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DL Open Thread: Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023
Daily Kos–Union-Buster?: Daily Kos Management (DKM) informed the Daily Kos Guild (DKG) on Thursday, Jan. 12, that they plan to lay off employees represented by DKG. These proposed layoffs are focused in our Activism and Content departments—responsible for leading campaigns that advance human rights, equity, and justice, and for creating the news you read on […]
DL Open Thread: Friday, January 20, 2023
Krugman: ‘Don’t Appease Economic Terrorists.’: No, raising the debt limit doesn’t give the president free rein to spend whatever he wants. It simply allows the government to honor its promises, which include everything from paying interest on its debt to sending checks to Social Security recipients. These promises, duly authorized by Congress, exceed the expected […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., Jan. 19, 2023
The air of excitement is palpable. The day that John Carney comes out of hibernation to discover he casts no shadow. Nor utters words of wisdom. His State Of The State Address. We’ve probably already heard his one initiative for the upcoming fiscal year–a boost in teachers’ salaries. Otherwise–another six weeks of winter while the […]
DL Open Thread: Thursday, January 19, 2023
Famous Delaware Pro Rassler Killed In Auto Accident. Jay Briscoe, whose real name was Jamin Pugh. The Briscoes were a world-class tag team. Jay posted a homophobic tweet back around 15 years ago, which cost them a shot at WWE. However, he was exceedingly and genuinely remorseful, and sought to educate himself about LGBT issues. […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., January 18, 2023
Hoo-boy. So much stuff to cover, much of it bad. Featuring at least one screed, maybe more. First, the ‘just the facts, ma’am’ portion of the Wrap-Up, aka yesterday’s Session Activity Report. What’s most notable is what’s not on the report, which will be the subject of Screed Number One. But first, Kim Williams’ mostly-useless […]
Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, January 17, 2023
We’ve got some really bad bills coming up in committee this week. Unfortunately, for today’s report, most of them are due to be considered on Wednesday. A couple of them are mind-numbingly dumb. I can’t wait. You, however, will have to. Perhaps the General Assembly does nothing better, or more consistently, than forming some sort […]
DL Open Thread: Sunday, January 15, 2023
Some Fantastic Changes To Medicare. Cap on insulin prices, free vaccinations, and more. Yes, Rethugs want to roll back some of the changes. D’s should be shouting hosannas from the rooftops. The $13 Mill Freshman QB. Well, he WAS until his NIL agreement fell apart. Great article. This is the new Bizarro World of college […]
DL Open Thread: Saturday, January 14, 2023
Everybody Knew About Santos’ Lies–Except The Democrats: In late 2021, as he prepared to make a second run for a suburban New York City House seat, George Santos gave permission for his campaign to commission a routine background study on him. Campaigns frequently rely on this kind of research, known as vulnerability studies, to identify […]
DL Open Thread: Friday, January 13, 2023
The New ‘McCarthy Committee’. This new MAGAT playground has the potential to be every bit as destructive as the House Un-American Activities Committee and the anti-Communist witch hunt by Sen. Joseph McCarthy: Both the McCarthy hearings in the 1950s and investigations by the House Un-American Activities Committee in the 1930s and 1940s have come to […]
DL Open Thread: Thursday, January 12, 2023
Could We See Vince McMahon Strutting Down King Street? There’s always a Delaware Connection, and we should be thankful for that. Vince McMahon, who had resigned from the WWE Board, and as CEO, last summer, following multiple confirmed incidents of sexual abuse and multiple payouts, forced his way back into power. Because he owns over […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thursday, January 12, 2023
It’s official: Gov. Carney’s State Of The State Address will take place on Tuesday, January 17. Or on Thursday, January 19. (Hey, maybe even on Wednesday, January 18.) It will not, however, quoting from SCR 1, take place “on Tuesday, January 19, 2023”. Because the date doesn’t exist. However, SCR 1 unanimously passed the Senate […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., January 11, 2023
Both the House and the Senate passed series of Resolutions to organize for the upcoming legislative session. They can conduct business now. For legislative newbies, if you click on the previous link, you will find the Legislative Activity Report from yesterday. I link to the most recent one every day. You can find all legislative […]
Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Featuring the first REALLY BAD BILL OF THE SESSION. But, I’m getting ahead of myself. Today’s Opening Session is merely ceremonial. Swearing-in of the Senators and the Reps, followed by receptions, and pictures with families and friends. For all you legislative newbies out there, welcome! We cover every legislative session day with a pre-game show […]
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