Delaware
Waiting for FDR
So while Delaware waits for Governor Carney to act like a Democrat (hint, it’s not going to happen), Chief Justice Leo Strine testified yesterday asking the Bond Committee to raise the gasoline tax. As much as I would like to see the gasoline tax raised, they only way I would support it is if income taxes on the richest is raised as well. A gas tax would be a burden on the working class and poor in Delaware. If they need to pony up some more money than the folks in 19807 need to pay as well.
February 28, 2017 Open Thread
Siegel JCC, Dover police, Wilmington Housing Authority, OMB gang indictment, Colonial School District, Indian River School District, Brandywine Zoo
Another Bomb Threat at JCC
Don’t worry, nothing to see here, say Republicans. Is this the 3rd bomb threat at the JCC?
Question of the Day
Would Delaware be better off with Colin Bonini being governor rather than John Carney?
El Somnambulo Overthinks It All For You: Special Election Edition
1. Biggest Surprise: The turnout. While I haven’t gone back to check, there is no way that any previous Special Election turnout rivaled this one. There are 35,673 registered voters in SD 10. 12,580 cast ballots. That’s over 35% of eligible voters. This should cause real concern for R’s going forward. When mobilized, there are […]
February 27, 2017 Open Thread
State mourns deaths of 2 Dover officers (link) Delaware massage therapists stressed by proposed law (link) Dover police chief hiring process mired in politics, personalities (link) Levee to keep water from Fort DuPont (link)
The SD 10 Election Night Results and Open Thread
With polls closing soon, we await the results and, of course, the discussion. We’ll update the results as they come in. If any of you are at polling places, feel free to share info with us. And, of course, let’s hear what everybody thinks.
VOTE HANSEN!
Today’s the day. Any final thoughts on the election? If you live in SD 10 and are registered to vote, get out and vote.
Question of the Day
Since Delaware has a sitting Republican governor that is the lapdog of Charlie Copeland, does the SD10 election have any actual importance?
Carney Says Fuck the Poor Kids
Carney says “there’s no money this year to better fund high-poverty schools,” according to Delaware Public Radio. Hey, you fucking fuck, here’s an idea, raise taxes!
February 24, 2017 Open Thread
Maryland trains, Vaughn, Doodle for Google, Delaware Flu deaths, Every Student Succeeds Act
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