Tag: Jack Markell

Markell Primary Victory Speech

Filed in National by on September 10, 2008 0 Comments

YouTube limits files to 10 minutes.  With all the applause, Jack took too long.  Nevertheless, check out the whole speech in two parts. Part 1 [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgVB0MEqWRg[/youtube] Part 2 [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8Wsc2hkrxQ[/youtube] Bonus if you can hear the little boy next to me on the stage say “When’s Jack Markell coming on?”  And then “When’s Barrack Obama coming […]

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Carney and Markell

Filed in National by on July 26, 2008 22 Comments

I have been, and continue to be, an undecided voter on the Markell/Carney decision. It may at times seem that I am an unabashed Carney supporter, but that is only due to the contrast with others in the blogosphere. I have a number of friends in both campaigns. I have been trying hard to give […]

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5th Annual Summer Bash June Jam for Jack

Filed in National by on June 4, 2008 14 Comments
5th Annual Summer Bash June Jam for Jack

You heard about this legendary party and fund raiser for Jack Markell, and you can check out (and contribute to) the legend yourself this weekend, on 7 June. It all starts at 12:30 (rain or shine) and seems to go until the music stops — there is plenty of food and drink, which means all […]

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Governor’s Debate — Wilmington Neighborhood Issues

Filed in Uncategorized by on April 26, 2008 6 Comments

The latest Democratic Governor’s debate was held this morning at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Wilmington. It was hosted by the Interfaith Coalition Building Blocks for Wilmington. The ICCBW is an ambitious group of ministers and other stakeholders who are looking to develop and implement strategies to work with at-risk kids and get them on […]

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More Scheduled Gubernatorial Debates

Filed in National by on April 9, 2008 0 Comments

FYI — two other (that I know of) gubernatorial debates are scheduled for this month: April 12 — forum is sponsored by DSEA from 9AM til 10:30AM at the Dover Downs Convention Center. You have to go to the DSEA’s website to register for this. All three declared candidates for Governor will be at this […]

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Governor’s Debate: Health Care

Filed in Uncategorized by on April 6, 2008 21 Comments

The Health Care debate between Jack Markell and John Carney started abit late on Friday morning — a good thing, since I was running really late. The auditorium was pretty much full (but not as many folks as at the Education debate), and this crowd was abit more sedate. The News Journal has written this […]

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The First Debate: Education

Filed in Uncategorized by on March 20, 2008 19 Comments

Attendees of the debate tonight between Democratic gubernatorial Jack Markell and John Carney on Education pretty much filled the lower space of the Grand and there were some folks who ventured up to the (cordoned off) area upstairs. Markell supporters were very visible – ranging from the kids outside with signs and cheers (having some […]

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Markell/Carney Gubernatorial Debate on Education

Filed in National by on March 12, 2008 2 Comments

This is the first debate of the primary season between Lt. Governor John C. Carney, Jr. and State Treasurer Jack A. Markell. When: Thursday, March 20, 2008 Where: The Baby Grand 818 N. Market Street Wilmington, Delaware Time: Doors open at 6, everyone must be seated by 6:45 Registration is required for this event. Seats […]

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Wonky Wednesday: Jack Markell’s Running for Governor

Filed in Uncategorized by on June 6, 2007 6 Comments

As if there had been any doubt, Jack Markell called Democratic Party leaders today to let them know he plans to run for governor. The News Journal, Delaware Grapevine and Alan Loudell of WDEL all have the story. Celia quotes John Carney as not saying that a primary would be a disaster: “It will be […]

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