BREAKING: UD To Go (Semi-) Big Time In Football
From Sports Illustrated: Delaware is preparing to join Conference USA in the 2025–26 academic year, according to multiple reports. With Delaware’s move from the FCS to the FBS, it would become…
Seeking DL’s MVP’s Of 2023
The floor is officially open for nominations! Who were those who were the most valuable to the progressive cause in Delaware in 2023? They can be people, they can be…
Delaware Department Of Elections ‘Ain’t Worth A Bucket Of Warm Spit’
When it comes to investigations, they opt out. They've now said so. From a must-read piece by Amanda Fries (h-t to Joe Connor, who apparently doesn't sleep): Delaware elections officials…
DL Open Thread: November 26, 2023
Trump Commuted The Sentences Of Only The Best People. This one raises all sorts of questions: Jonathan Braun of New York had served just two and a half years of…
DL Open Thread: Saturday, November 25, 2023
Pretty Much EVERYBODY Hates Medicare Advantage. Meaning, John Carney should read this article: More than 30 million older Americans are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans, wooed by lower premiums and…
DL Open Thread: Friday, November 24, 2023
Cease Fire Holds--For Now: A four-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas appeared to be taking effect on Friday, signaling the start of what could be the longest pause in fighting…
Delaware Political Weekly: Nov. 17-23, 2023
1. Jane Hovington To Carry D Banner In RD 37 Special Election. Despite Betsy Maron's breathless prose, Hovington is a sacrificial lamb. Presumably offered up b/c nobody else stepped forward. …
DL Open Thread: Thursday, November 23, 2023
Israel: 'At Least Two More Days Of Wanton Destruction Before Cease-Fire'. Because 5000 dead children just aren't enough: The Israel Defense Forces said ground troops had “continued striking” in Gaza,…
I Get A Letter From ‘Doctor’ Bethany Hall Long
Well, actually, my wife did. But it was addressed to me. 'Doctor' Bethany Hall Long wants to make sure I've, uh, had my shots: Hi Stephen, I may be running…
DL Open Thread: Sunday, November 19, 2023
You Got To Fight--For Your Right--For Junk Fees. Lobbyists battle Biden Administration against regulating junk fees: Frustrated with airlines that charge passengers steep fees to check bags and change flights,…
DL Open Thread: Friday, November 17, 2023
Cris Barrish Is On The Case!: Finally, a great reporter lays bare the utterly pathetic state of BHL's gubernatorial campaign. There is so much astounding detail in this story that…
Delaware Political Weekly: November 10-16, 2023
1. Special Election In RD 37. State Representative Ruth Briggs King has resigned her House seat effective immediately as she has just moved out of her district. By current Rethug standards,…
George Santos And Bethany Hall Long: Separated At Birth?
Does this sound familiar?: ...investigators found evidence that _____ used campaign funds for personal purposes, defrauded donors and filed false or incomplete campaign finance and financial disclosure reports... Let's fill…