DL Open Thread: Saturday, November 4, 2023
How And Why Netanyahu Propped Up Hamas. Must-reading--if only to add a little context to the back-and-forth we've had here: For years, the various governments led by Benjamin Netanyahu took…
Delaware Political Weekly: Oct. 27-Nov. 2, 2023
1. Candidates Can Now File For The Ballot. Some Have. We now have our first two official primaries for 2024: Karen Hartley Nagle vs. Marcus Henry for NCC Council President…
DL Open Thread: Friday, November 3, 2023
More Proof That Israel Doesn't Give A Shit What The World Thinks: The Jabaliya neighborhood north of Gaza City was pummeled with Israeli airstrikes for a third consecutive day on…
‘XPN’s Top Songs By Female Artists Poll: My Ballot
Every year, WXPN does an 885 Countdown featuring different themes. This year, for the first time, they're featuring best songs by female artists, which can include groups as well. For…
DL Open Thread: Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023
Bleep Bobby Knight. This Guy Deserves To Be Remembered: Ady Barkan, a progressive activist and attorney who used his years-long struggle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis to call for the protection…
Delaware’s Most Intriguing Legislative Races Of 2024: #1–RD 21
Frank Burns, who probably would have won in 2022 if Pete 'n Val didn't do everything they could to undercut him, returns for a rematch against Mike Ramone--if Ramone decides…
DL Open Thread: Sunday, October 29, 2023
The Man Who Saved Democracy Bows Out Of Presidential Race. Largely because he saved democracy. The story, of course, is more complicated: His decision to align himself with Mr. Trump…
DL Open Thread: Saturday, October 28, 2023
Lest You Thought That Dean Phillips Was A Legit Democratic Challenger To Biden...: Minnesota Representative Dean Phillips received financial support in his run for Congress from Harlan Crow – the same…
Delaware Political Weekly: Oct. 20-26, 2023
1. Yo, John, About That Fundraiser... You will recall this chain of events: On Sept. 12, BHL officially announces her candidacy. On Sept. 13, John Carney endorses her. On Sept.…
DL Open Thread: Friday, October 27, 2023
Justice Thomas' $267 K Motor Home. Not a single dollar of principal was ever repaid to the wealthy lender: The US supreme court justice Clarence Thomas failed to repay much…
BREAKING: BHL Gives Her Own Campaign A Clean Bill Of Health
I call bullshit. Here's the article: An internal audit of Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long’s campaign finances found the gubernatorial candidate and her husband did not accurately report campaign-related expenses when…
DL Open Thread: Thursday, October 26, 2023
They Still Haven't Found The Mass Shooter? No mask. Apparently no body armor. Figured when I went to sleep that he wasn't long for this world. Figured wrong. Reportedly a…
Bethany Beached: Day 37!
Kids, today we take a deep dive into Delaware Way cronyism. Dating back to 2017, featuring BHL and one of her political allies. The reward? Another job for which the…