Opposing BFD China Climate Deal? Treason.

Opposing BFD China Climate Deal? Treason.

48 Comments
For years Republicans have held China's resistance to a carbon reduction treaty as a reason to oppose President Obama's efforts to address the climate crisis here. So, he cuts an amazing deal with China and what are Republicans doing? Opposing it. This is nothing short of treason.
DNC fundraising emails I’d love to Get

DNC fundraising emails I’d love to Get

6 Comments
Jason330, We screwed up. But here is the good news – starting today we aren’t taking any money from banks or finical services industries. None. Nothing. We now realize that working to protect the profits of banks doesn’t serve the interest of the working class Americans who have always been the backbone of the party. So from now on, the DNC will turn away all money from banks so that we can get back to being the party that looks out for the little guy. That will put us in a fundraising bind, so we will need to depend on people like you to help get the message out. You are the Democratic Party’s biggest asset. Thanks for considering a donation to help return the Democratic Party to its core values. Sincerely, Joe Biden
More under the fold.
A Message From Joe Biden – Nothing Has Changed

A Message From Joe Biden – Nothing Has Changed

19 Comments
This is depressing:
Jason330, I've been through a lot of elections, Jason330, and it's a simple fact that you're not going to win them all. No matter how hard you work, sometimes things don't turn out the way you want them to. But I hope you won't listen to any of the people who are saying that what happened on one Tuesday night in November changed everything -- because they are wrong. Nothing changed the fact that there are millions of Americans counting on us to create good middle-class jobs, and build better schools for our children. It didn't change that we still have a lot of work to do together, and two full years to do it. So I want you to stay committed, keep your head up, and invest in the future of our party. If you've saved your payment information, your donation will go through immediately. Thank you, Jason330 -- I mean it. Folks like you have always been the Democratic Party's biggest asset, and there's nothing that's going to change that either. Joe
‘Bulo On Al Mascitti Show Tuesday

‘Bulo On Al Mascitti Show Tuesday

We'll talk the 2014 Delaware election results, look at how 2016 might shape up, and maybe even look at the issues facing the upcoming General Assembly session. I'll even talk about how Tom Carper is showing some signs of vulnerability. All this and your calls, this Tuesday, 10 am to 12 noon, WDEL 1150-Newsradio.
Monday Open Thread [11.10.14]

Monday Open Thread [11.10.14]

47 Comments
Howard Dean echos Jason: "Where the hell is the Democratic party?...You've got to stand for something if you want to win...You cannot win if you are afraid...You've got to strengthen the state parties. It requires discipline, accountability, but it also requires money to go to the state parties and we have to trust the state parties."
Attendance Zone Decision for Cooke Elementary School Results In A Protest

Attendance Zone Decision for Cooke Elementary School Results In A Protest

98 Comments
An ipetition landed in my email.  Here's what it says:
Protest of Red Clay School Board's Attendance Zone Decision for Cooke Elementary School We demand that the Red Clay Consolidated School District School Board reverse their October 15 decision to deviate from the Attendance Zone feeder pattern that had been presented by the Attendance Zone Committee and accepted by the community. This last-minute decision undermined six months of work by the Attendance Zone Committee and did not give the community an opportunity to voice concerns. The students of Lancaster Court Apartments will not benefit from this decision, and the decision contradicts the Neighborhood Schools Act. The Board's action was not ethical and the decision is not acceptable.
So... I made some calls to try and figure out what happened.  I'm piecing this together from various conversations, so if anyone has additional insight please let me know.  Here's what I heard....
America’s Third World Voting Systems A Disgrace

America’s Third World Voting Systems A Disgrace

16 Comments
Voting across the country is in chaos. Our state by state patchwork of voting rules, laws, ID's, machines, processes, poll worker training and counting can only be described as third world. I believe these systemic flaws contribute to the national malaise about voting participation. For many it is a pain in the butt. Others, a huge inconvenience. For many a discouraging experience.