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DL Open Thread: Saturday, June 13, 2026

By El Somnambulo June 13, 20263 Comments

DL 'I helped Elon Musk Become A Trillionaire, And All I Got Was This Lousy Primary Challenge'. To be fair, Krista Griffith also got a bleepload of contributions from Musk's…

Song of the Day 6/12: Electric Light Orchestra, “Evil Woman”

By Alby June 12, 2026No Comments

Whenever I've considered using "Evil Woman" as a topical song, I faced the problem of deciding which of the MAGA villainesses deserved the distinction. But one by one, the Clickbait…

DL Open Thread: Friday, June 12, 2026

By El Somnambulo June 12, 20266 Comments

Carney Surfaces: The city of Wilmington said Thursday that homeless residents of Christina Park must be gone by sunset Monday. Then, officials said they will erect a perimeter fence to…

Delaware Political Weekly: Week Ending Thursday, June 11, 2026

By El Somnambulo June 12, 202611 Comments

I'd like to dedicate this to the Good People Of Sharpley: 1. Rep. Krista Griffith Offers Ice Cream To The Residents Of Sharpley. Yes, it's almost certainly some sort of violation…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thursday, June 11, 2026

By El Somnambulo June 11, 2026No Comments

A (mostly) 'just the facts, ma'am' edition. Here's yesterday's Session Activity Report. Oooh, here's a tidbit I missed yesterday. The Senate had previously unanimously passed SB 22 (Townsend), 'the Fair…

Song of the Day 6/11: Frank Sinatra and Antonio Carlos Jobim, “How Insensitive”

By Alby June 11, 2026No Comments

Guest post by Nathan Arizona Ironically, Frank Sinatra was at his most sensitive when he joined Antonio Carlos Jobim on Jobim’s song “How Insensitive." He needed to be. Jobim was…

DL Open Thread: Thursday, June 11, 2026

By El Somnambulo June 11, 20264 Comments

Should Delaware Provide Funds For A Company Like This? I'm legitimately asking: Delaware recently awarded nearly $800,000 to a student loan company through a grant that one economic development official…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., June 10, 2026

By El Somnambulo June 10, 20261 Comment

Legislators can get a bill through the General Assembly in a matter of hours--from introduction to headed to the Governor's Office--if they really want to. In other words, these two…

Song of the Day 6/10: Red Hot Chili Peppers, “Californication”

By Alby June 10, 2026No Comments

In what I assume is a dry run for November, Republicans throughout the land are squawking that the mayoral primary in Los Angeles – along with all other elections in…

DL Open Thread: Wednesday, June 10, 2026

By El Somnambulo June 10, 20266 Comments

Ted 'Horsey D' Kittila Goes National. Well, international. Always knew he had it in him: One of President Trump’s lawyers is being sued for millions of dollars over his role…

Krista’s Korporate Kabal Violates Delaware Election Law

By El Somnambulo June 9, 202632 Comments

They sent out one of those mailers--you know, a 'Call Krista and Tell Her She's the Bestest Legislator EVER' piece. (Yes, I've seen the piece, can't print it b/c it…

Song of the Day 6/9: The Pretenders, “I Go to Sleep”

By Alby June 9, 2026No Comments

After inconveniencing tens of thousands of New Yorkers so he could watch game 3 of the NBA finals, Donald Trump did what we all wish he'd do more: He fell…

Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, June 9, 2026

By El Somnambulo June 9, 20264 Comments

Time for the big finish, folks. Lots to do. Starting today. We've got some good, we've got some bad. In fact, on the very same Senate Agenda. The good? SB…