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Happy Anniversary, John Atkins
It was on this day, 2 years ago that John Atkins tearfully resigned on the floor of the State House of Representatives. That was a great day. Too bad we’ve had a string of bad days with him since.
DelawareLiberal.Net Down-Ticket Endorsements: The House
There are so many races and so little time. We honestly don’t have the knowledge to endorse in every race, so we have decided to endorse the races that we are comfortable with making an endorsement for. RD 22 Rebecca Young represents the true spirit of what this democracy is supposed to be about. Having […]
Shocking Developments in the 41st Special
The Rs are using crazy-ass Christine O’Donnell in a letter to voters and a radio ad to turn out voters for Hastings. The sick part is they used her in a radio that implies that Lynn Bullock (a man who has been at church every Sunday for 50 years) is an abortion advocate. Well, if […]
Thursday Poll Question
The “over/under” for John Atkins write in vote is 299. Your choices are: I’ll take the “under” and Put me down for “over” . Take the poll NOW! UPDATE: The “over” (40%) is doing better than I anticipated. I hope that is not the case on Saturday.
Atkins, the unkillable GOP Rasputin, to be killed again today (UPDATED)
Atkins is going to try and peel enough votes away from the GOP candidate in the 41st to swing this to the Democrats as one last FU!! So…. The Republicans are poised to release more of the sordid details found during the House Ethics Committee’s investigation into Atkins’ wild night of drinking, driving and domestic […]
What I got for my birthday…
I have to admit that I have a mix of emotions today with Atkins’ resignation. I am sad that it came to this. I am sorry for Adkins’ family. I sincerely hope John gets the help that it sounds like he needs. On the other hand, I am ecstatic that the system worked. I am […]
BREAKING: ATKINS QUITS
WDEL reporting now that John Atkins is stepping down. (2:23 pm) It is official (2:42pm). A special election will be held in the 41st RD no later than May 7th.
Big Time Kudos to Dave Burris at FSP
Please click on this link and read Dave Burris’ letter to the Republican Caucus in the House. I have a great deal of respect for Dave, and this enhances that respect. He calls the Republicans to account for John Atkins’ behavior and stands up for what he believes. I have offered Dave a seat at […]
Atkins may be Expelled
The really good blogger, Celia Cohen, has a post up now detailing the terrible toll that the Adkins scandal is taking on the Reps on both sides of the aisle. There doesn’t seem to be enough votes to support the censure resolution. One of my sources told me that there are a lot of threats […]
Atkins gets weakest of four punishments
Here are the winners and losers: John Atkins: Big Winner. You can now drive drunk and beat up you wife if you are a state rep. The precedent has been set. Wayne Smith: Winner. He had to hurry up his quitting, but landed a big money job without having to piss off anyone at Leg […]
Atkins threatens to drag out Republican dirty laundry
In a last ditch effort to not get kicked out of the General Assembly for being a drunken, spouse abuser. Legislative Hall was buzzing with speculation that Atkins was going to appear on WGMD radio, a downstate station that was broadcasting from the building, with some sort of expose. “It would make me look like […]
Atkins Roundup
If you haven’t been following the latest discussion of Rep. John “Booze ‘n Bruise” Atkins, here’s the trail for you to follow: Mike Matthews brings new details to light: After having an enjoyable night out at at a Halloween party (word has it that Rep. Atkins’ wife showed up in a police-officer-porn-star costume!) at that ultimate […]
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