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‘Tender Age’ Shelters: Warehouses For Babies And Toddlers

By El Somnambulo June 19, 201821 Comments

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

By El Somnambulo June 19, 201828 Comments

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

By El Somnambulo June 15, 201810 Comments

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

By El Somnambulo June 14, 201813 Comments

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

By El Somnambulo June 13, 20189 Comments

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…

BREAKING: Rep. Mike Mulrooney To Retire

By El Somnambulo June 12, 20184 Comments

Rep. Mike Mulrooney (D-17th RD) has announced that he will not seek reelection, according to WDEL. While Mulrooney has been especially strong on labor issues, he has also been one…

Get On Board The Kathleen Davies Bandwagon

By El Somnambulo June 12, 201826 Comments

Yes, we have an outstanding candidate for State Auditor. One who is building some momentum. I've been slow to recognize this development, but both Kevin Ohlandt and Blue Delaware have…

General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tues. June 12, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 12, 20184 Comments

First, we must do a post-game wrap-up from last Thursday's action-packed session. You can follow along with the Session Activity Report. The high(and low)lights. The Equal Rights Amendment passed the…

Delaware Political Weekly: June 1-7, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 8, 201813 Comments

1. It's Official: Sturgeon vs. Lavelle. Monsignor Lavelle has filed, much to the delight of the NRA. The Senator earned the monicker 'monsignor' by supporting the Catholic Diocese's cover-up of…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., June 7, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 7, 20188 Comments

Greg Lavelle and Dave McBride. The two senators who made sure that wielders of assault weapons will be able to mow down children, teachers, ordinary citizens, police, and others. What…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., June 6, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 6, 20187 Comments

I think they're just trolling Rep. PAL Longhurst now. Yes, the Senate passed the bump stock bill. And, yes, they placed yet another amendment onto the bill, making eight in…

Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tues., June 5, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 5, 201810 Comments

Let's talk gun bills. What the General Assembly does, or does not do, with gun legislation will determine whether this session can be deemed even somewhat of a success. How…

Trump ‘Disinvites’ Eagles From White House Ceremony

By El Somnambulo June 4, 201811 Comments

This is a true story. From the Washington Post: "The Philadelphia Eagles are unable to come to the White House with their full team to be celebrated tomorrow,” President Trump…