Developing – Cathy Cloutier Standing Down?

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I don't know how much weight to give this, but there is chat going around that Cloutier is either not running for re-election or changing her party affiliation. The "standing down" chat sort of makes sense on its face. Along with Anthony Delcollo, she is the most endangered Republican this election, as her district is no longer a Republican district, and she will be facing a tough Democratic challenger after not really having to campaign for years. Additionally, she will be 70 years old in 2020. On the other hand, she is probably the one remaining Trump supporting Delaware Republican who could get a handful of Democratic voters to split their ticket for old time's sake. So maybe the Trump reverse coattails don't really apply? She has also featured prominently in recent wack-a-doo DEGOP fundraising emails. The only way the changing her party affiliation chat makes sense if John Carney or someone from the dying corporate wing of the Democratic Party is trying to throw a hail-mary to keep the seat from falling into the hands of someone who actually wants to accomplish something.

DL Open Thread 9/22

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A new Des Moines Register poll has Warren 2 points ahead of Biden in the Iowa caucuses. A key element of the whistleblower story is being misrepresented. The media keep…

Coming Monday – My Interview with Madinah Wilson-Anton

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Wilson-Anton's rock solid grasp of the issue, deep roots in the community, and passionate commitment are quickly building momentum for her campaign. Check back here tomorrow to read an interview in which we discuss what is motivating her to run and her vision for her district and the state.
We don’t need another working group, task force, commission or consortium to tell us what we already know: our school funding system is one of the least equitable in the country and our students are suffering because of it. There’s a reason why families are suing the Governor. State legislators shouldn’t be waiting for the courts to remedy this. With a growing number of teachers and education advocates in the legislature, we have no excuse not to take action.

Coons has a Challenger

Coons has a challenger, but unfortunately it isn't a progressive primary challenge. It is Mark Turley of Millsboro. I can't find any online footprint related to a going campaign, not even on the coo-coo-bananas IPod of Delaware website, but his filing email indicates that he is Mark Turley, Owner/President, of Projected Energy which is a renewable energy consulting firm. But that is not to say that Turley has any skin in the game. Filing fees are set by the parties and the IpodDE filing fees for this office appear to be $0.00. And BTW, I insist that you check out the Ipod's coo-coo-bananas web site. I'd post more screen shots, but you just don't get a feel for how WTF?!?! it is unless you visit it.

It’s hard to have a democracy when your media is lazy, stupid and corrupt

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"Trump Act of Murder on 5th Ave Ignites Dem Infighting"

That's the headline that would run in the New York Times if trump ever decide to keep his campaign promise to shoot someone on 5th Avenue. Does anyone doubt it? Similarly, the Hunter Biden story isn't really a story. But ooooh... GIVE ME THAT  juicy clickbait!!! Pretending Hunter Biden is a story is going to be the new "missing blonde woman!".  It will bring some eyeballs to headline like this Will Hunter Biden Jeopardize His Father’s Campaign? And it will get some NYT reports a few more twitter followers. So, all good!

DL Open Thread 9/20

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Iconic arms manufacturer Colt announced it will stop making military-style rifles for the civilian market, explaining that there already are enough of them to go around. That sound you hear…

Democrats, WTF?

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Q: How many ways can Congressional Democrats make themselves look like clueless idiots? (for the answer, read on, below this post I took from Eschaton)