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Guess Which Delaware Legislator Just Cashed In

By El Somnambulo February 13, 201812 Comments

Need a hint? Take a look at what passes for the 'leadership' of the Delaware Police Athletic League: https://palde.org/board-of-directors/ Yup. The amoral and ethically-bankrupt Valerie Longhurst who, in her spare…

Open Thread Feb. 10: Democrats Fold Like an Origami Weasel

By Alby February 10, 20181 Comment

We now have a better understanding of why the Trump White House doesn't spend more time punching hippies: They're too busy punching women. These are the people Trump likes to…

Delaware Political Weekly: Feb. 2-8, 2018

By El Somnambulo February 9, 201845 Comments

1. Park City Kathy Makes It Official. Yes, she's running. For State Auditor. You know, the Public Watchdog of the Purse Strings. Here's what she said as part of her…

Delaware Political Weekly: Jan. 26-Feb. 1, 2018

By El Somnambulo February 2, 201815 Comments

1. AG's Race Heats Up. Chris Johnson Announces, Tim Mullaney Files. As memorialized here, Chris Johnson announced his candidacy on Saturday, and unveiled a progressive platform. Which makes him the…

Big Gummint Is Coming to Transgender Your Kids

By Alby February 1, 201824 Comments

I warned you months ago that the Delaware GOP, having less intelligence than a majority of the state's chicken population, was pinning its 2018 hopes on its latest horror movie,…

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…