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DL Open Thread: Friday, July 8, 2022
Trump’s IRS Head Used Audits As Weapon. Biden was apparently considering reappointing him: Charles Rettig, whose elevation by Trump to lead the service in 2018 surprised many tax professionals when it was announced, faced new scrutiny after the New York Times revealed that both former FBI director James B. Comey and his deputy, Andrew McCabe, […]
Speaker Pete ‘Unavailable For Comment’ Watch: Day 7
I don’t think it’s funny no more: Well, I think it’s still funny. The House can’t do anything without him. And he’s holed up somewhere. The D Caucus can’t unilaterally get rid of him since the Speaker is elected by the entire House. I don’t think the House rules envisioned this scenario. I mean, would […]
DL Open Thread: Thursday, July 7, 2022
Bye Bye Boris. He proved Badenov that not even he could survive it: He delivered the address to the nation after he was prompted to resign by a Conservative Party revolt and a list of scandals — including parties that violated his own pandemic lockdown rules and the appointment of a lawmaker to a key […]
Speaker Pete’s ‘Unavailable For Comment’ Watch: Day 6
It was a day much like any other day. John Carney says his ‘hands are tied’ when it comes to doing anything about KMG: On Tuesday, Governor John Carney weighed in on the conviction of State Auditor Kathy McGuiness on three misdemeanor charges while in office, stating there’s not much he can do about her […]
Deb Heffernan’s Re-Election Strategy: Kill Climate Bill(s), Harvest Campaign Cash From Polluters
Prologue: On Monday, June 13, 2022, Delaware’s foremost corporate fixer/lobbyist Bobby Byrd joins the 6th RD Democratic Committee. His daughter, Rebecca Byrd, is already a member of the committee. Byrd, who heads up Byrd & Associates (which includes his daughter, and lobbyist Kim Gomes), has publicly pledged to raise as much money as it will […]
Speaker Pete ‘Unavailable For Comment’ Watch: Day 5
Let’s wrap up Day 4, courtesy of the Delaware State News: While Senate leadership agreed on the next course of action, the same could not be said for those in the House. In a joint statement, only House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst, D-Bear, and House Majority Whip Larry Mitchell, D-Elsmere, demanded the auditor step down […]
‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes For June 2022
Dave Alvin singing about a train? Know any better way to kick off a best-of-the-month wrap-up? I don’t. This belongs in the pantheon of their very best: This whole album’s great. Gild Hall possibility?: I DARE you not to like this: Nathan Arizona’s Fave Of The Month? It’s only 106 seconds long, but it’s a […]
DL Open Thread: Sunday, July 3, 2022
I hereby grant you temporary dispensation from reading and commenting on DL. These last few days have been so much fun, with all the news and all the comments from you. Such dispensation, however, does not extend to me. Let’s see what tickles my fancy today… Secret Service: Gutsy Heroes Or Trump Yes-Men? WaPo’s Carol […]
DL Open Thread: Saturday, July 2, 2022
How Long Does Speaker Pete Have? Maybe until Tuesday. At that point post-holiday weekend, he’ll have to respond in the wake of the building demand for legislators to take some action on McGuiness. Unless…he opts for the Witness Protection Program which–come to think of it, might not be such a bad idea considering what each […]
Yo, Speaker Pete: Ball’s In Your Court
What are you gonna do? Continue to run interference for the disgraced State Auditor, or do your job? From the Delaware Constitution: § 1. Impeachment power of House; trial by Senate; oath of Senators; vote; presiding officers. Section 1. The House of Representatives shall have the sole power of impeaching; but two-thirds of all the […]
Delaware Political Weekly: June 24-30, 2022
1. Lydia York To The Rescue. Whether or not jurors have become so used to Delaware Way corruption that they’re prepared to give Kathy McGuiness a pass, we as Democrats see KMG for who she is–an utter disgrace of a public officeholder. Lydia York offers integrity and professionalism. With an MBA from Wharton and Law […]
DL Open Thread: Friday, July 1, 2022
Democrats Vote Against Renters’ Protection. Somehow, SS1/SB101 got to the floor. And lost. Here are those D’s who voted no: Nnamdi Chukwuocha, Stephanie Bolden, Sean Matthews, Peter Schwartzkopf, Franklin Cooke, Ed Osienski, William Carson, William Bush, and Andria Bennett: None of the dissenters spoke on their reason for voting no, with Jeff Spiegelman (R) voicing […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., June 30, 2022
SS1/SB 101. The entire Senate D Caucus (with the exception of Champion Of The Overdogs Spiros Mantzavinos) wants the House to pass this bill that affords legal protection for renters. The bill passed the Senate on June 8, 2021. Speaker Pete has been playing Rope-A-Dope with the bill ever since. Buried it in Stephanie Bolden’s […]
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