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Trumpian? No. Lilliputian? Yes.

By El Somnambulo July 5, 20187 Comments

Much was made (in fact, John Carney made much of) this Executive Order signed by the Governor on June 30, 2018. He did this after the General Assembly declined to…

Chamber Cries Crocodile Tears

By El Somnambulo July 5, 20189 Comments

Won't anyone consider Delaware's poor and misunderstood Chamber Of Commerce? The legislative proceedings of June 30/July 1 prompted this poignant lament from those who have always had the best interests…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: June 30, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 30, 201826 Comments

That was quite the mixed bag on Thursday. The bad? The House 'cut the baby in half' on relief to the racinos. Hey, as long as Rep. Lynn is happy,…

Delaware Political Weekly: June 22-28, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 29, 201864 Comments

1. BREAKING NEWS: Mike Ramone's Successor To File Today. Wow, Was I wrong! And was Dave Woodside right! Stephanie Barry will officially file today to challenge The Mediocrity That Is…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., June 28, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 28, 201835 Comments

"No ganja for you." Thus saieth the Somoronic solons in Dover. The bill got 21 votes, needed 25. Only one R, Jeff Spiegelman, voted for it. Here are the D's…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., June 27, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 27, 20184 Comments

While the Budget Bill passed in the House and was sent to the Governor, there might be problems with the bill that gives state employees and pensioners a one-time bonus.…

Chris Coons, Mr. Quick Study

By Alby June 26, 20183 Comments

You can't slip anything past Sen. Chris Coons. He sat for an interview yesterday with WDEL, in which he said -- better sit down -- that Trump needs to be…

Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tues. June 26, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 26, 20182 Comments

This lame session of the General Assembly limps towards its merciful conclusion four session days hence. T, W, Th, and Saturday. If any historians have the stomach to look back,…

Wagner’s Disgrace Is Big Boost for Davies

By Alby June 25, 201865 Comments

Today's Department of Labor ruling in favor of Kathleen Davies in her dispute with her former boss, Auditor Tom Wagner, was no doubt satisfying for her in a professional sense.…

Delaware Political Weekly: June 15-21, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 22, 201816 Comments

1. Will Wilmington House Delegation Suck Even More Next Year? All signs point to yes. Rep. J. J. Johnson, who doesn't live in Wilmington, but represents a small portion of…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: June 21, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 21, 20183 Comments

A mixed bag yesterday. The good? State employees will now be entitled to 12 weeks of family leave for the birth or adoption of a child. The neutral? The Budget…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., June 20, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 20, 20186 Comments

Some days suck more than others. Yesterday, the Senate voted down an assault weapons ban, with the Senate's answer to the 'Get Off My Lawn' guy, Brian Bushweller, dealing the…

Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: June 19, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 19, 201828 Comments

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…