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DL Open Thread: Thursday, July 28, 2022
A Legit Climate Deal??!! Of course, once again we’re at the whims of Joe Manchin: The agreement, which Senate Democrats hope to pass as early as next week, shocked even some who had been involved in the sputtering negotiations over climate legislation during the past year. The announcement of a deal, after many activists had […]
My Early Random Thoughts On Delaware’s Primaries
Turnout’s gonna be real low. Only one statewide race as the R AG race no longer is a race. RWNJ Julianne Murray has the field all to herself. Guess the other guy never bothered to file. State Auditor (D): I’m setting Lydia York‘s over/under vs. KMG at 63%. Democrats of the non-Pete variety are motivated […]
Senate Special Session: Tuesday, July 25, 2022
This Special Session has been called by the President Pro-Tempore to initiate action to remove State Auditor Kathleen McGuiness from office. Here is the Resolution the Senate will likely vote on today. Please note that concurrent action will be required by the House. Session begins at 3:10 pm. BHL is presiding. Senator Sokola presents the […]
DL Open Thread: Sunday, July 24, 2022
Cali Borrows Texas Abortion Tactics To Go After Gun Manufacturers: “I am outraged by yesterday’s US Supreme Court decision allowing Texas’s ban on most abortion services to remain in place, and largely endorsing Texas’s scheme to insulate its law from the fundamental protections of Roe v. Wade,” Newsom said in a statement. “But if states […]
DL Open Thread: Saturday, July 23, 2022
Vince McMahon Steps Down From WWE. According to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer, he had to step down, likely because there was a lot more dirt about to come out. A classic Wall Street announcement: Friday at 4:05 pm, right after the markets closed. He had total control of the creative content, which had totally […]
DL Open Thread: Friday, July 22, 2022
What We Learned From Last Night’s Hearing–For Those Who Didn’t Watch. Bottom Line (except for his indictment): In any case, the series of Trump advisers and allies expressing disgust at his actions should convince all but the most delusional cultists that Trump should never be trusted with power again. As Pottinger said, Trump gave America’s […]
DL Open Thread: Thursday, July 21, 2022
Trump Hands Maryland Governor’s Office To D’s. His candidate defeated the ‘establishment’ candidate backed by outgoing Governor Larry Hogan: The chief antagonist of Mr. Cox’s campaign was less any future Democratic opponent or even Ms. Schulz than it was Mr. Hogan, who won two terms as governor of an overwhelmingly Democratic state by focusing on […]
Calling All Spies, Calling All Spies…
…I need help (stated Captain Obvious). I can’t be everywhere at once, nor would I want to be in some of the locations I’m asking about today. Yes, I’m talking mostly Kent and Suxco. I have questions about many of the primary races there, and I need you to do my work for me. Be […]
Thursday, July 21, 2022: Prepare To Be Inspired!
“Meet the Candidates” Event Meet-and-Greet Time Thursday, July 21 6 – 8pm EDT Location Wilmington Grotto’s 1819 Pennsylvania Ave Wilmington, DE 19806 About this event Join the Delaware Working Families Party on Thursday, July 21st at 6pm at the Wilmington Grotto’s (1819 Pennsylvania Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806) to engage with people-centered candidates from […]
DL Open Thread: Sunday, July 17, 2022
Was kinda fried after canvassing for Becca Cotto yesterday. But not too fried to enjoy a sumptuous set from Cosmic Guilt at the Shady Grove Music Fest. The harmonies were gorgeous. I can see/hear why WXPN is playing them: A Wilmington band, that shall remain nameless in order to protect their career, gave a shout […]
DL Open Thread: Saturday, July 16, 2022
House Does Less Than Nothing. Fools Press. Kids: Here’s what the press is too dense to report–House leadership doesn’t WANT to remove McGuiness. THEY know that the Governor is correct in his position. THEY know that starting impeachment proceedings in the House is the constitutionally-designated way to do this. Instead, they send a letter to […]
Delaware Political Weekly: July 8-14, 2022
1. Withdrawal Deadline Today If You Want Your Filing Fee Back. 4:30 p.m., to be precise. And… 2. We Already Have A Taker. Richard Harpster, who had filed as the R challenger to D State Rep. Sean Lynn (RD 31), dropped out on Wednesday. While the R’s could still file someone to take his place, […]
DL Open Thread: Friday, July 14, 2022
“Here he comes, That’s Kathy’s Klown.” Hmmm, just might make this my daily Open Thread musical grace note until/unless the Kowardly Kop at least komments about Kathy. Already got a great one picked out for tomorrow. Gary Trudeau might well have been writing about Speaker Pete when he alluded to a certain President as having […]
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