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DL Open Thread: Fri., June 21, 2019

By El Somnambulo June 21, 201913 Comments

72, Count 'Em, 72, Philly Cops Suspended For Racist & Anti-Muslim Facebook Posts. Here's the research that nailed 'em. Gee, think we might find something similar here in Delaware? The…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., June 20, 2019

By El Somnambulo June 20, 201911 Comments

Gotta work today. Less snark, less...everything. Minimum wage legislation was not released by the Senate Finance Committee. For all we know, the committee never met and never considered the bill.…

DL Open Thread: Thurs., June 20, 2019

By El Somnambulo June 20, 20192 Comments

Mountaire Poisoning Sussex County? While this piece is for subscribers only, it refers to a 'Young Turks' investigation. Here's some fair use: It is hosted by Emma Vigeland, a correspondent…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: June 19, 2019

By El Somnambulo June 19, 20195 Comments

Sometimes it's the little details that nag at me. Can someone explain why HB 73, which is the first leg of a constitutional amendment to legalize 'no-excuses absentee voting', has…

DL Open Thread: Weds., June 19, 2019

By El Somnambulo June 19, 20196 Comments

Biden Promises Not To 'Demonize The Wealthy': At swanky fundraiser, of course. As if not making them pay their fair share is demonization. Here's What Real Democratic Governors Do: Pa.…

Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tues., June 18, 2019

By El Somnambulo June 18, 201915 Comments

While we still have two more weeks to slog through, I see no reason not to write the post-mortem on this disaster of a legislative session. It's basic: A Democratic…

DL Open Thread: Tues., June 18, 2019

By El Somnambulo June 18, 20192 Comments

Trump Vows Massive Immigration Arrests And Deportations Starting Next Week. Even former DHS Secretary Nielsen didn't want to do this. Supreme Court Holds That States Can Prosecute Miscreants Like Trump.…

DL Open Thread: Mon., June 17, 2019

By El Somnambulo June 17, 20196 Comments

Bad Poll Results? Fire Your Pollsters. That's what Trump did. BTW, poll results show Trump losing to almost every major D, according to a Fox News poll. Maybe he can…

AYFKM??!! McBride And Carney Kill Minimum Wage Increase

By El Somnambulo June 16, 20197 Comments

No, this is not an 'alternative universe' exercise in imagination. Matt Bittle has the gory details in this story: Senate President Pro Tempore David McBride’s decision to hold legislation that…

DL Open Thread: Sun., June 16, 2019

By El Somnambulo June 16, 2019

Senate Rethugs Have Long Knives Out For Mick Mulvaney. They think he's free-lancing on a budget deal, thus causing a crisis. Don't forget, he was a Freedom Kaukus Kook before…

DL Open Thread: Sat. June 15, 2019

By El Somnambulo June 15, 20195 Comments

Is Economic Growth The Wrong Standard To Measure A Country's Success?: New Zealand thinks so. You just might agree. I do. The Democratic Debate Lineups: Anyone want to predict the…

DL Open Thread: Fri., June 14, 2019

By El Somnambulo June 14, 20196 Comments

Progressive Announces Challenge To Susan Collins. Primaries on both sides appear likely. FEC Chair: It's Illegal To Get Elections Dirt From Foreign Governments. Always Has Been. Wonder how long before…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., June 13, 2019

By El Somnambulo June 13, 201923 Comments

Let's start with some good news: The minimum wage increase bill cleared committee. The Forces Of Ee-Vil were out in force and are just getting revved up to drive a…