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Delaware Department Of Elections ‘Ain’t Worth A Bucket Of Warm Spit’
When it comes to investigations, they opt out. They’ve now said so. From a must-read piece by Amanda Fries (h-t to Joe Connor, who apparently doesn’t sleep): Delaware elections officials have the authority to investigate campaign finance violations, but that oversight has never been used. The state Department of Elections said that it has “no […]
DL Open Thread: November 26, 2023
Trump Commuted The Sentences Of Only The Best People. This one raises all sorts of questions: Jonathan Braun of New York had served just two and a half years of a decade-long sentence for running a massive marijuana ring, when Mr. Trump, at 12:51 a.m. on his last day in office, announced he would be […]
DL Open Thread: Saturday, November 25, 2023
Pretty Much EVERYBODY Hates Medicare Advantage. Meaning, John Carney should read this article: More than 30 million older Americans are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans, wooed by lower premiums and more benefits than traditional Medicare offers. But a bipartisan group of lawmakers is increasingly concerned that insurance companies are preying on seniors, and, in some […]
DL Open Thread: Friday, November 24, 2023
Cease Fire Holds–For Now: A four-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas appeared to be taking effect on Friday, signaling the start of what could be the longest pause in fighting in the seven-week war and paving the way for an exchange of some Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners. By the afternoon, there had been no […]
Delaware Political Weekly: Nov. 17-23, 2023
1. Jane Hovington To Carry D Banner In RD 37 Special Election. Despite Betsy Maron’s breathless prose, Hovington is a sacrificial lamb. Presumably offered up b/c nobody else stepped forward. A sample of the breathless prose: I am so proud to announce that Jane Hovington has stepped up as the Democratic nominee for the upcoming […]
DL Open Thread: Thursday, November 23, 2023
Israel: ‘At Least Two More Days Of Wanton Destruction Before Cease-Fire’. Because 5000 dead children just aren’t enough: The Israel Defense Forces said ground troops had “continued striking” in Gaza, with airstrikes on more than 300 targets over the past day. Israel’s National Security Council director said in a statement overnight that the release of […]
I Get A Letter From ‘Doctor’ Bethany Hall Long
Well, actually, my wife did. But it was addressed to me. ‘Doctor’ Bethany Hall Long wants to make sure I’ve, uh, had my shots: Hi Stephen, I may be running for Governor, but I’m proud to say I’ve been a nurse for my entire career. Over the years I’ve seen people and families in some […]
DL Open Thread: Sunday, November 19, 2023
You Got To Fight–For Your Right–For Junk Fees. Lobbyists battle Biden Administration against regulating junk fees: Frustrated with airlines that charge passengers steep fees to check bags and change flights, President Biden last fall embarked on a campaign to crack down on the practice — and force companies to show the full price of travel […]
DL Open Thread: Saturday, November 18, 2023
Musk Promises ‘Thermonuclear Lawsuit’ Against Media Matters. For, you know, reporting the truth: Elon Musk said on Saturday that he will file a “thermonuclear lawsuit” against non-profit watchdog Media Matters and others, as companies including Disney, Apple and IBM reportedly have paused advertising on X amid an antisemitism storm around the social media platform. Media […]
DL Open Thread: Friday, November 17, 2023
Cris Barrish Is On The Case!: Finally, a great reporter lays bare the utterly pathetic state of BHL’s gubernatorial campaign. There is so much astounding detail in this story that it must be read in its entirety. A few choice excerpts: Specifically, the sources said Hall-Long stalled for months before providing officials with the campaign […]
Delaware Political Weekly: November 10-16, 2023
1. Special Election In RD 37. State Representative Ruth Briggs King has resigned her House seat effective immediately as she has just moved out of her district. By current Rethug standards, King was pretty reasonable. Definitely not a bomb-thrower. BTW, the only female member of the House GOP Caucus. She had previously given everyone a heads-up […]
George Santos And Bethany Hall Long: Separated At Birth?
Does this sound familiar?: …investigators found evidence that _____ used campaign funds for personal purposes, defrauded donors and filed false or incomplete campaign finance and financial disclosure reports… Let’s fill in the blank: George Santos. Immediately following the release of the House Ethics Committee report this morning, Santos announced he would not seek reelection in […]
DL Open Thread: Thursday, November 16, 2023
Do We Really Need The Governor’s Wife In The Senate? New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy thinks so. Me? Uh, no: Politically, Tammy Murphy has been one of the New Jersey Democratic Party’s top fundraisers, helping her develop relationships with party bosses who hold sway over county party endorsements. Those endorsements could award Murphy “the line” […]
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