Archive for July 11th, 2012

What’s up with the watermelon of doom?

Filed in Delaware by jason330 on July 11, 2012 • 6 Comments

I read a long thread at DelawarePolitics looking for info on the Vance Phillips situation and all I got for my visit to crazy-town was this lousy t-shirt.

Romney taking a beating on secret offshore accounts and unwillingness to disclose tax into

Filed in National by jason330 on July 11, 2012 • 15 Comments

This has to end poorly for Romney. He is hemorrhaging support in some key swing states, so he is either going to have to try and continue riding out the pummeling, or he is going to have to disclose his taxes and reveal the sources and purposes of his secret offshore accounts.

Wednesday Open Thread [7.11.12]

Filed in Open Thread by Delaware Dem on July 11, 2012 • 0 Comments

Don’t forget about the PDD Happy Hour this evening at the Firestone.

Kevin Wade and Jeff Cragg

Filed in Delaware by Rob Tornoe on July 11, 2012 • 11 Comments

This morning, Delaware businessman Jeff Cragg officially filed his candidacy for Governor. Wait, we’re cutting in with a breaking report…

City of Wilmington Mayoral Cattle Call — Post July Filings Edition

Filed in National by cassandra_m on July 11, 2012 • 5 Comments

So the primary filings are in and done and the primary for Mayor in Wilmington is officially set.

Delaware’s 10 Most Intriguing Primaries Of 2012: Part 1

Filed in National by El Somnambulo on July 11, 2012 • 17 Comments

Here are my ground rules. Intriguing to me. And races that I consider to be competitive. So much for the ground rules. I admit that I know little about the individual races for Wilmington City Council, and only a little bit more about Sussex County Council primaries. So, I’m counting on all of you to provide insight and perspective. Not to mention your bouquets and brickbats.

UPDATED w/ Numbers: How much does Sig Suck at being DEGOP chair?

Filed in National by jason330 on July 11, 2012 • 86 Comments

For the 64 offices being contested, the Democrats fielded 108 candidates. The Republicans have scrounged together a sad sack collection of …. (wait for it)… twenty-eight.

PDD Happy Hour Tonight at the FireStone

Filed in Delaware by Delaware Dem on July 11, 2012 • 4 Comments

The Progressive Democrats are hosting their Second Annual Happy Hour at the FireStone tonight from 7 to 9 pm. I hear from a reliable source that drinks are on them for the first hour. The FireStone is located on the Wilmington Riverfront, located at 110 South West Street in Wilmington, DE 19801. The event will be on the patio near the lounge and high top table area.