Staton Off and Running

Not only is Andy Staton the only announced Democrat running for the new state senate district down here in Sussex (and I'm in the new district), he's also the only announced candidate to have filed a campaign finance report.

Campaign Finance Reports – KWS Edition

End of year campaign finance reports were due by January 20, 2012, and of course, KWS filed hers late. It makes for some interesting reading. It seems that a number of individuals and law firms with an interest in the captive insurance industry like KWS enough to give her money. Now mind you, captive insurance does nothing for the consumer. It isn't to benefit Delaware consumers; captive insurance is insurance for corporations. It isn't to benefit our state, and, despite her claims to the contrary, the captive bureau does not fill the state's coffers. So why does KWS push the captive bureau so hard? Because it makes her donors (lawyers and law firms who work in captive insurance) more money. And in turn, they kick-back money to her campaign.

Soylent Green is People

My guess is that it was a slow day in the Oklahoma State Senate. Why else would this rethuglican legislator introduce this bill? An Oklahoma Republican is pushing a bill…

Newt – Answer the Friggin Question

In typical teabag-rethuglican manner, Newt Gingrich, who is closing in on a win in tomorrow's primary in South Carolina, attacked CNN newsman and debate anchor John King for asking a legitimate question about his ex-wife's interview with ABC News.

Happy Birthday, Dr. King

Yesterday would have been Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King's 82 birthday. He had a dream......... [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smEqnnklfYs&feature=fvsr[/youtube]

Tom Corbett Hates Poor People

Why is it that rethuglican elected officials hate poor people? It seems as though Tom Corbett, who usually scurries away from television cameras like a cockroach when the lights come…

Scott Who?

You all remember Scott Spencer, the guy who claimed he was running for Congress in 2010, but after all his bluster and hubbub about rockets and trains, didn't even file for the Democratic primary? Apparently he's now running for Mayor of Wilmington. While he passed himself off as a progressive, his true colors came out during numerous appearances on the Fatman's show down here in Sussex, where he espoused his anti-abortion rights and anti-labor stands.

Parish Does the Right Thing

We've all smacked around Sussex County Clerk of the Peace George Parish for his vehement opposition to both civil unions and marriage equality. But yesterday he did the correct thing…