Abramoff: The Gift That Keeps on Giving [Updated]
Yesterday, the FBI raided the offices of the wife of John Doolittle (R-CA). This raid is part of the ongoing and growing Abramoff lobbying scandal. It appears that her firm…
Why Did Rove Have Research in Motion Shut Down Last Night?
If you are a user of a crackberry, you were non-plussed this morning. Last night Research in Motion (the blackberry people) had a serious meltdown of their systems. I wonder…
Beginning of the End of Delaware’s Corporate Hegemony?
The Economist has an article about how North Dakota is trying to woo corporations away from Delaware with their new shareholder-friendly incorporation laws. There are some interesting stats in the…
Work For Romney, Shack up with Other Staffers
The NYT has a great little article about the spending patterns of the top candidates (and McCain) and what it tells us about them. My favorite is about how Romney's…
LNG Plant Dealt Another Blow
The whiners across the river lost another round of "Whose River is it Anyway?" The Supreme Special Master issues a ruling today that reaffirmed the ownership of the Delaware River…
Sports Betting Takes Next Step
Kudos to Drew Volturo at DSN for continuing to cover the inevitable progression of Delawares Gambling problem into sports betting. The revenue projections, job projections, and additional tax revenue are…
Around the Horn Friday: Special Election Edition I
If you live in the 7th Representative District, get out and vote tomorrow, and vote for Bryon Short. Good luck Bryon! We start things off right with Tommywonk (a nutritious…
Imus is Done
Don Imus was cut loose from CBS today in the culmination of his week-long battle with his critics. Now I may be alone in this, but don't think this was…
Bryon Short: The DelawareLiberal Interview
Bryon Short is the Democratic candidate for the 7th District to replace Wayne Smith. The special election it this Saturday. Bryon and I have been exchanging emails for the past few weeks and I deeply appreciate that he took the time to respond to me and my inane questions and provide the answers to them. Please call any friends that you have in the 7th and tell them about Bryon. I think he will win this seat for us on Saturday.
LG: What made you decide to pursue elective office at this time?
Bryon Short: When my wife opened the news paper and from our first floor to me on the second floor that Wayne was resigning his seat I came running right down stairs. I knew this was our best opportunity to gain the seat. I have always thought of running for elected office and was prepared for the right opportunity. Fortunately, my business and family life are conducive to holding elected office. I did not know the candidate was ultimately going to be me and was fully prepared to support whoever the party chose. I did know that I could dedicate all my energies to this effort from the candidate selection through election day. Not only have I put all my energy into this race, but my wife has been doing the same, the Democratic campaign staff have worked everyday since the selection and countless other friends and volunteers have done the same.
LG: What qualifications do you possess that you think will help you carry out your duties as a State Representative?
Self-evaluating Prejudice
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Around the Horn Friday: Hoppin’ Down the the Bunny Trail Edition
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Cheney Grandson to be Raised by Lesbian Couple
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Why Mormonism May be a Problem for Romney
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