‘Law-Abiding’ Rep. John Atkins Reverts to Form

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Pulled over for speeding, then lying about the consequences. Someone should ask Pete Schwartzkopf whether enabling this chronic miscreant is worth it. Wait a minute, I'm asking that question. But first, the latest antics from Sussex County's 'Bad Boy'. The News-Journal's (buy it to read the story) Maureen Milford reports that, after being stopped for speeding on his way to Dover, and being let off with a warning....

Delaware Political Weekly-Feb. 25-March 2, 2012

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The Democrats have a candidate, and one who appears to be quite credible at that, in the newly-relocated 11th Representative District. The four Republican candidates for President met last week's filing deadline. The primary is on Saturday, April 24. New Castle County Executive Paul Clark has two primary opponents, which he likes. And once again, we have the Return of the Rasslin' Barrister: Ron Poliquin.

Delaware Political Weekly: February 18-24, 2012

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Chris lost in his first run two years ago, but the district has added some areas that voted heavily for Mike Katz. Counihan has been a strong supporter of Mitch Crane and a strong advocate for marriage equality. As many of you know, Cathy Cloutier has twice ducked chances to make a big difference on behalf of equal rights for all Delawareans. It is time she was held accountable. Here is the smoking gun. Remember that, Brandywine Hundred equal rights supporters, the next time that Cloutier bats her eyes and tries to convince you that she’s reallyreally on your side. When the chips were down, she was nowhere to be found. Not once, but twice. And don’t get complacent, Dori Connor. We’re coming after you as well. Lip service just doesn’t cut it any more.

Delaware Political Weekly-Feb. 11-17, 2012

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Richard D. Krett. President of AFSCME Local 3109; the Assistant Chief with the Emergency Medical Services Division of County Department of Public Safety; and former President of the Good-Will Fire Company in the New Castle area. Krett frequently serves as a spokesperson for the county paramedics, and is quoted in the paper, usually following some accident or incident. There, of course, is a history of animus between Clark and many county employees over proposed cuts, hiring freezes, and the like. On the face of it, Krett seems like a credible challenger. Seeing as how I, and no doubt thousands of others, have no intention of voting for Clark in a primary, Krett at least has the opportunity to convince voters that he is a viable alternative. Hmmm, now that I think about, I’m pretty sure I met Mr. Krett while working on issues surrounding a proposed baseball complex near Shipley Road. Krett was essential in providing assistance on the issue of ambulance/fire ingress/egress to the complex. I recall him as being professional, prompt and helpful. Hey, we just might have something here…

Delaware Political Weekly: February 4-10, 2012

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Missed this one last week, but someone named Ben Mobley, who is running for Insurance Commissioner on the R side, failed to file his campaign finance report. Celia Cohen, who still covers Rethug politics, at least New Castle County-style, has what passes for the story here. BTW, Mobley is an 'investment advisor' at Morgan Stanley. Don't they have to know some legal thingies? Maybe it's other legal thingies... Doesn't matter. He will not be our next IC. But, if you can stomach it, here is Ben Mobley with an ever-smarmier Charlie 'Bouvier de Flandres' Copeland channeling his inner Mitt Romney. FWIW, I like Mobley a lot better in this clip than Copeland. Just look at the studied casualness of Copeland's attire.

Music I Like: Part of a Continuing Series

Allow me to (self-)indulge you with my first new roundup of 2012. I missed this last year, would've easily been in my Top 10, especially appropriate after today's 'settlement': Ry Cooder: 'No Banker Left Behind.' Other videos: Michael Kiwanuka: 'I'm Getting Ready,' Chuck Prophet: 'White Night, Big City,' Carolina Chocolate Drops: 'Memphis Shakedown,' Eilen Jewell & the Sacred Shakers: '12 Gates to the City,' and Reverend Gary Davis: 'Death Don't Have No Mercy'

Tom Wagner: First the Coverup. Now the Whitewash.

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State Auditor Tom Wagner's successful coverup of possible, OK, likely, criminal behavior, on the part of former House Majority Leader Dick Cathcart is almost complete. But only if you let him and Cathcart get away with it. Just in time for Super Bowl weekend, Wagner 'dumped' the long-awaited report that told us what we already knew. It actually told us less than we already knew, and the name missing from the report is 'Cathcart'. But, I'm getting ahead of myself. Let's start from the beginning.

Delaware Political Weekly: Jan. 28-Feb. 3, 2012

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Two new positions are open, but the names are old and...shopworn. With City Councilman Charles Potter running for Dennis P. Williams' RD 1 seat, guess who has reemerged to seek Potter's seat? I'll give you a hint. He was once suspended from practicing law in the State of Delaware for 18 months. That's right. Sam Guy. He's ba-a-a-ck.

Delaware Political Weekly: January 21-27, 2012

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Anyone expecting Sen. Mike Katz (4th) to go gently into that good night against Greg Lavelle are bound to be disappointed. Katz already has almost $200 K in the bank, much of it from Delaware's medical community, with $73K in the form of a personal loan. Lavelle has $82K, $25K of which is in the form of a personal loan. This is one race where finances will not do the Democrat in. Meanwhile, neither Dave Sokola nor Liane Sorenson are rolling in dough. Time to toss some $$'s Sokola's way.