It’s official – Charlie Copeland is a piece of shit

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I have wrestled with what to think about Charlie Copeland. Some people that I like and respect say he is a decent guy in a tough spot, just trying to do his best. He comes from a decent philanthropic family, and his own father was instrumental in establishing Planned Parenthood in Delaware. And then I get this is my mailbox, and it reveals the truth about what kind of person Charlie Copeland really is.
I TOLD You Scott Walker Was a Slumlord.

I TOLD You Scott Walker Was a Slumlord.

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His congressional campaign was quirky, and so he seemed harmless. Which, from a political perspective, he is. But here's the Scott Walker I know, and he's finally being sued for it:
The lengthy complaint filed in Delaware's Court of Chancery says Scott Walker has racked up 371 housing code violations in the city of Wilmington and New Castle County in the last decade. The full extent of the conditions, however, are unknown since Walker's "golden rule" for his tenants is that law and code enforcement employees are not allowed access to the properties at any time, the complaint said.

Charlie Copeland still “fully supports” Donald Trump for President

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After the first Presidential debate on September 26th, Charlie Copeland released a statement saying that Donald Trump won the debate with a performance that made it clear that he should be supported by Republicans, Democrats and Independents alike. Since that time Trump has revealed the fact that he is a serial sexual predator who feels that his celebrity status gives him the freedom to grab women "by the pussy." He has supported Russian geopolitical aims, and taken election aid directly from the Kremlin, and last night Trump said that he will keep the country "in suspense" over the question of whether or not the peaceful transfer of power will continue in American. And yet Charlie Copeland still fully supports Donald Trump for President. That is appalling. It is one thing for Charlie Copeland to have political differences with Democrats, but to fully support a candidate that is attacking a vital tenant of our system, the notion that election results are honored and accepted by winners and losers alike, that is simply appalling.
Let’s Talk: A Discussion About Mental Health and Addiction Sponsored by Delaware United

Let’s Talk: A Discussion About Mental Health and Addiction Sponsored by Delaware United

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Delaware United is sponsoring a meeting to discuss the correlation between Mental Health and Addiction, with some discussion of strategies to help. This looks like a very interesting and on point discussion, especially as multiple groups and agencies are working to address the needs around both. Here's the details:
This will be a meeting hosted by Delaware United to expand the discussion about the correlation between Mental Health and Addiction, and what we can do to help in Delaware. Our list of guests speakers include: Trinidad Navarro, Democratic Candidate for Insurance Commissioner Matthew Meyer, Democratic Candidate for County Executive Dave Humes, Board Member atTAcK addiction Denise Bowers, Candidate for Senate District 5 This will be a forum style meeting, where speakers will get to answer questions about mental health and addiction in Delaware, and discuss different positions and ideas that they have for the future.
Every Single State Legislative Race*

Every Single State Legislative Race*

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The asterisk means that I'm only looking at races with one D and one R on the ballot.  Per usual, the real story is the paucity of those races.  It's even more pathetic than usual this year. Of the 11 Senate seats up this year, 5 are uncontested.  It's worse in the House. Of the 41 seats, 23 candidates are running unopposed.  Well more than half. Just. Awful.
The Vance Phillips Civil Suit Comes to an End With No Justice for the Woman He Assaulted

The Vance Phillips Civil Suit Comes to an End With No Justice for the Woman He Assaulted

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It has been awhile since we heard anything about the lawsuit brought by Katelynn Dunlap against Vance Phillips seeking some accountability for raping her. We talked about this multiple times here at DL, but see here, here, here and here for a good recap.) Updating the story, Ms Dunlap has filed a stipulation of dismissal for the civil action filed against Phillips in Kent County court. This isn't quite the end of the story though. Ms. Dunlap took to the airwaves Wednesday to talk about this and released a statement about her decision to both the media and her Facebook page. This is what she published to Facebook:
Arson, Murder, Assault Charges for Resident of Wilmington Rowhome

Arson, Murder, Assault Charges for Resident of Wilmington Rowhome

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I'll let the Delaware Online story speak for itself, because I know what else to say. This is just so sad all the way around. I know I speak for the entire Delaware Liberal community when I say our condolences, thoughts, and prayers are with the families of Lt. Christopher Leach and Senior Firefighter Jerry Fickes, as our collective hope and encouragement for continued strength and recovery is with Ardythe Hope and Brad Speakman.