The Nut Factory in Our Midst
You might have seen the Buzzfeed interview and profile of Katie McHugh, a former Breitbart writer who now calls herself a former white nationalist, or maybe some of the voluminous…
Hang It Up, John
No, I'm not suggesting that he not run for reelection (this time), I'm arguing that he should give up his quixotic quest to protect yet another moth-eaten vestige of the…
News Journal: Addiction Treatment For Prisoners Virtually Non-Existent
No shots at the News Journal today. This article by Christina Jedra is must-reading. For non-subscribers, the gist of the piece is that addiction treatment for those in Delaware prisons…
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., May 9, 2019
Well, the gun bills weren't released from the Executive Committee yesterday. Don't worry, they will be. The sooner, the better. I was gonna quote from some of the opponents here,…
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., May 8, 2019
We start today with a sigh of relief from Yours Truly. There was a lengthy senate caucus yesterday, and Matt Bittle speculated, and I feared, that the fate of the…
John Carney’s Cult Of Budget-Smoothers Goes After State Employees
OK, kids, a refresher. John Carney, combining the collective wisdom of Ken Simpler, the Concord Coalition and, of course, the Chamber, tried but failed to get the General Assembly to…
John Carney, The Chamber, and ??: The Unholy Trinity
The Unholy Trinity that conspires to keep Delaware economic development efforts, partially funded by millions of dollars in state revenue, from the prying eyes of the public. I'll get to…
Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tues., May 7, 2019
Tomorrow is the big day. Three major gun control measures will be considered in the Senate Executive Committee. These three bills: SB 68 (Townsend) 'prohibits the manufacture, sale, offer to…
Keith James Announces Pointless Challenge To Sean Matthews in 10th RD
Well, there is one circumstance where the challenge might not be totally pointless, and we'll get to that shortly. However, there is no way that Keith James has any chance…
BREAKING: Eric Morrison To Primary Earl Jaques!
Earl Jaques, who has been something of a mixed bag as a state representative, will face a primary challenge from a serious progressive. I especially like Eric Morrison's commitment to…
Mo’ Better Dems 2020: 1st & 2nd Chair Violas
I doubt that I've ever compared the cacophonous Delaware General Assembly to an orchestra before. But I do so today...if only to argue that it's time that the first- and…
NRA Engaging In Circular Firing Squad
I don't want anyone taking away their weapons as long as they're training them on each other: Oliver L. North announced on Saturday that he would not serve a second…
Joe Biden’s Campaign To Peak Next Week
Why? Because he is announcing next week. At least, as of today. I may be overstating the case. But if so, only by a week or two. The initial flawed…