Delaware Political Weekly: March 31-April 6, 2012

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This was quite a week. While I wish that this had happened two years ago, I am psyched that Charles "Trey" Paradee has decided to run again. You may recall that Paradee almost knocked off Pam Thornburg in this Kent County 29th District back in 2008. In fact, initial results indicated that he had. Willis has established himself more effectively than most during his first two years, IMHO. However, this has all the earmarks of a competitive race. This oughtta be fun.

DL Tracking Poll Results — Kevin Wade (R)

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According to Kevin Wade and Kevin Wade supporting PACs, Delaware needs Kevin Wade. According to Delawareans, Delaware does not want Kevin Wade. Wade has a 60% unfavorable rating, which dwarfs his 18% favorable rating. Meanwhile, 22% are saying Kevin Who? While the readers of Delaware Liberal may not like Tom Carper all that much, Kevin Wade is no alternative.

Thursday Open Thread [4.5.12]

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Now that the Republican Primary is ending, I am going to start posting campaign ads in the open threads. But before that, we do have two polls from Pennsylvania and New York showing Romney winning. That seems to confirm that yes, the race is over.

Subsidies: Big Oil and Others

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If I give you $1 every year, would you give me $59 in return every year? Chances are, you wouldn't. However, if I were an oil company and you were a member of Congress that's exactly what happens, except you aren't giving out your money.

Sussex Musical Chairs

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As you know, the retirement of Sen. George Bunting as set up a game of musical chairs downstate, which already had two games going on with the new 6th District Senate seat and the new 20th District House seat added to the area. Last night, former Rep. Shirley Price spoke to the 38th RD Democratic Committee and announced that she will be running for her old seat.