Archive for May 4th, 2010
It’s OK to Root For the Phoenix Suns Again…
This is something that I never expected to see from a pro sports franchise: In an extremely bold move, the Phoenix Suns as an organization made a strong political statement in opposition to the recent Arizona immigration bill. Discussions on taking action began last week after the bill passed, with an idea that came from Robert […]
The White House’s Top Ten FinReg Loophole Watchlist
White House Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer has a very interesting post today on the official White House blog listing what, in the administration’s eyes, are the 10 most wanted lobbyist loopholes in respect to financial reform. As has been noted, with the breaking last week of the Republican filibuster of the Motion to Proceed, the financial […]
Delaware General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Despite some last-minute games, including a possible ‘turfing’ attempt by an alleged grassroots group which was really an industry effort in disguise, Delaware’s comprehensive universal recycling bill passed in the Senate. Three senators voted no. As usual, the posted Senate roll call does not reveal which three. Seriously, isn’t about time for the newly-reconstituted Common […]
Here We Go Again, Miranda
So let me get this straight…. Republicans are for taking away the basic rights of an American citizen… and the Teabaggers believe that President Obama is the one that is fascist. That is some damn good PR.
Markell’s Gambit for Gambling Ends.
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear Delaware’s appeal of the Third Circuit’s ruling that limited Governor Markell’s efforts to bring full Vegas style sports gambling to Delaware’s casinos, limiting Delaware gamblers to parlay betting on at least three pro football games rather than single bets. [I]n an “order list” released Monday by the justices […]
Specter-Sestak Heating Up?
Two new polls show Joe Sestak within single digits of long-time Senator (and newbie Democrat) Arlen Specter.
A Republican Primary?
Chateau Country v. Sussex County. Country Club Republicans v. Land Developer Republicans. If there is to be primary in the Delaware Confederate Party, those are the dividing lines we would see. In the new teabagger world where rich old white people are being oppressed, we would also see the division of establishment vs. radical. In […]
Bad News For GOP Pessimists, Good News For Everyone Else
A new CBS/NYT survey shows a sharp increase in optimism about the economy, 41% say the economy is improving while only 15% say it’s getting worse.
Morning Round Em Up
Good Morning Delaware Liberals. Your daily morning jolt of news from the overnight.
Deepwater Horizon – Day 14 Recap
Here’s a recap of the some of the major events from yesterday regarding the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
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