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Delaware Political Weekly…Occasionally

By El Somnambulo March 19, 20203 Comments

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…

Legislative Session Postponed Indefinitely

By Alby March 18, 20203 Comments

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…

Christiana Care Nurses Perform Random Acts Of Heroism

By El Somnambulo March 14, 20207 Comments

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…

BREAKING: Delaware Announces First Positive Coronavirus Test

By El Somnambulo March 11, 20201 Comment

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…

Delaware Political Weekly: Feb. 21-27, 2020

By El Somnambulo February 28, 20205 Comments

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…

The Pragmatic Reason to Vote for Jess Scarane

By Alby February 25, 20202 Comments

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…

Could Berniemania Vault Jess Scarane To The Senate?

By El Somnambulo February 25, 20208 Comments

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,…

Amazon Just Got $4.5 Million of Your Tax Dollars

By Alby February 24, 202018 Comments

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…

Delaware Political Weekly: Feb. 14-20, 2020

By El Somnambulo February 22, 20205 Comments

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…

Working Families Party/Leftward Delaware Bring The Beef!

By El Somnambulo February 19, 20209 Comments

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…

BREAKING!: House D Leaders Fire Long-Time Employee Who Supports Union

By El Somnambulo February 18, 202019 Comments

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…

Delaware Political (More Or Less) Weekly: From Whenever I Posted The Last One Thru Feb. 13

By El Somnambulo February 14, 20208 Comments

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…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., Jan. 30, 2020

By El Somnambulo January 30, 20202 Comments

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…