Delaware
John Carney’s First 100 Days
Yes, he thinks he accomplished some stuff. Or at least his press secretary thought that they needed to release a list of his so-called accomplishments. Really, they did. Here is the result: Governor Carney’s First 100 Days WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney released the following statement on his first 100 days in office: “During my […]
What Do Charlie Copeland and Mike Harrington Have In Common?
Glad you asked. Both have held the title of Republican State Chairman. Both are former legislators. Here’s the thing, though. While Copeland’s short and relatively recent legislative reign ended when he chose to pursue…well, whatever he chose to pursue, Dissolute Recrimination and the like, Mike Harrington lost his reelection bid by 23 votes…back in 1982. […]
General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tues., April 25, 2017
Back from its latest vacation, the General Assembly may, or may not, tackle the big issues before its next, and final break (Memorial Day) before the end of session. I HAVE to think that we will see some revenue-generating initiatives from the D’s being considered. I would love to see if the House, at least, could pass […]
Delaware’s stupid, no-good, unfair tax code
John Carney is right to want to spread the pain of Delaware’s massive budget around. But he could do more if he actually wanted to fix the state’s terrible tax code.
April 21, 2017 Open Thread
Another Shuttered Golf Course, More NIMBY. I’ve been around so long that I know both sides’ arguments by heart. Wilmington Riverfront Part Deux?: I’m pretty encouraged by this–as long as it doesn’t lead to further gentrification, which it could well do. Trump Stumps for Le Pen: I worry that he could be right. So Does […]
April 20, 2017 Open Thread
Bill-o Gone-o: An In-Depth Analysis from the Atlantic. BTW, kids, and think this through. Isn’t replacing Sean Spicer with Bill O’Reilly the ultimate Trumpian move? I think it’s gonna happen. Whaddayathink? Carney’s Marijuana Forum. Reading between the lines, I think Carney is doing this just for show. Prove me wrong, John. Exxon Seeks Waiver for […]
April 19, 2017 Open Thread
Has Anybody Here Seen Our Mighty Armada? Has Anybody Here Seen the Federal Prosecutor…ANY Federal Prosecutor? Dover City Elections: These are great bench building blocks. Is the Kent County or State D Party Engaged? Shit Just Got Real. First DREAMer Deported. Illegally, It Seems. Ivanka Dines With Chinese. Gets Trademark Deal: Was the Emoluments Clause […]
Whoa. Matt Denn and Son Zach Survive Falling Tree Hitting Their Moving Car
Doesn’t get much scarier than this: They were traveling on Brackenville Road in Hockessin in their family car when the tree fell over and totaled the vehicle. Neither were seriously injured, but Zach Denn was taken to Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children for treatment. Wilmington has its gun problem. Hockessin has its tree problem. BTW, earlier […]
April 18, 2017 Open Thread
DuPont Pays Lawyers Instead of Its Victims Prison Guards Call Out Sick: Doesn’t Carney have a Task Force working on this, or something? British PM Calls for Surprise Early Election: Don’t get too excited. Labour’s got nothing. Bruce Langhorne, Who Created Memorable Riffs on Dylan’s ‘Bringing It All Back Home’, Dies: Gotta admit I’d never […]
April 17, 2017 Open Thread
United Does It Again. Boots Newlyweds off Half-Full Plane Trump Seeks and Receives Industry Advice on Gutting Environmental and Labor Protections Delaware Nursing Homes Turn Backs on Medicaid Recipients More Blatant Trump Fox Guarding Henhouse Appointees Liar. Liar, Hair on Fire: Hair Forensic Analysis Not All That “Nobody’s Got to Use the Internet”.
What Would YOU Tell Gov. Carney at His Marijuana Symposium?
It looks at least possible that the Governor is willing to consider marijuana legalization. Cynics might say that that’s b/c it’s just one more issue he hasn’t thought about. Even if that’s true, though, it means he could be persuaded. It’s better than the ‘over my dead body’ line in the sand drawn by Jack […]
Easter Sunday Open Thread
DELDOT Suing DuPont, others, for bridge repair costs. Can’t ANYBODY at DNREC collect a fine from a serial polluter? Trump Fox Guarding Henhouse Part I Trump Fox Guarding Henhouse Part II Trump Fox Guarding Henhouse Part III Best. Gubernatorial. Veto. Ever.
I Dunno About Wilmo’s New Police Chief
Bob Tracy’s got a lot to prove. Possibly more than any large city in the country, Chicago’s police force has been singled out for excessive force, institutional racism, and corruption. From this NYTimes article: “C.P.D.’s own data gives validity to the widely held belief the police have no regard for the sanctity of life when […]
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