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Delaware’s Most Important Legislative Race Of 2018

By El Somnambulo September 25, 201831 Comments

I was tempted to call this the 'only' important race of 2018, but that's probably an overstatement. However, the contest between incumbent Greg Lavelle and Laura Sturgeon has loads of…

Sept. 22 Open Thread: Delaware GOP Disavows Scott Walker

By Alby September 22, 201814 Comments

It should tell you something about this country's politics that the three most likely destinations for people with mental problems are the nuthouse, the big house and the statehouse. Russell…

Things I Learned About the New Tom Carper

By Alby September 12, 201813 Comments

Know what I learned about Tom Carper in this election? He supports a $15 an hour minimum wage. I didn't know that about him before. For the simple reason that…

Ladeez and Gentlemen: Scott Walker, YOUR Rethug Nominee For Congress

By El Somnambulo September 11, 201840 Comments

I rarely throw the term 'despicable' around, even when it comes to the most despicable of politicians. After all, they are presumably human beings and they likely are good people…

November Election Matchups Set – Part 1

By jason330 September 7, 201835 Comments

UNITED STATES SENATOR: THOMAS R CARPER* (D) ROBERT B ARLETT (R) Not competitive. D Hold REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS: LISA BLUNDT ROCHESTER* (D) SCOTT WALKER (R) OMG...THE DEGOP pines for the days of Mike Protack. Not competitive. D Hold ATTORNEY GENERAL: KATHLEEN JENNINGS (D) BERNARD PEPUKAYI (R) Jennings wasn't my pick but her TV ads sounded pretty good. Dem Hold

Primary Elections Results Thread-Sept. 6, 2018

By El Somnambulo September 6, 201850 Comments

I'm a pessimist by nature--and I'm pessimistic this evening. At least when it comes to the three key statewide races. I have the most hope for the Harris-Carper race. But…

Election Day Thread: What Are You Doing and Seeing?

By El Somnambulo September 6, 201856 Comments

I'll start. Headed out to put up Chris and Kerri signs at polling places in the 7th. It's as humid as bleep out there.

Song Of The Day: September 6, 2018

By El Somnambulo September 6, 2018

Self-explanatory:

McCain Eulogy Revives Biden 2020 Chatter

By Alby September 4, 20186 Comments

Oratory is Joe Biden's trademark as a politician, and he displays it best at funerals. His eulogy for John McCain was so good it prompted some pundits to muse about…

Sept. 4 Open Thread: Woodward Details White House Bedlam

By Alby September 4, 20183 Comments

This is what they mean when they say "the institutions are working," apparently: The Washington Post has a copy of Bob Woodward's new book, in which former administration officials confess…

Why Is Colin Bonini Sending $$’s To Sam Guy And Charles Potter?

By El Somnambulo September 4, 201814 Comments

Let's first establish the long-standing relationship between Sam Guy and the Potters. Guy, who lost his license to practice law for 18 months, was the attorney who tried to enable…

Republican Candidates for Congress Just a Couple of Old White Guys Yelling at Their TVs

By Alby August 30, 20183 Comments

Give Donald Trump credit: He has inspired thousands of people to run for office who never considered it before. Among Democrats, that has meant a wave of female and minority…

DL Endorses Jordyn Pusey And Dave Carter For New Castle County Council

By El Somnambulo August 30, 20187 Comments

Two superior community activists are running for NCC Council. They are both committed to the public interest, and they are uniquely qualified to serve. Jordyn Pusey is running in NCC…