DL Open Thread: Thursday, May 30, 2024
RIP, Lonnie George: I'll leave it to others to examine the Del-Tech aspect of the story. For me, Lonnie was the Speaker of the House during my first two years…
My Random Thoughts On Delaware’s Primaries
Subject to change from the moment I hit 'Publish'. 1. The race between Marcus Henry and Karen Hartley-Nagle is, in my opinion, over. Marcus has been everywhere, Karen is barely…
DL Open Thread: Sunday, May 26, 2024
Hillary Blames Everybody Else--Again. Only in the NYTimes would this be clickbait. Yo, Hillary, your arrogance and tone-deafness is largely why we got Trump in the first place: And in…
DL Open Thread: Saturday, May 25, 2024
"Why Our Polls Suck." That should have been the title of the enclosed article. But since it was published in the NYTimes, and since the article critiqued their poll's methodology,…
Delaware Political Weekly: May 17-23, 2024
1. The Rev Interviews Collin O'Mara. Since he is/was a skeptic, this extensive and aggressive interview with O'Mara comes highly recommended. Listen to the interview, form your own opinion. I…
DL Open Thread: Friday, May 24, 2024
Colleges To Pay Athletes. As if they weren't already: The NCAA and its five power conferences have approved a deal that paves the way for schools to pay athletes directly,…
Bribes, Payoffs, Or Both? What Do These Lobbyists Expect For Their $$’s?
From my inbox: Please Join Us After Session On May 23rd Contributions may be made for one candidate or for any combination. Checks for Senator Trey Paradee should be…
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., May 23, 2024
Paul Baumbach's bills protecting state retirees' health care benefits passed the Senate. Each bill had a friendly amendment added onto them. They're at the top of today's House Agenda, and…
DL Open Thread: Thurs., May 23, 2024
Oh, Nos! Not Another Plague Hitting Florida!!??: For all the obvious challenges facing South Florida as sea levels surge, one serious threat to public health and the environment remains largely…
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., May 22, 2024
As expected, the Hospital Cost Review Board bill as amended passed the House and heads to the Governor. No R's voted yes, D Reps. Lynn and Matthews voted no. One…
Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
The Big Story: Hospital Cost Review Board Bill Could Go To Governor Today. The bill was amended in the Senate, so it now returns to the House for final passage. …
Meyer Campaign Throws Shit At Collin O’Mara
Don't see any way one could interpret this otherwise: May 20th, 2024 Dear Commissioner, Albence, I wanted to inform you that according to the Delaware Constitution, a candidate for Governor…
DL Open Thread: Saturday, May 18, 2024
'All You Can Eat' Yourself Right Into Bankruptcy. 'Endless shrimp' to put an end to Red Lobster?: Locations of Red Lobster all over the country have been closing down, with…