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General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thursday, January 14, 2021

By El Somnambulo January 14, 2021

You can't have a progressive tax system without progressive legislators. Progressives were in short supply during the terms of Governors Pete DuPont, Mike Castle and Tom Carper. Revenue was not…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Wednesday, January 13, 2021

By El Somnambulo January 13, 2021

The virtual pageantry is over, the leaders and committees have been made official, and both chambers are ready for action. Not, of course, w/o some protest votes from the toothless…

Mad Props For LBR

By El Somnambulo January 13, 2021

This video has gone, pardon the expression, viral. As well it should. You can see the barely-contained smirk on the face of QAnon Conspirator Marjorie Taylor Greene. My favorite line?:…

Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, January 12, 2021

By El Somnambulo January 12, 2021

I haven't been this psyched for a legislative session in forever. Members of the 151st General Assembly will be sworn in virtually today. You can view the ceremonies here and…

We Want YOU To Run For State Auditor!

By El Somnambulo January 11, 2021

Let's not mince words: The Office Of State Auditor has extraordinary potential to promote accountability and transparency in state government. The State Auditor, the last two in particular, have instead…

DL Open Thread: Sunday, January 10, 2021

By El Somnambulo January 10, 2021

Trump Fired Federal Prosecutor In Georgia Because He Wouldn't Investigate Trump's 'Voter Fraud' Claims. That was the 'unforeseen circumstance' the prosecutor cited for leaving. Trump Pushed Georgia Elections Investigator To…

DL Open Thread: Saturday, January 9, 2021

By El Somnambulo January 9, 2021

The Incoming Senate Environmental Chair Is--Tom Carper. Incremental change awaits. Rethuglican Party Embraces Denialism. Does anything about this gathering seem in touch with reality to you? Rethuglican State Attorneys General…

DL Open Thread: Friday, January 8, 2021

By El Somnambulo January 8, 2021

Capitol Police Officer Dies. Beaten by a thug wielding a fire extinguisher. Trump should be tried for murder. 'Reckless disregard', I know, I've watched way too much Law & Order. …

DL Open Thread Non-Coup (Sorta) Edition: Thursday, January 7, 2021

By El Somnambulo January 7, 2021

BTW, Biden Is Officially The President-Elect. You would have had to stay up until 5 am or so to know it. But, it happened. This IS Who We Are. The…

DL Open Thread: Trump-Incited Coup Edition

By El Somnambulo January 7, 2021

Trump brought 'em to DC, lit the fuse, incited them, and pointed them in the direction of the US Capitol. An assault on democracy to keep a despot in power.…

BREAKING: Biden Selects Merrick Garland To Be AG

By El Somnambulo January 6, 2021

Color me unexcited. I understand the symbolism, but he's not the progressive we needed: https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/06/biden-to-tap-merrick-garland-for-attorney-general-455410 Civil rights leaders will not be pleased. The closest analogy I can come up with:…

DL Open Thread: Wednesday, January 6, 2021: Non-Georgia Edition

By El Somnambulo January 6, 2021

Trump Prepares To Throw Pence Under The Bus. The coup officially fails today. Will poor Mike be OK? Doctors fear he might have to undergo a lipunsuction procedure. Won't Stop…

Dems March Through Georgia Open Thread

By El Somnambulo January 6, 2021

Make no mistake: They've won 'em both. Ossoff has a 16,000 vote lead, more than what Biden won Georgia by. The remaining smattering of outstanding votes are in strong D…