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DL Open Thread Tuesday, April 30, 2024

By Alby April 30, 202418 Comments

Gov. John Carney officially announced his candidacy for mayor of Wilmington Monday. If he succeeds, it would mark one of the biggest self-demotions since ex-President John Quincy Adams was elected…

Song of the Day 4/29: Dave Matthews Band, “Ants Marching”

By Alby April 29, 20242 Comments

Seems this was the year the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame bit the bullet and opened its doors to bands that were popular but critically scorned. Foreigner was finally…

DL Open Thread Monday, April 29, 2024

By Alby April 29, 20244 Comments

Trump's courtroom snoozing isn't just a punchline – according to this expert, it's another sign of his cognitive decline. According to Dr. John Gartner, "Trump fell asleep 4 out of…

BREAKING!!: Delaware Working Families Party Announces Endorsements

By El Somnambulo April 29, 202463 Comments

Here is the press release in its entirety: Delaware Working Families Party Announces First Round of Endorsements in 2024 Elections Endorsements Include Collin O’Mara For Governor, Slate of State House…

Song of the Day 4/28: Henry Gross, “Shannon”

By Alby April 28, 20241 Comment

You don't have to be an animal lover to find yourself aghast at the Kristi Noem dog-killing story – not just that she did it in the first place, which…

DL Open Thread: Sunday, April 28, 2024

By El Somnambulo April 28, 20243 Comments

Every Dog-Killer Has Its Day. Noem's day is done: The outpouring of animal love from political social media is all in response to South Dakota Gov. Kristi L. Noem (R)…

DL Open Thread: Saturday, April 27, 2024

By El Somnambulo April 27, 20244 Comments

Election Integrity--Rethuglican-Style. They no longer even pretend that they're not gonna try to steal the election: When conservative lawyer and media personality Christina Bobbbecame one of the latest members of…

Song of the Day 4/26: The Beatles, “I’m Only Sleeping”

By Alby April 26, 2024

He's at it again. Trump reportedly took a "bonafide nap" during his lawyer's cross-examination of National Enquirer honcho David Pecker this morning. Remember, with people like Trump, every accusation is…

DL Open Thread: Friday, April 26, 2024

By El Somnambulo April 26, 20249 Comments

No DC Trump Trial Before Election. The Supreme Court has guaranteed it in a multitude of ways. Josh Marshall says it best: I was watching cable news this afternoon at…

Delaware Political Weekly: April 19-25, 2024

By El Somnambulo April 26, 202424 Comments

1. The Ultimate Delaware Way Team. Pairing the Intellectual Bankruptcy and the Ethical Bankruptcy Of The Delaware Way: 2. When You're The Rethuglican Chair, And Nobody Wants To Run For…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., April 25, 2024

By El Somnambulo April 25, 20249 Comments

The Big Story: Hospital Lobbyists Likely To Swarm Leg Hall Today. There's only one bill of note on either Agenda today. But, since it's a stick in the eye of…

DL Open Thread: Thursday, April 25, 2024

By El Somnambulo April 25, 202416 Comments

One Journalist Explains The Link Between Rethugs And Manufactured Outrage Over 'Anti-Semitism'. I was thinking it, should've written it: In early December, the House Education Committee held a hearing considering…

Song of the Day 4/25: Mary J. Blige and U2, “One”

By Alby April 24, 20241 Comment

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame long since stretched the definition of "rock and roll" to include other genres, especially hip-hop and R&B, which often draws scorn from rock…