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Sarah McBride’s Book Among ‘Most Anticipated Of 2018’

By El Somnambulo January 31, 20185 Comments

The book is called 'Tomorrow Will Be Different: Love, Loss And The Fight For Trans Equality", and will be released on March 6. Sarah's book appears on this list, and…

The Chris Johnson Announcement

By El Somnambulo January 27, 201811 Comments

OK, I'm psyched. Chris Johnson represents a sea-change alternative in how he would function as the State's Attorney General. His slogan, "Real Change, Real Justice", is embodied in his platform.…

Chris Johnson Announces Candidacy For AG Today

By El Somnambulo January 27, 2018

Here is the press release: CHRIS JOHNSON WILL ANNOUNCE RUN FOR DELAWARE ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENT TO ALSO INCLUDE CAREER ADVANCEMENT WORKSHOP WHO: Attorney, community organizer, and reformer Chris Johnson. Johnson,…

Deneice Berry To Run For 5th RD

By El Somnambulo January 27, 20185 Comments

Aka Melanie George Smith's seat. Berry is but the first candidate to announce. There will be at least one more. She is a first-time candidate, and frankly it shows in…

Delaware Political Weekly: Jan. 19-25, 2018

By El Somnambulo January 26, 201822 Comments

1. Melanie George Smith To Retire. There is a reason why she announced her retirement when she did. By the end of this weekend, we will all know why. Suffice…

Carney Budget: Raises All Around

By Alby January 25, 201826 Comments

Gov. John Carney unveiled his budget earlier today, and the decent DEFAC numbers have him feeling expansive. His blueprint calls for $4.25 billion in spending, an increase of 3.5% that…

Delaware General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., Jan. 25, 2018

By El Somnambulo January 25, 20181 Comment

Last session day before the Joint Finance Committee meets. Meaning, today's the day that Gov. Carney introduces his budget proposal, which then becomes the starting point for JFC deliberations. My…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., Jan. 24, 2018

By El Somnambulo January 24, 2018

Yo, Kevin Hensley: 1972 called, and it wants its Cadillac-drivin', steak-eatin', Welfare Queen racist stereotype back. Yo, Sen. Pettyjohn: Why don't you wander over to Gerald 'Loogy' Hocker's store to…

Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Jan. 23, 2018

By El Somnambulo January 23, 20183 Comments

If you're looking for quality day-to-day coverage of the General Assembly, Matt Bittle of the Delaware State News is doing the best job in Delaware. What a revolutionary idea for…

Open Thread Jan. 19: Dollars or Dreamers

By Alby January 19, 201815 Comments

Whatever else the government shutdown is about, it isn't about saving money. Think tanks both liberal and conservative (well, libertarian, anyway) have run the numbers, and both found that expelling…

Delaware, Shell Corporations, Donald Trump’s Lawyer, And The Porn Star

By El Somnambulo January 18, 20188 Comments

The Wall Street Journal reports tonight that Donald Trump's lawyer established a Delaware LLC, 'Essential Consultants', for the specific purpose of paying off actress Stormy Daniels to keep her from…

It’s Official. Bernard Brady To Retire

By El Somnambulo January 18, 20189 Comments

The finest public servant I've ever known is retiring after 39 years. He has served as the Secretary Of The Senate for something like 30 of those years. He did…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs. Jan. 18, 2018

By El Somnambulo January 18, 201825 Comments

Neither the House nor the Senate have agendas today. At 2 p.m. , we'll find out whether Gov. Carney has an agenda for this session and, if so, whether there's…