Delaware Political Weekly: April 29-May 5, 2022
1. Felon-To-Be (?) Files For Reelection. Kathleen McGuiness, of course, as a Democrat. For State Auditor. Will any self-styled leader within the Party do anything to find a challenger to…
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., May 5, 2022
Some interesting bills on today's agendas. But first, here is Wednesday's session activity report. Make of it what you will. Only a two-bill Senate Agenda, but both are consequential. SB…
DL Open Thread: Thursday, May 5, 2022
Abortion Pills The Next Battleground: Medication abortion — a two-drug combination that can be taken at home or in any location and is authorized for use in the first 10…
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Wednesday, May 4, 2022
It feels more than a little depressing to be living in a post-Wade world. Not even so much because of the decision, but because of the acquiescence and unwillingness/inability to…
How Delaware Codified Roe v Wade Protections–And Who Voted Against It
In 2017, Sen. Bryan Townsend introduced SB 5, which was designed to ensure that Delawareans would continue to be protected under Roe v Wade, should the Supreme Court do what…
Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Everything pales in contrast to the Supreme Court killing Roe v. Wade. Thankfully, Delaware enacted legislation retaining all the protections of Roe v. Wade in the event that this day…
‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes: April, 2022
No better way to start out this month than with one of my fave artists of recent times. I love this song: If you like(d) Ought like I do (did):…
DL Open Thread: Sunday, May 1, 2022
Tucker Carlson: American Nationalist. When the history of the death of American democracy (or what passes for it) is written (whether it's permitted to be published or read depends upon…
DL Open Thread: Saturday, April 30, 2022
Western Artillery Flows Into Ukraine. Is there any hope that this war can be contained? I'm going with 'No': The Western artillery flooding into Ukraine will alter the war with…
DL Open Thread: Friday, April 29, 2022
You Know Less About Dogs Than You Thought You Knew. Why? Because we humans like to check off boxes that aren't always correct. Oh, and we deal in stereotypes: Breed…
Delaware Political Weekly: April 22-28, 2022
1. Dem Kingmakers Unite Behind Marcus Henry To Succeed Matt Meyer. Why did all of these 'influencers' flock to Henry's side for his announcement? Here are my thoughts. First, as…
DL Open Thread: Thursday, April 28, 2022
D's 'Shocked' That Ohio Union Members Love Trump. Not to mention, Rethugs' relentless gerrymandering has placed D seats at risk. Right on cue, NY Court rules rare D redistricting unconstitutional. …
DL Open Thread: Sunday, April 24, 2022
Don't Think Kevin McCarthy Is Gonna Be The Next Speaker. Assuming the Rethugs win, which the Democratic Party has been trying to ensure happens: House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy denied…