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DL Open Thread Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022

By Alby October 19, 202210 Comments

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!!

By El Somnambulo October 10, 202221 Comments

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

By El Somnambulo October 10, 202252 Comments

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?

By El Somnambulo October 5, 20229 Comments

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

By El Somnambulo October 4, 20222 Comments

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

By El Somnambulo September 30, 202239 Comments

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

By El Somnambulo September 22, 202221 Comments

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?’

By El Somnambulo September 20, 202212 Comments

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,…

DL Open Thread Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022

By Alby September 18, 20224 Comments

Wilmington is going to get an economic boost next month when media floods the city for the Elon Musk-Twitter showdown in Chancery Court. Background coverage has already begun, such as…

DL Open Thread Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022

By Alby September 15, 20226 Comments

Media scolds yesterday chided Joe Biden for flying Air Force One to Delaware to -- sit down now -- vote in Tuesday's primaries. "But, but, but he could have voted…

Song of the Day 9/14: Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, “The Tears of a Clown”

By Alby September 14, 2022

Colin Bonini always reminded me of a clown. Not figuratively, literally. He's a large man -- his everyday shoes are clown-sized -- but his smile isn't painted on, it's real.…

Primary Day Results ‘Rejoicing And Recriminations’ Thread

By El Somnambulo September 13, 202265 Comments

Polls have just closed. It's up to the Department of Elections now. In recent years, Zero Hour has been somewhere around 9:30. That's when the results have proceeded from a…

El Somnambulo Predicts ‘Em (Almost) All For You

By El Somnambulo September 8, 202263 Comments

Not gonna waste precious e-space on Kent and Suxco Levy Court, County Council or row offices. Need to save room for all the snark I can muster. Auditor Of Accounts…