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John Carney’s First 100 Days

By El Somnambulo May 1, 201713 Comments

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…

What Do Charlie Copeland and Mike Harrington Have In Common?

By El Somnambulo May 1, 201712 Comments

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…

General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tues., April 25, 2017

By El Somnambulo April 25, 20178 Comments

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…

Delaware’s stupid, no-good, unfair tax code

By Rob Tornoe April 24, 201722 Comments

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

By El Somnambulo April 21, 20174 Comments

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…

April 20, 2017 Open Thread

By El Somnambulo April 20, 201714 Comments

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.…

April 19, 2017 Open Thread

By El Somnambulo April 19, 2017

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…

Whoa. Matt Denn and Son Zach Survive Falling Tree Hitting Their Moving Car

By El Somnambulo April 18, 20171 Comment

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,…

April 18, 2017 Open Thread

By El Somnambulo April 18, 2017

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:…

April 17, 2017 Open Thread

By El Somnambulo April 17, 20172 Comments

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…

What Would YOU Tell Gov. Carney at His Marijuana Symposium?

By El Somnambulo April 17, 201723 Comments

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…

Easter Sunday Open Thread

By El Somnambulo April 16, 2017

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…

I Dunno About Wilmo’s New Police Chief

By El Somnambulo April 15, 20178 Comments

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. …