Archive for June 9th, 2012

I think Will McVay is behind this….

Filed in Delaware by Delaware Dem on June 9, 2012 • 5 Comments

… even though he denies it in the News Journal story. What is the “this” that I am talking about? Go visit www.ellisparrott.com. Go now. I’ll wait.

The Weekly Addresses and the West Wing Week

Filed in Delaware, National by Delaware Dem on June 9, 2012 • 0 Comments

President Obama:

Governor Markell:

West Wing Week:

Delaware Democratic Convention Open Thread

Filed in Delaware, Open Thread by Delaware Dem on June 9, 2012 • 12 Comments

The convention is taking place right now in Dover. The convention has already brought us some the surprising news of Mitch Crane’s endorsement. The rest of the convention will be devoted to selecting delegates to the National Convention in Charlotte later this summer. Then tonight, the Jeffereson-Jackson Dinner will be held, with Newark Mayor Cory Booker giving the keynote speech.

Please use this thread for any more news, and as your open thread for the day.

The News Just Got Bigger: Mitch Crane Endorsed by the Del Dems.

Filed in National by Delaware Dem on June 9, 2012 • 39 Comments

The Delaware Democratic Party has endorsed former judge Mitch Crane in the Democratic Primary for Insurance Commissioner. This endorsement is as important for the Crane campaign as it is monumentally devastating to incumbent Karen Weldin Stewart. Indeed, has a Democratic incumbent not been endorsed for reelection by his or her own party? I can’t recall it happening in my politically aware lifetime.

PDD President Paul Baumbach files for the 23rd RD.

Filed in Delaware by Delaware Dem on June 9, 2012 • 11 Comments

the race is definitely on to replace her on the Democratic side at least. Paul Baumbach, the President of the Progressive Democrats for Delaware, announced his candidacy here on Delaware Liberal, and officially filed. Jerry Grant has also filed, thus, progressives have a genuine win-win situation here, and a golden opportunity for the rare of rarities: a positive campaign about ideas.

Mitch Crane is Endorsed by NCCo. Democrats [That’s a Big Fracking Deal]

Filed in Delaware by Delaware Dem on June 9, 2012 • 6 Comments

The New Castle County Democratic Party yesterday announced its endorsement of Mitch Crane in the Democratic Primary for Insurance Commissioner. This is a surprise to me, as I had heard that Karen might have had some support among their ranks. At best, I expected a non-endorsement.