Comments on: Open Government Call To Action

By: Another Mike

Another Mike — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:50:22 +0000

Susan, somewhere in this mess I call my house I have a letter from Sen. McDowell (from July) in which he acknowledges that there is strong sentiment for more open government in Delaware. He said he would be willing to support open government legislation, but likely not anything that goes as far as Karen Peterson’s past efforts.

He also wrote that he was behind efforts to open up the general assembly years ago. I have not had the chance to ask him if those efforts had anything to do with the general assembly exempting itself from FOIA.

McDowell would never challenge Thurman Adams as pro tem, but I will ask him if he will support the end of the desk-drawer veto. He needs to be asked these questions.

By: Susan Regis Collins

Susan Regis Collins — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:38:43 +0000

I am certain Harris McDowell will be pleased to get a call from me. We will have a meaningful discussion on open government.

Afterward, I will try to make to the bathroom so I don’t puke on the floor.

By: June

June — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:16:10 +0000

I guess you’re right, Smitty. I was thinking (dreaming, I guess) that if the 5 Republicans got together with enough of the Dems who aren’t spineless, maybe they’d be able to unseat Thurman. Thurman treats them like s*** anyway. Maybe they have nothing to lose.

By: R Smitty

R Smitty — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:33:58 +0000

While Open Government is the concern, I think the point was the caucus vote on Democratic Senate Leadership, which has proven in the past to be the final roadblock to passage. That, I believe, is why you don’t see the Republican Senators on this list.

By: June

June — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:17:05 +0000

The Republicans aren’t listed here, but they should be called also–not just the Dems.

By: P.I.

P.I. — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:35:26 +0000

Also, if you’re in Sen Peterson’s district, please know you are preaching to the choir. She is co-sponsoring HB 1 being introduced by Gilligan. She has lead the charge for open government for the last 6 years. The House bill will mirror her bill.

By: nemski

nemski — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:24:10 +0000

I love it that Charlie Copeland is no longer my State Senator. I LOVE IT!

By: X Stryker

X Stryker — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:21:22 +0000

Please note that those are home numbers, so be very, very polite. Yelling at a state senator’s wife or husband or leaving enraged voice mails will not help our cause.