Delaware Political Weekly: Jan. 1-7, 2016

Delaware Political Weekly: Jan. 1-7, 2016

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Hey, it's an ELECTION YEAR! Try to contain your enthusiasm. At least we've got some new news to share. But first, let's see where we stand regarding already-filed candidates. Karen Hartley-Nagle Primaries Chris Bullock for NCC President. While Bullock hasn't filed, we know he's running. How do we know? Because we (or, to be accurate, I) have received content-free e-mails from Bullock in his capacity as NCC Prez throughout 2015. Touchy-feely crap. I think his campaign is paying for them, but I'm not sure.  Perennial candidate Hartley-Nagle could pose a challenge, especially if she is part of an unofficial anti-Gordon ticket.
2015: The Good. The Bad. The Ridiculous.

2015: The Good. The Bad. The Ridiculous.

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Because this list is generally a critical review of the year's events, I've decided not to place Beau Biden's death or Joe's flirtation with running for President on the lists.  Who is to say how one should react under such circumstances? And how does one rank a death? Answer to both questions: I don't know. So, I won't do it. We start as always, with the list with the fewest nominees: The Good.  Because, let's face it, on balance, this was not a good year for Delaware.  Much closer to an annus horribilis, or whatever Queen Elizabeth calls it. Wherever possible, I've linked to an article that provides context.

Colin Bonini: Tax Cheat

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Let's see. He takes taxpayers' money for Sunset Committee meetings he doesn't attend.  He has never voted for a state budget. He lied about having a Master's Degree he never came close to completing. It turns out he didn't pay his taxes either.  Had three separate  federal tax liens filed against him. Over $28K owed (Other documents available upon request).  At what point does this reach a critical mass of fraudulence? You know, with a record like that, there's only one elective body where he'd feel right at home: Wilmington City Council.
‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes of 2015: #’s 50-41

‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes of 2015: #’s 50-41

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I can't tell you how many hours go into preparing this list.  I can only say that we are talking geometric progressions of time as opposed to, say, what I spend on the MVP Awards.  My wife and daughters served as sounding boards in finalizing the list. My hope is to turn you on to music you perhaps haven't heard on your own. Consider it my holiday gift to you--whether you wanted it or not.
The 2015 MVP (Most Valuable to the Progressive Cause in Delaware) Awards

The 2015 MVP (Most Valuable to the Progressive Cause in Delaware) Awards

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How many times have I asked the question, "Won't somebody, anybody, challenge this egregious wrong?"  Lots of times.  Whether it's the illegal actions of the corrupt Minner team or the illegality of Tony DeLuca serving as both a legislator and as an administrator of a public agency, the answer has always been, no, nobody will challenge this egregious wrong.  The budget that was forced through the General Assembly this year was an egregious wrong.  Specifically, the (I believe) illegal application of settlement funds to help balance the operating budget. This misuse of funds violated the specific purposes for which the funds could be used.  While the AG strongly criticized the misuse of the funds, he either chose not to challenge, or was not in a position to challenge, the General Assembly's cavalier actions.  But someone else did. And that someone else is our Most Value Progressive of the Year.
Final Call for 2015 MVP Candidates!

Final Call for 2015 MVP Candidates!

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The Annual MVP (Most Valuable to the Progressive Cause in Delaware) Awards will be announced next week. Most likely Tuesday, to be simultaneously released here at DL and live on the Al Mascitti Show. I know it wasn't the best year for progressives in Delaware, but many rose up to fight the good fight. Nominate someone and cite what they did, and I will seriously consider them for the list.  Many who previously received recognition were nominated by our readers.  At least two winners came directly from our readers.  The responses have been kinda slow this year, but you have until this Friday to post your candidates. C'mon folks, help me out here.