Delaware Political Weekly: June 22-28, 2018
1. BREAKING NEWS: Mike Ramone's Successor To File Today. Wow, Was I wrong! And was Dave Woodside right! Stephanie Barry will officially file today to challenge The Mediocrity That Is…
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., June 28, 2018
"No ganja for you." Thus saieth the Somoronic solons in Dover. The bill got 21 votes, needed 25. Only one R, Jeff Spiegelman, voted for it. Here are the D's…
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., June 27, 2018
While the Budget Bill passed in the House and was sent to the Governor, there might be problems with the bill that gives state employees and pensioners a one-time bonus.…
Supreme Court Goes Rogue
With its illegitimate justice, Neil Gorsuch, deciding these 5-4 cases: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-upholds-trump-travel-ban-n873441 https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/26/opinion/supreme-court-american-express.html https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/25/us/politics/supreme-court-texas-gerrymandering.html More outrages to come, no doubt.
Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tues. June 26, 2018
This lame session of the General Assembly limps towards its merciful conclusion four session days hence. T, W, Th, and Saturday. If any historians have the stomach to look back,…
Delaware Political Weekly: June 15-21, 2018
1. Will Wilmington House Delegation Suck Even More Next Year? All signs point to yes. Rep. J. J. Johnson, who doesn't live in Wilmington, but represents a small portion of…
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: June 21, 2018
A mixed bag yesterday. The good? State employees will now be entitled to 12 weeks of family leave for the birth or adoption of a child. The neutral? The Budget…
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., June 20, 2018
Some days suck more than others. Yesterday, the Senate voted down an assault weapons ban, with the Senate's answer to the 'Get Off My Lawn' guy, Brian Bushweller, dealing the…
‘Tender Age’ Shelters: Warehouses For Babies And Toddlers
Rachel Maddow just broke down on the air as this story broke: http://time.com/5316764/toddler-immigrants-tender-age-shelters/ 'Tender Age Shelters". What a fucking euphemism. The Trump Administration has been hiding this from the all…
Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: June 19, 2018
It all comes down to Cathy Cloutier. Today, the Senate will vote on a motion to (pardon the expression) discharge the assault weapons bill to the Senate floor for a…
Delaware Political Weekly: June 8-14, 2018
1. The Mulrooney Retirement. On virtually every issue, Rep. Mike Mulrooney has been a traditional Democrat, and not a Chamber lackey. He supports workers, families, equal rights for all, and…
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs. June 14, 2018
Let's talk assault weapons. Both public supporters and even John Carney have called for the assault weapons ban to be reconsidered. Meaning, a vote on the floor of the Senate.…
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., June 13, 2018
Strap yourselves in. We're goin' for a ride. It was a very busy legislative day on Tuesday. Here's the Session Activity Report. The highlights?: *Legislation providing 12 weeks of family…