Candidate Fair Tonight – Delaware Americans for Democratic Action (DADA)

Candidate Fair Tonight – Delaware Americans for Democratic Action (DADA)

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Want to get involved in a political campaign for economic, social, and racial justice? Were you supporting one of the Presidential Candidates in Delaware and want to continue that push for progressive social change? Then come to this Political Candidate Fair for Economic, Social, and Racial Justice where we’ll have campaign teams from those running for Congress, Lt. Gov., and Mayor of the City of Wilmington. Co-sponsored by the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League Young Professionals and Delaware Americans for Democratic Action. If you’ve never been part of a political campaign, but have been curious to what it’s like then this is your chance! When: Tonight! May 23, 2016 Where: Woodlawn Library (2020 West 9th St., Wilm, DE 19805) Time: 5:00 - 6:30pm
Policy Discussion: College Tuition

Policy Discussion: College Tuition

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I'm starting with this one because I'm most familiar with both candidates platforms. There are pros and cons to both. Before we get into the actual policy, here are both candidates positions from their Issues page: Bernie Sanders Issues - College Tuition Hillary Clinton Issues - College Tuition FYI: I am sticking with the candidates' issue page, because these are their policies in their own words and not from a biased source or publication. Fair? First, I'll point out that both candidates only address tuition, not room and board which can cost close to the actual tuition. The schools we looked into, the cost for room and board ran from 18,000.00 - 28,000.00 a year. Yikes!
Some Things Can’t Be Unsaid

Some Things Can’t Be Unsaid

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And this is one of them:
“She has been saying lately that she thinks I am quote unquote unqualified to be president. Well let me just say in response to Secretary Clinton, I don’t believe that she is qualified if she is through her super PAC taking tens of million of dollars in special interest funds. I don’t think that you are qualified if you get $15 million from Wall Street through your super PAC. I don’t think you are qualified if you have voted for the disastrous war in Iraq. I don’t think you are qualified if you have supported virtually every disastrous trade agreement that has cost us millions of decent-paying jobs. I don’t think you are qualified if you supported the Panama Free Trade Agreement, something I very strongly opposed and which all of you know has allowed corporations and wealthy people all over the world to avoid paying their taxes to their countries."
I spent last night and this morning trying to find where Hillary Clinton said Bernie Sanders wasn't qualified to be President. I came up empty, but if anyone can show me where she actually said this... I'm really not sure what to say about Bernie's statement. I'm disappointed and concerned. There's no doubt Bernie had his first bad week on the campaign. It was also the first week he was actually treated like a serious candidate whose issues and words come under scrutiny. That's the way it works. Yeah, this outburst does have me questioning how he'd handle the general election. Sorry, but it does. I'm also worried. Is #FeeltheBern turning into #BernitDown?
Outing People Is NOT Okay

Outing People Is NOT Okay

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Kevin Ohlandt, of Exceptional Delaware, has crossed a line. He has outed an anonymous commenter - and one that doesn't post on his blog. Publius posts on Kilroy's. I disagree with Publius almost 100% of the time. His comments read like a high school burn book, but that is no excuse for what Kevin has done. There might not be many rules in blogging, but this one is carved in stone. I hesitate to link to the post because giving this sort of behavior more hits is wrong.  I have emailed Kevin asking him to pull the post. I'll update with his decision.
If I Could Have A Moment Of Your Time…

If I Could Have A Moment Of Your Time…

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I canvassed with Eugene this past fall and was impressed with his grasp of the issues and his solutions. I'm impressed by the broad coalition of volunteers and staff he has been surrounded himself with -- people who are energizing their networks and creating one of the most professionally run campaigns I've ever seen in the city. It is gratifying to see (and work with!) younger people energized by stepping up to do the work of making sure that Wilmington is a great place for them to live in and work in. The diversity and outreach in this campaign is awe-inspiring. Eugene is campaigning across the entire city, in every community. That's refreshing and smart. Far too often candidates for mayor focus solely on certain communities. Even worse, a few pit communities against each other by employing fear and the familiar "tough on crime" stance, dividing the city into "us and them". It's also no secret that campaigns need contributions. It's also also no secret that our city needs a new direction and vision. I believe the person capable of setting us on a new path is Eugene Young. So I'm calling on (really, asking) the DL statewide community (because you guys are awesome!) to contribute to Eugene's campaign. In order to keep track of our awesomeness please add .16 to your contribution. (You know... 25.16)
No.

No.

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I had to read this article twice, and it still didn't make sense. Wooing "pro-lifers" to the Democratic Party by implementing more laws restricting abortion? No. Just no. Many pro-lifers were…
The Republican Debate – Heaven Help Us

The Republican Debate – Heaven Help Us

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I'm not even sure what to say. When you don't have one substantive candidate there will be no substantive discussion? Know why none of them can call out the others plans for health care, the economy, etc.? Because all of their plans are nonsense. That is the #1 reason none of them can take Trump out. In order to attack his policies, which amount to "It's (fill in whatever position/plan you want) going to be great!", they'd have to defend and explain their own policies. Watch the segment on health care last night. Not one of them had a policy. Not one. Mr. Pandora and I were stunned by the end of the "debate" last night. If Dems need something to rally behind, here it is.