General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., Jan. 16, 2014

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., Jan. 16, 2014

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Well, one day in, and already one of my predictions has gone down in flames. (Or is it 'up in flames'?) Thought it would be easy for the Senate to resurrect HB 88(Barbieri),   which would establish procedures to try and keep guns out of the hands of the dangerously mentally-ill. We weren't talking about passing the bill, we were just talking about restoring the bill to the Senate calendar. However, this signature initiative of Attorney General Beau Biden went nowhere on Tuesday, likely prompted by the notable absence of Beau Biden.  From the News-Journal story:
Senate Minority Leader Gary Simpson, R-Milford, said he expected Biden to be in Legislative Hall to make his case.  “If this bill is that important, I would think the attorney general would be present to debate it,” Simpson said. “He should be on the job and seen and heard from, rather than his staff speaking in his name.” Biden’s chief of staff, Timothy Mullaney, said Biden spent his day in meetings to discuss violence in Wilmington. Biden was not available for interviews to discuss a new Wilmington crime plan announced by Mayor Dennis Williams. Joe Rogalsky, who leads legislative efforts for Biden, said the attorney general would not give up on the gun-control issue.
Simpson's right, you know. Perhaps a little cruel, but right. Were Biden up to the task, he would have been in Legislative Hall. It's not a long drive from Wilmington. However, it proved to be a Route Too Far to revive his signature bill. You do the math.
Time To Level With Us, Beau

Time To Level With Us, Beau

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Beau Biden apparently wants to have it both ways. According to this article at WDEL.com,   Biden states that he plans to run for reelection in 2014, but refuses to give any update on his health. Although the '...long, curving scar stretching from his left ear to the top of his head' provides a clue. However, Biden "is still refusing to discuss details about a recent health scare that sent him to a Texas cancer center." This in the same interview where he says he'll run for reelection.
Roll Call item on Beau Biden throws a curve ball

Roll Call item on Beau Biden throws a curve ball

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This Abby Livingston Roll Call item on Beau Biden unfolds pretty much as expected. The "local operatives" were probably a couple of people at Dem HQ. Maybe Ed Freel, touting the 'new' Tom Carper (still a 'pup' after close to 40 years on the public dole). Perhaps the Chamber of Commerce lackey Rich Heffron or Celia Cohen touting the timeless beauty of the status quo. You know, the usual. Then suddenly the needle scratches a new groove. Why is Senator Hall Long pictured? Find out inside...

Why Would FOIA Not Apply to the Wilmington Mayor’s Office?

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DelCOG (and John Flaherty) informs us of something pretty alarming -- that AG Biden's office officially thinks that the Office of the Wilmington Mayor is *not* covered by FOIA. How can that be, you ask? According to the DelCOG letter, the AGs office has issued an opinion at the Wilmington Mayor's office is not subject to FOIA because the Mayor's office is a 1 person agency.

Volunteer Opportunity This Sunday

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If you have been just dying to get out there to meet the Democratic candidates and do something to help get them elected, I have an opportunity for you. Come see Chris Coons, John Carney, Beau Biden, Chip Flowers, Richard Korn and others. Then help us get them elected.