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Delaware Political Weekly…Occasionally
Hey, we’re in the strangest of times. But the political calendar doesn’t grind to a halt…even if elements of campaigns do, or at least morph into something else altogether. I’ve got lots of political news, though, so let’s get started. 1. Door-to-door is out. Alternatives are in. I think I may have taken part in […]
Legislative Session Postponed Indefinitely
Just got this email from the House Democratic caucus: In response to ongoing concerns about the Coronavirus pandemic, House Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf and Senate President Pro Tempore David McBride announced Wednesday that the Delaware General Assembly is postponing legislative session until further notice. Legislative session originally was scheduled to resume on Tuesday, but was postponed […]
Christiana Care Nurses Perform Random Acts Of Heroism
536 of them, to be specific. We as a community owe them a debt of gratitude. In a country where the President doesn’t want people to get tested b/c the numbers could make him look bad, we can only rely on each other. The actions of these public health professionals and the company they work […]
BREAKING: Delaware Announces First Positive Coronavirus Test
From the Washington Post: “Delaware on Wednesday announced its first positive test for coronavirus, as more than 40 states report infections. The Delaware patient, a man older than 50, who officials say is “doing well,” lives in New Castle County and is “associated with the University of Delaware community,” the state’s public health department said […]
Delaware Political Weekly: Feb. 21-27, 2020
1. Mayor Mike Announces Reelection Run. Read all about it in this WDEL interview. The gentrification of Wilmington is well under way. Given four more years, he and Buccini/Pollin will likely have succeeded in relegating those not championed by the Chamber to the margins. Nobody of any stature appears inclined to challenge him, though. I […]
The Pragmatic Reason to Vote for Jess Scarane
It’s a common challenge posed as a question: “How can Bernie Sanders get his plans through Congress?” Jess Scarane is part of the answer. The “revolution” Bernie invokes hinges on cashing in corporate careerists like Chris Coons for lawmakers who are advocates for the people. Doing this is easier than establishment Democrats want you to […]
Could Berniemania Vault Jess Scarane To The Senate?
Answer: Yes, it could. Follow along with me here: It’s September of 2020. Bernie Sanders is the Democratic nominee for President, having been anointed on Wednesday, July 15 in Milwaukee, two months prior. At that point, the landscape for November has completely changed (I think a lot of people have not yet considered the face […]
Amazon Just Got $4.5 Million of Your Tax Dollars
As if there were any doubt, the Delaware Council on Development Finance today approved a $4.5 million corporate welfare handout to struggling internet economy disruptor Amazon. Amazon, infamous for the wretched working conditions in its “fulfillment centers” warehouses, promised to invest $250 million and bring 1,000 new jobs to the area.
Delaware Political Weekly: Feb. 14-20, 2020
1. Word on the street is that Deborah Harrington flat-out killed at the last New Castle County Democratic Party meeting. I was told by an attendee that she was positively inspirational. Harrington is running against R incumbent Kevin Hensley in the 9th RD, which meanders west of the Delaware River from just south of Delaware […]
Working Families Party/Leftward Delaware Bring The Beef!
I. Am. In. Awe. I attended the Meet the Candidates event hosted by WFP/Leftward Delaware last night. I left full of excitement for three extraordinary candidates who are challenging D incumbents this year. WFP/Leftward Delaware have been recruiting and training progressive candidates for office. Five of them participated in last night’s event. Two others, Shane […]
BREAKING!: House D Leaders Fire Long-Time Employee Who Supports Union
More than most, I’m not at all shocked by this. I thought that Pete and Val would have covered their tracks better than this. But here is the tweet from the organizers: Delaware General Assembly Union @delawaregaunion This morning, the leadership of@DEHouseDems fired a long-time employee who has signed a union […]
Delaware Political (More Or Less) Weekly: From Whenever I Posted The Last One Thru Feb. 13
1. Meet The WFP/Leftward Delaware Stalwarts. If you care about supporting progressive candidates and you haven’t already RSVP’d to this event, I suggest you do so ASAP. I’m especially excited to meet Marie Pinkney and Debbie Harrington as I’ve never previously had the pleasure. Not to mention, I always like to talk to Larry Lambert, […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., Jan. 30, 2020
Although the bill hasn’t been introduced yet, legislation restoring the death penalty in Delaware is on its way. It’s expected to be filed sometime during the break for Joint Finance Committee hearings. Here’s yesterday’s Session Activity Report. Aside to Nancy Willing: Both the Governor’s budget and a one-time supplemental budget have been introduced. If my […]
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