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DL Open Thread: Saturday, October 10, 2026

By El Somnambulo October 10, 2026No Comments

Trump And Putin Continue Mutual Protection Pact. We're talkin' diesel fuel this time: President Donald Trump said he has struck a deal to obtain diesel from Russia, a stunning reversal…

DL Open Thread: Friday, October 9, 2026

By El Somnambulo October 9, 20263 Comments

Did Delaware's Department Of Elections Tell Dark Money PAC's How To Avoid Detection In Delaware? According to one of our barrister commenters, yes. From our tipline: Just for the record,…

I Have Retracted The Story About Speaker Minor-Brown

By El Somnambulo October 8, 2026

While it may reappear, I have determined that I failed to follow the requisite standards when it came to reporting the story. For now, my deepest apologies to the Speaker…

R. I. P. Patti Blevins

By El Somnambulo October 8, 2026No Comments

She was a very good President Pro Tempore. Karen Peterson, who served with Patti in the Senate, said it better than I ever could: She was a champion of all…

DL Open Thread: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

By El Somnambulo October 7, 20269 Comments

OK, raise your hands. Were you at Joe Connor's 75th Birthday Bash at Kelly's Logan House last night? It was inspiring. First, of course, for Joe's dual missions of helping the homeless…

DL Open Thread: Tuesday, October 6, 2026

By El Somnambulo October 6, 20263 Comments

I Believe Him. Don't You?: Donald Trump has said he will stop using taxpayer funds for television advertisements glorifying himself, which sparked a major backlash, and instead tap his super…

The 30-Day General Election Finance Reports

By El Somnambulo October 5, 20261 Comment

Yes, there's news right off the bat. So much so that I think I may keep this first item at the top when I go through the rest of the…

Ain’t No Way On G-d’s Green Earth That Mike Smith Should Serve In The General Assembly Come January

By El Somnambulo October 5, 202611 Comments

Remember Wayne Smith? I do. He whipped my butt when I ran against him back in 2004. Smith was the House Majority Leader at the time. Smith won reelection in 2006 and,…

DL Open Thread: Monday, October 5, 2026

By El Somnambulo October 5, 2026No Comments

Rearranging The Deck Chairs On The Titanic? Yes, we're talking about the latest Delaware school accountability program: The Delaware Department of Education’s plan to improve low-performing schools is drawing scrutiny…

DL Open Thread Sunday Magazine: October 4, 2026

By El Somnambulo October 4, 20268 Comments

Don't need a theme to lead off with a 'new' Stevie Wonder song that has been sitting in the vault for 50 years: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Mxfk7YAPvk There's clickbait and there's good clickbait. …

DL Open Thread: Saturday, October 3, 2026

By El Somnambulo October 3, 20266 Comments

Legislators 'Shocked, Shocked' Over Vetoes By Governor. One, in particular, deserved to be vetoed: The legislation, sponsored by Rich Collins, R-Millsboro, would have allowed the General Assembly to void a…

DL Open Thread: Friday, October 2, 2026

By El Somnambulo October 2, 20266 Comments

Gov. Meyer Vetoes Four Bills. Deb Heffernan cries crocodile tears over one of them: Governor Matt Meyer has vetoed a bill that was passed unanimously in the General Assembly regarding…

DL Open Thread: Thursday, October 1, 2026

By El Somnambulo October 1, 202610 Comments

Rep. Mike Smith Plans To Brazen It Out. Says he won't seek reelection--in 2028: State Rep. Mike Smith (R-Pike Creek), who was announced Wednesday morning as the next president of…