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Song Of The Day: Jan. 14, 2018

By El Somnambulo January 14, 20184 Comments

We all know that, at their height, the Temptations featured two great lead singers--Eddie Kendricks and David Ruffin. However, on this Smokey Robinson composition/production from 1963, Paul Williams does the…

Song Of The Day: Jan. 13, 2018

By El Somnambulo January 13, 2018

While Van McCoy is perhaps best (or worst) remembered for 'The Hustle', he was a prolific producer and songwriter during the sweet soul era. Agent Double O Soul is particularly…

Delaware Political Weekly: Jan. 5-11, 2018

By El Somnambulo January 12, 201810 Comments

1. Well, That's Quite The AG Race We Have Now. While I'm sure that there were insiders who might have known about this, I don't know of anybody who was…

Song Of The Day: Jan. 12, 2018

By El Somnambulo January 12, 2018

Agent Double O Soul: "The Five Stairsteps aren't everyone's cup of meat, but I love their harmonies, especially the way they stagger the backup vocals during the verse on this…

Patrice Gilliam-Johnson: Did She Jump Or Was She Pushed?

By El Somnambulo January 11, 201817 Comments

The incumbent Secretary of Labor, who has been acting Secretary Of Labor under John Carney largely b/c one state senator has held up her nomination, has taken a new gig…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., Jan. 11, 2018

By El Somnambulo January 11, 20184 Comments

You may have seen that President Pro-Tempore Dave McBride has provided a room in Legislative Hall for lobbyists. I generally support the move, although I doubt that it will have…

Song Of The Day: Jan. 11, 2018

By El Somnambulo January 11, 2018

You've heard of the Friends Of Distinction, but likely haven't properly appreciated them. They're responsible for gems such as 'Going In Circles' and 'Love Or Let Me Be Lonely'. This…

BREAKING: Bane Nails It! LaKresha Roberts Running For AG

By El Somnambulo January 10, 201876 Comments

Yes, SW broke the news below. But Bane had it before anybody. Here's the article that Sussex Watcher provided: http://delawarepublic.org/post/lakresha-roberts-seeks-ag-job-years-election Here is her bio: http://www.leadershipdelaware.org/index.cfm?ref=70200&ref3=173&print=%27Y%27&ref4=3 Color me impressed and intrigued.

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., Jan. 10, 2018

By El Somnambulo January 10, 20184 Comments

Here is yesterday's quote unquote Activity Report. Let's see...Ruth Briggs King carrying the Koch Brothers' water on prevailing wage? Check. Pushing the cannabis report back until the end of February?…

Song Of The Day: Jan. 10, 2018

By El Somnambulo January 10, 2018

Kenny Gamble before he became 'Gamble-Huff'. Agent Double O Soul likes the 'spare arrangement' and 'atmospheric production'. Also likes how the bass player keeps things moving along:

Breaking: Resolution Calling For KHN Resignation Passes NCC Council

By El Somnambulo January 9, 20187 Comments

By a vote of 10-3, according to the WDEL story. Three no votes were KHN, Bill Powers and Dave Tackett. Karen Hartley-Nagle said prior to the vote that she would…

BREAKING: Sussex County Council Defeats Right-To-Work Ordinance

By El Somnambulo January 9, 20185 Comments

Looks like the Koch Brothers will need to up the ante: http://www.wdel.com/news/sussex-county-council-votes-against-right-to-work-ordinance/article_e687391a-f564-11e7-9c7f-4b076b3677f5.html 4-1 with only Arlett voting yes. But the no votes were largely driven by a legal opinion, not…

Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, January 9, 2018

By El Somnambulo January 9, 201826 Comments

I'll save the 'unfinished business' threads for others. Here. Here. And...oh, never mind, the News Journal didn't bother. Neither the House nor the Senate has an agenda today. Which gives…