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Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: June 19, 2018
It all comes down to Cathy Cloutier. Today, the Senate will vote on a motion to (pardon the expression) discharge the assault weapons bill to the Senate floor for a vote. In other words, there could be two votes on this bill in the Senate today–one on the discharge motion, the other on the bill […]
June 16 Open Thread: Trump Is Scared of Biden
Trump sure is scared of Joe Biden. How do we know? Because spokesghoul Rudy Giuliani went on an unhinged rant about what a “moron” Joe Biden is. This comes from a man who had the brilliant idea of putting his anti-terrorism headquarters in the WTC complex and has left his pecker tracks all over New […]
Delaware Political Weekly: June 8-14, 2018
1. The Mulrooney Retirement. On virtually every issue, Rep. Mike Mulrooney has been a traditional Democrat, and not a Chamber lackey. He supports workers, families, equal rights for all, and has voted as such. He’s a salt-of-the-earth guy who took his job seriously while not taking himself too seriously. His legislative priorities generally centered around […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs. June 14, 2018
Let’s talk assault weapons. Both public supporters and even John Carney have called for the assault weapons ban to be reconsidered. Meaning, a vote on the floor of the Senate. We’ve already identified the would-be Twin Assassins of the bill, Dave McBride and Greg Lavelle. When I wrote that article, Lavelle had yet to officially […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., June 13, 2018
Strap yourselves in. We’re goin’ for a ride. It was a very busy legislative day on Tuesday. Here’s the Session Activity Report. The highlights?: *Legislation providing 12 weeks of family leave for full-time state employees passed the House on largely a party line vote, with all D’s voting yes, and three R’s, Hensley, Miro and […]
BREAKING: Rep. Mike Mulrooney To Retire
Rep. Mike Mulrooney (D-17th RD) has announced that he will not seek reelection, according to WDEL. While Mulrooney has been especially strong on labor issues, he has also been one of the NRA’s staunchest supporters in the Delaware General Assembly. He was facing a primary challenge from Melissa Minor-Brown. In fact, both had filed for […]
Get On Board The Kathleen Davies Bandwagon
Yes, we have an outstanding candidate for State Auditor. One who is building some momentum. I’ve been slow to recognize this development, but both Kevin Ohlandt and Blue Delaware have been on top of it. Mea culpa. You just have to read the linked Ohlandt piece, which is great journalism. Turns out the reason that […]
General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tues. June 12, 2018
First, we must do a post-game wrap-up from last Thursday’s action-packed session. You can follow along with the Session Activity Report. The high(and low)lights. The Equal Rights Amendment passed the House. Six downstate R dead-enders voted no. The bill will have to pass in identical form in the next session of the General Assembly. Rather […]
Delaware Political Weekly: June 1-7, 2018
1. It’s Official: Sturgeon vs. Lavelle. Monsignor Lavelle has filed, much to the delight of the NRA. The Senator earned the monicker ‘monsignor’ by supporting the Catholic Diocese’s cover-up of pedophile priests and opposing granting victims the right to sue. He effectively became a human rain delay by denying victims of abuse by clergy the […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., June 7, 2018
Greg Lavelle and Dave McBride. The two senators who made sure that wielders of assault weapons will be able to mow down children, teachers, ordinary citizens, police, and others. What they did was unconscionable. McBride, by using his position as President Pro Tempore to place the assault weapons ban in a hostile committee. And Lavelle, […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., June 6, 2018
I think they’re just trolling Rep. PAL Longhurst now. Yes, the Senate passed the bump stock bill. And, yes, they placed yet another amendment onto the bill, making eight in total. Meaning, the bill goes back yet again to the House. Will the House’s most blatant self-dealer simply bring the bill up for final passage, […]
Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tues., June 5, 2018
Let’s talk gun bills. What the General Assembly does, or does not do, with gun legislation will determine whether this session can be deemed even somewhat of a success. How even this feckless group can cower before the NRA in the wake of endless mass shootings is beyond me. Granted, some of the problem is […]
John Carney is Ruth Ann Minner Without the Charm
Maybe Gov. John Carney thinks that autocracy is the way all the cool guys are governing these days so he’ll give it a try. Why else would his administration be so concentrated on keeping its workings — and those of its predecessor — a secret from the people who elected him and pay their salaries? […]
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