Delaware

Andrew Staton expected to run for new Senate seat.

Filed in Delaware by on May 23, 2011 85 Comments

Andrew Staton, a Rehoboth Beach realtor and chairman of the 14th District Democratic Committee, announced today on his Facebook page that he is “considering a run for the new State Senate Seat covering Dewey, Rehoboth, Lewes, and Milton.”

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The Responsibilities of the Democratic Electorate

Filed in Delaware by on May 23, 2011 5 Comments

The need to purge our party of people that don’t take their responsibilities to the people of Delaware is an unending job and it takes a concentrated effort. We have to often choose our battles so that we can win a few rather than lose a bunch of them. In 2012, we will again be in a target-rich environment.

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More NJ Truthiness Watch — Hypocritical Finger Wagging at the Obama Campaign

Filed in Delaware by on May 22, 2011 4 Comments
More NJ Truthiness Watch — Hypocritical Finger Wagging at the Obama Campaign

The NJ Editorial writers have decided to wag their confused (and often hypocritical) finger at the Obama re-election campaign for poking fun at the whole “birther” business and raising money from that amusement.

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Schwartzkopf and Claymont

Filed in Delaware by on May 21, 2011 9 Comments

If you are the Majority Leader of the Delaware House of Representatives, it is probably best that you not reveal that you never knew that Claymont wasn’t an actual town.

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DeLuca Escapes

Filed in Delaware by on May 20, 2011 13 Comments

So Senate President Pro Tem Anthony DeLuca has been cleared of the recent charges that he violated the federal Hatch Act that prohbits elected officials from exploiting government jobs for personal or political gain. Deluca says he is now completely exonerated for anything and everything he has ever done in life. He is ready for the Rapture tomorrow.

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Senate Democratic Plan Is Out!

Filed in Delaware by on May 19, 2011 54 Comments

The Senate maps are virtually impossible to read. But the Senate has thrown everyone a curve. Simply unbelievable.

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(UPDATED)–The Democratic Redistricting Plan–My First Take

Filed in Delaware by on May 19, 2011 7 Comments

While I haven’t looked at all the districts yet, I’m very encouraged by what I’ve seen so far.

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House Redistricting Plans Are Up!

Filed in Delaware by on May 19, 2011 50 Comments

Thanks to an anonymous tipter, we have the link to the House’s proposed redistricting plans that they’ve just released.

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COLAGE

Filed in Delaware by on May 16, 2011 1 Comment

The News Journal wrote a story of the group COLAGE, a group that supports the children of gay and lesbian parents.

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El Somnambulo Unveils His Choice for New Castle County Executive

Filed in Delaware by on May 16, 2011 14 Comments

FWIW, this name came to me after eating a delicious India/Pakistani dinner prepared by the Arden Dinner Gild. Several meals later, this name still makes real good sense to me.

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Parental Notification Of Abortion Is Not Comparable To Ear Piercing

Filed in Delaware by on May 12, 2011 86 Comments

Let’s deal with my title first.  Just because a minor can’t get their ears pierced without parental notification doesn’t make it the bar we should set our standards.  Perhaps making a minor wait until they are 18 to pierce their ears is silly.  If you disagree with me on that point, fine.  The law, as […]

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School Board Elections Today!

Filed in Delaware by on May 10, 2011 34 Comments

School Board elections are being held today across Delaware — polls are open from 10AM til 8PM. Check these sites for details in your county:

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House Redistricting Moving In Another Direction?

Filed in Delaware by on May 9, 2011 5 Comments

Possibly. And I’m not sure I like the direction it may be heading. There seems to be an emerging consensus that all four Wilmington districts may survive redistricting. The alternative, which is possible, would be for Gerald Brady’s district to disappear. As it turns out, seniority would place Brady at a disadvantage amongst the Wilmington […]

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