Archive for January 4th, 2012

Mitch Crane Speaks Out on BCBSD-Highmark

Filed in Delaware by MJ on January 4, 2012 • 5 Comments

Mitch Crane, the progressive Democratic candidate for Insurance Commissioner, issued a press release yesterday regarding KWS’s turning her back once again on the people of Delaware by approving the merger of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware and Highmark. “This is a bad decision for Delaware. Once again this Insurance Commissioner has put the interests […]

Newt vs. Sanity

Filed in National by jason330 on January 4, 2012 • 1 Comment

I got this John Cole quote via digby: When you ask yourself why Newt is going on the attack, it’s really just a matter of the scorpion and the frog- that is who Newt is. His modus operandi is to just attack, attack, attack, wreak as much destruction as possible, and hope he comes out […]

BREAKING: More Recess Appointments

Filed in National by pandora on January 4, 2012 • 4 Comments

Think Progress is reporting: President Obama is planning to announce today that, in addition to his recess appointment of former Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray as the first director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, he will also use his recess appointment powers to place Department of Labor Attorney Sharon Block, labor lawyer Richard Griffin, […]

Rick Santorum VS Contraception

Filed in National by pandora on January 4, 2012 • 7 Comments

Now that Rick Santorum has won the Iowa Caucus – Yes. He really did. – let’s give his craziness some attention. BTW, have I mentioned how much I love this Republican nightmare? Via Think Progress: Rick Santorum reiterated his belief that states should have the right to outlaw contraception during an interview with ABC News […]

Wednesday Open Thread [1.4.12]

Filed in Open Thread by Delaware Dem on January 4, 2012 • 13 Comments

And I’m spent. Let me tell you my last 12 hours.

Bachmann Out

Filed in National by pandora on January 4, 2012 • 12 Comments

Lots of talk about socialism and “Obamacare” and how hard she tried, but… NO ENDORSEMENT. Where, oh where, will her supporters go?

Looking For The Republican Enthusiasm Gap

Filed in Delaware by pandora on January 4, 2012 • 0 Comments

Then click on Delaware Politics local blog roll. I did, and here’s what I found – basically nothing. It’s almost as if the Iowa Caucuses never happened. David Anderson threw up a post sorta for Santorum and Paul later last evening. It was pretty unenthusiastic. The Daily Borg writes a philosophical post on what winning […]

Obama Making Consumer Watchdog Recess Appointment

Filed in National by jason330 on January 4, 2012 • 35 Comments

The Obama administration is recess appointing Richard Cordry to the new consumer watchdog job despite GOP opposition, the AP reports. White House official Dan Pfeiffer later tweets, “Today in Ohio, President Obama will announce the recess appointment of Consumer Watdhdog Richard Cordray.” Via TPM If I hadn’t just made a resolution to be more civil, […]

PDD Meeting Tonight on the 2012 Endorsement Process

Filed in Delaware by Delaware Dem on January 4, 2012 • 1 Comment

The Progressive Democrats for Delaware will be holding their monthly meeting tonight, January 4, 2012 at 7 pm at the Delaware Democratic Party Headquarters, located at 19 East Commons Blvd. in New Castle. This meeting will be dedicated to the 2012 PDD Endorsement Process. In particular, we are in the midst of drafting our Candidate Questionnaire and are seeking input, suggestions and comments. All who are interested in learning more, or participating in our Endorsement process, should attend. This meeting is open to all members of the PDD and like-minded voters.

Caucus Thoughts, Or… When A Win Isn’t Really A Win

Filed in National by pandora on January 4, 2012 • 11 Comments

Last night was another win for Not-Romney. Honestly, I almost think it would have been better for Romney to have lost by 8 votes – yes, that’s debatable. But let’s move on to future Romney woes…