Posts by El Somnambulo

"I got a headful of ideas, that are drivin' me insane."  Bob Dylan. Couldn't sleep last night. Had a headful of ideas.  Got up. Wrote a piece.  Which may, or…

Last Night's Biggest Loser: The Delaware State Senate Democratic Caucus.  Since the 2020 election, the caucus has been the most effective instrument for progressive change I've ever seen in Delaware. …

Matt Meyer Was Right.  And, yes, insiders are putting their thumbs on the scale when it comes to the Special Elections: Frustrations over political jockeying and an alleged lack of…

Now that Dr. Brian Haimes has dropped out of the race for the SD 5 nomination and has endorsed fellow ChristianaCareCorporocrat Ray Seigfried, the choice for the electors tomorrow night…

Did Acadia Healthcare Get Any Of BHL's Opioid Slush Funds?  I'm askin', because: The for-profit chain of 165 methadone clinics — the country’s largest — has generated more than $1.3…

If There Ever Was A Populist Issue To Unite Americans, This Is It: The fatal shooting on Wednesday of a top UnitedHealthcare executive, Brian Thompson, on a Manhattan sidewalk has…

Josh Marshall--For The Win.  It's a Members-Only article, but we're allowed to share.  Here's one example why you should 'join' for an absurdly-low amount: Before getting to my main point,…

Trump Nominee Deems Himself Unqualified,  Withdraws From Consideration.  Perhaps Trump's only nominee capable of self-reflection: Sheriff Chad Chronister, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration, withdrew…

Lotsa Delaware stuff to cover today. Judge To Elon: "No $56 Billion For You. Again.": A Delaware judge rejected a bid to restore Elon Musk’s record-setting $56 billion pay package,…