El Somnambulo Predicts ‘Em (Almost) All For You
Very few competitive races this year. Blame both the registration edges and the failure of the Rethugs to field legitimate challengers (filling empty spots on the ballot with placeholders in…
8-Day Campaign Finance Report Open Thread
I'll do my best to share the highlights with you. Please do the same. Shoutout to Spiros Mantzavinos. Maxed out to Russ Huxtable, Kyra Hoffner and DeShanna Neal. I notice…
The General Assembly’s (Not So?) Special Session
It takes place on Wednesday, and was originally planned to help the General Assembly put lipstick on the pig that is the Carney/Dematteis scheme to screw state retirees on their…
Latest From The Bunker: ‘Kathy Vs. Kathy’
Here's the link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/e212-kathy-v-pt-73549523?utm_medium=post_notification_email&utm_source=post_link&utm_campaign=patron_engagement My take?: Even though KMG skated on a lot of the dirty dealings she was involved in, she nevertheless is no longer State Auditor. And she…
KMG Resigns!!
Effective November 4. This, according to Steve Wood in his closing statement at sentencing today. She submitted her letter of resignation last night.
DL Open Thread Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022
It's sentencing day for unrepentant state auditor Kathy McGuiness. Prosecutors want her to serve 30 days and pay a $30,000 fine. Her attorney wants her slap on the wrist to…
Yo, Matt Meyer, John Cartier, and the County Cops: Help Knollwood!!
I'm writing this on behalf of one of the finest people I know. And on behalf of the residents of Knollwood who are desperately trying to rid their community of…
The All-Purpose 30-Day Campaign Finance Report Thread
As you almost certainly know from your e-mail, the 30-day reporting deadline for Delaware races was midnight Sunday. Starting today, we'll begin to see the reports pop up at the…
Deb Heffernan Finally Gets Religion?
Sometimes, even losing campaigns can have a salutary impact: A Wilmington area lawmaker who had served as a key ally to the embattled leadership at the Port of Wilmington sent…
R. I. P.: Ken Potts
Seeing that he had died took my breath away. Just a wonderful, selfless human being. A true progressive who dedicated his life to helping others. Some excerpts from his obituary:…
Matt Meyer Can Kiss My Ass
He's already begging for $$'s for his 2024 run for Governor. I've gotten two pleas in the past 24 hours. Not only is he not getting my money, he's lost…
Ramone Rethugs Scale Great Heights, Reach New Lows
Mike Ramone may not be a MAGAt, but he is a Nixonian Rethug, someone who deals in dirty tricks and character assassination. It's not gonna be easy to besmirch Frank…
El Som: ‘I’ve Got Some Money, I’ve Got My Legs, And I’ve Got Some Time. Any Suggestions?’
Why, yes, yes I do. Thanks for asking. Geography, of course, plays a part. If you've got a good race close to home, consider doing some canvassing and/or calling. Ho-kay,…