Delaware
BREAKING: McGuiness Conviction Upheld
From the News-Journal: The Delaware Supreme Court has affirmed the misdemeanor conflict of interest conviction of former state Auditor Kathy McGuiness while overturning her other misdemeanor conviction, remanding that charge for a potential second trial. “Notwithstanding the defendant’s inflamed rhetoric, the record amply demonstrates that she received a fair trial,” wrote Justice Abigail M. LeGrow […]
Delaware Political Weekly: Feb. 2-9, 2024
Yes, an eight-day week. Without 8/7ths times the political news of a typical 7-day week. But I can only work with what comes my way. 1. Kevin Caneco Kicks Off Campaign. I don’t ask for much, just that he not be a rubber-stamp for the developers, and that he not be bankrolled by the developers. […]
Delaware Political Weekly: January 26-February 1, 2024
1. The Congressional Hauls. Sarah McBride, of course, leads the way. The figures: Sarah McBride Q4 Raise – $457k Total Raise – $1.23m On Hand – $850k Eugene Young Q4 Raise – $104k Total Raise – $287k On Hand – $199k Colleen Davis Q4 Raise – $41k Total Raise – $145k On Hand – $76k […]
Our PAL Val Screws Up ‘Permit To Purchase’: Incompetence Or Malice?
Longhurst promised to run the bill in January. Longhurst didn’t run the bill in January. From the News-Journal article: Despite Delaware House leadership’s pledge to pass gun safety legislation upon lawmakers’ return to Dover in January, a bill to require training and a permit prior to purchase of a handgun hasn’t made it to a […]
Song of the Day 1/29: Prince, “Check the Record”
Prince Rogers Nelson did not have a will when he died of a fentanyl overdose in 2016, so his estate went into probate and was awarded in equal shares to his six half-siblings, who split into two camps. After six years in court the sides agreed to a 50-50 split and promised to share decision-making. […]
Delaware Political Weekly: January 19-25, 2024
Not gonna do a deep dive back into the campaign finance reports just now. Why? Because I need a brief respite from all that small print. 1. Carney For Mayor: A Campaign About Nothing. Just like what passed for his two, no, three, campaigns for Governor. Which is why he lost the first time: Outside […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., Jan. 25, 2024
I see nothing controversial on today’s House and Senate Agendas. Little of importance as well. Although these three bills move the ball forward a bit: SB 197 (Hansen): ‘(R)equire(s) that beginning January 1, 2026, state agencies under Chapter 69 of Title 29 must purchase only native plants, including cultivars and hybrids of native plants, in […]
The Little PAC That Could…
…Run Bethany Hall-Long’s Campaign Without Anyone Knowing It. Until now. Once upon a time, there was a Little PAC. It had a nice name. People For A Healthy Delaware. The PAC was the dream of former President Pro-Tempore Patti Blevins, presumably because she wanted Delawareans to be healthy. Or, perhaps it was a vanity project […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., Jan. 24, 2024
Looks like a short one today as, with the exception of the mini-Bond bill, leaders in both Chambers have shown little urgency to pass anything else of importance before the Joint Finance Committee hearings start. The mini-Bond passed unanimously in the House yesterday, and is the only item on today’s Senate Agenda. Here is yesterday’s […]
Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Some pretty bad bills and at least one really bad bill are coming your way this week. Meanwhile, The ‘Mean Girls’ continue to bury legislation designed to protect state retirees in the House Administration Committee. The more things change, the more they stay the same… Don’t see anything controversial on today’s Senate Agenda, and I […]
A Not-So-Casual Stroll Through The Annual Campaign Finance Reports
Bethany Hall-Long’s statement is some kinda weird. I hope somebody is investigating it. She supposedly ‘raised’ $829K, an amazing amount. However, when you go through the statement, you find that $540,000 of that was transferred from her other account, her Lt. Governor’s account. Which raised over $440K this year. Now I know that you can […]
Delaware Political Weekly: Jan. 12-18, 2024
1. BHL Conducts Push Poll-And Not Even THAT Looks Good. When you’re bragging about this, you’re grasping at straws. This, from her campaign: A recent poll conducted by Public Policy Polling (PPP) shows that Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long begins 2024 with a strong lead in the race to be the next Governor of Delaware. The […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thursday, January 18, 2024
John Carney’s State Of The State Address takes place today. Right around the time of my brief daily afternoon nap. Kismet. I’ll cut-and-paste the address (or the press release hailing it) when it’s released. Sure beats listening to it. I wonder if BHL will preen from the podium. Here is yesterday’s Session Activity Report. Of […]
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