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Candidates for MVP (Most Valuable to the Progressive Cause) Now Being Accepted*
*But, act fast! Like today! I’m compiling my annual (2nd year in a row!) list. Now, here are my 2010 standards: Public officials and/or candidates and/or others with a Delaware connection who did the most to advance the progressive cause in 2010. They don’t need to be progressives if they advanced the progressive cause. You […]
Final Shameless Self-Promotion Post
My alter-alter ego, Symphony Steve, produces his final concert for the Arden Concert Gild, this Saturday night, Dec. 4, at 8 p.m. at the Arden Gild Hall. To celebrate both this and my wife’s birthday milestone, we’re turning it into an audience appreciation night for those fortunate enough to attend. Real prizes and surprises, plus […]
How Erik Schramm Elected Tim Sheldon NCC Council President
No, he didn’t do anything underhanded, far from it. In fact, by doing the exact opposite, by making this hurried process as democratic as possible, the New Castle County Democratic chair ensured Sheldon’s election. Here’s how. Despite the few disaffected D’s who envision everything (with at least some merit) as one big conspiracy, Schramm, Daniello, […]
‘Bulo On Al’s Show This A. M., Wed., Nov. 10
We’ll be talkin’ us some Election Wrap-Up, some Christine reverse coattails, some Paul Clark, some Nancy Cook, some Colin Bonini, and whatever you call in and want to talk to us about. WDEL-1150. Al’s show airs from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Think I’ll be on in the 10 o’clock hour. So, listen and call. […]
Richard Julian At Arden Gild Hall Saturday. Join El Somnambulo!
He’s a great singer-songwriter (Richard, not me, although…), has written for Norah Jones among others, and has fans like Randy Newman and Bonnie Raitt. As smart, clever, and sophisticated as they come. Has my highest recommendation. Check him out: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndd6K9Yqxvc[/youtube] “Photograph” [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVrqkxXBDtU&feature=related[/youtube] “Cheap Guitar” [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPVpFj51YAo&feature=related[/youtube] “Slow New York” Catch him with his band in his […]
‘Bulo’s Picks: The Good…And the Veryvery Bad
All in all, a very good night for my crystal ball. Only three incorrect calls. However, of the three, two were embarrassingly off the mark. Let’s try to figure out why: State Senate 5: I had Chris Counihan edging Cathy Cloutier, and Cathy breezed to reelection. Why? I think that she projects empathy and sincerity, […]
‘Bulo On Al’s Show-Mon., Nov. 1 **LIVEBLOG**
I’ll be on the Al Mascitti Show this morning talkin’ election predictions. I’ll be on in the 10 am hour, but the entire show is bound to be fascinating the day before the election, so tune in at 9. The discussion starts now. Add any comments about the show or how ‘Bulo’s doing below.
The Mysterious Case of Colin Bonini’s Vanishing M. P. A.
Colin Bonini used to have an M. P. A. from the University of Delaware. So said his official profile at the Delaware General Assembly website. In fact, he used to have that M. P. A. until Monday of this week. It was an M. P. A. that he claimed to have received in 2005. The […]
Why Jim Westhoff Deserves Election
Here’s a dirty little not-so-secret secret about most legislative candidates: Regardless of whether they’re D’s or R’s, most mouth platitudes and talking points instead of saying specifically what they really want to DO once elected. I’m not talking the boilerplate ‘Stop Raising Taxes’ or ‘Protect Working Families’ stuff that resonates with a party’s base constituencies, […]
El Somnambulo On Al’s Show This (Tuesday) Morning **LIVEBLOG**
Will be talking about Colin Bonini, the no-show part-time legislator who wants to be a full-time State Treasurer. Or, at least, paid like one. WDEL 1150-AM at 9 a.m. **UPDATE** ‘Bulo is on the air now. I can’t listen at work but others record what you’re hearing below.
El Somnambulo Predicts ‘Em All For You*
*Well, almost all. I have no clue about most down-ballot county-wide races in Kent or Sussex, so I’ll stay away. Still, there should be more than enough controversy to allow you to chew on my not-insubstantial hide and spit it out. U. S. Senate: Coons 62-38. Maybe big enough for a coattail effect. Don’t worry, […]
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