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Memo to Michele Rollins: Bring It On!

By El Somnambulo March 10, 2010

Rethugs are virtually wetting themselves (except for the octogenarian Vicmead Hunt denizens, who really ARE wetting themselves) over the possible entrance of Michele Rollins into Delaware's US House race. Michele…

BREAKING: Astra Zeneca to Cut 1/3 of Delaware R & D Force

By El Somnambulo March 2, 2010

Ya see, these obscene tax breaks and other incentives come with no guarantee. Say buh-bye to 550 top-paying jobs. No doubt, what WON'T be cut is Astra Zeneca's steady stream…

Breaking: Sen. Evan Bayh to Retire

By El Somnambulo February 15, 2010

Here's the Washington Post report. Bayh was a DINO who never took a bold position on anything, unlike his father, Birch Bayh, who was an early opponent of the Vietnam…

‘Winter In America’

By El Somnambulo February 10, 2010

Only one song resonates with me on days like this, and it's been haunting me for 35 years: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcHOq8i5Pyk&feature=related[/youtube] Gil Scott-Heron: "Winter in America"

What, Exactly, Is Going On In Felton?

By El Somnambulo February 10, 2010

SOMEthing is, and it stinks of the Delaware Way. You may have missed it, but Gov. Markell vetoed a Felton charter change yesterday. I'm not sure I can even recall…

Legislative Post-Game Wrap-Up: Session of Jan. 28, 2010

By El Somnambulo January 29, 2010

As expected, it was a busy day in Dover. The entire Session Activity record here. In the Senate, as reported yesterday, HB 310, which legalizes table games in Delaware was passed…

Coons Campaign Commercial #1

By El Somnambulo January 29, 2010

CAMPAIGN COMMERCIAL # 1: A series of photos of Mike Castle with those giant faux Federal checks. (Wacky Warner Brothers-style cartoon music in background). COPY: (Light-hearted voice redolent of faint…

Markell Signs Table Gaming Bill Into Law

By El Somnambulo January 28, 2010

As expected, HB 310 was fast-tracked through the General Assembly this week, and has already been signed into law by the Governor. Ginger Gibson has the story here. Gibson reports…

Legislative Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., Jan. 28, 2010

By El Somnambulo January 28, 2010

Last Pre-Game Show for 6 weeks, as the General Assembly recesses for budget hearings. That means that today will be busy, with certain bills being fast-tracked for final passage before…

Legislative Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Wed., Jan. 27, 2010

By El Somnambulo January 27, 2010

POST-GAME WRAPUP: Lotsa brand new bills and brand new committee assignments for them. I'll discuss the ones I find interesting (and/or worrisome) in my Pre-Game Show report below. As noted…

Legislative Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Tues., Jan. 26, 2010

By El Somnambulo January 26, 2010

Last week that the General Assembly meets until breaking for about a 6-week recess to enable the Joint Finance Committee to conduct budget hearings. POST-GAME WRAP-UP A few bills previously…

Lie Of the Year?

By El Somnambulo January 25, 2010

We have our first nominee, and it'll be hard to beat. Ginger Gibson, in today's News-Journal, reported on how Delaware Park maxed out on political contributions to well over half…

How Biden Decision Screws Dems Statewide

By El Somnambulo January 25, 2010

"I've always depended on the kindness of strangers."-Blanche DuBois from Tennessee Williams' "A Streetcar Named Desire". So have down-ballot candidates in every election. The top of the ticket drives out…