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What Should Letitia James Claim First?

Filed in National by on March 18, 2024 0 Comments

To me, it”s obvious:

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A Two-Way D Primary For Governor?

Filed in Delaware, Featured by on March 18, 2024 6 Comments

Going against the Conventional Wisdom, I think it’s possible. The two candidates?  Matt Meyer and Collin O’Mara. Now hear me out. I write this not only because both Meyer and O’Mara appeared at the dinner that our 7th RD cooked for the Arden Dinner Gild, and not only because they made positive impressions on the […]

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Faith And Liberty Discovery Center Cuts Its Umbiblical Cord

Filed in Featured by on March 18, 2024 2 Comments

G-d decided it was time to close Philly’s Bible Museum: The museum created by the American Bible Society in July 2021 said it will be open to visitors until March 28. The Christian ministry nonprofit that translates Bibles and sends them around the world has recently been besieged with challenges including layoffs, funding troubles, and […]

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DL Open Thread: Sunday, March 17, 2024

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Trump: ‘Bloodbath’ Coming If He Loses.  Prediction or promise?  As in a call for yet another insurrection?: The dark view resurfaced throughout his speech. While discussing the U.S. economy and its auto industry, Mr. Trump promised to place tariffs on cars manufactured abroad if he won in November. He added: “Now, if I don’t get […]

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DL Open Thread: Saturday, March 16, 2024

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How Delay Tactics Have Worked For Trump For Decades. When facing legal woes, as he has for decades in civil courts, Mr. Trump seeks to manipulate the schedule. Whether or not the facts are in his favor, he plays a game of calendar calculus to pit one case against the other, in hopes of pushing […]

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DL Open Thread: Friday, March 15, 2024

Filed in Featured, Open Thread by on March 15, 2024 6 Comments

FIRE MERRICK GARLAND TODAY!! I’m gonna try to keep this rant profanity-free.  Because I’m so fluffing angry that I either exercise restraint, or be placed in restraints: Federal prosecutors have started to produce tens of thousands of documents in response to a subpoena from Donald Trump in the New York state hush money case, threatening […]

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Delaware Political Weekly: March 8-14, 2024

Filed in Delaware, Featured by on March 15, 2024 26 Comments

1.  Collin O’Mara Files For Governor.  I think he’s got a legit shot.   Let’s face it: The partisans supporting BHL and Matt Meyer who post here have focused on the weaknesses (or worse) of the other candidate.  That’s because both candidates have weaknesses, potential legal problems and/or antagonistic constituencies that make them vulnerable.   O’Mara enters […]

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General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thursday, March 14, 2024

Filed in Delaware, Featured by on March 14, 2024 1 Comment

Today’s Big Story:  The Senate will consider ‘Permit To Purchase’. The bill came back from the House with several amendments attached, amendments that largely weaken the bill, which is the modus operandi for the Lesser House, and will continue to be the modus operandi of the Lesser House until the leadership changes.  It is the […]

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DL Open Thread: Thursday, March 14, 2024

Filed in Featured, Open Thread by on March 14, 2024 4 Comments

Police Preying On Children.  This story has the statistics and, more importantly, the ordeal suffered by a victim and her family.  Must-reading: A Washington Post investigation has found that over the past two decades, hundreds of police officers have preyed on children, while agencies across the country have failed to take steps to prevent these […]

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General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., March 13, 2024

Filed in Delaware, Featured by on March 13, 2024 28 Comments

I’ve been told I overthink things.  However, I don’t think I can overthink the magnitude of the unanimous passage of HB 281 yesterday.  Which is why it’s today’s Story Of The Day.  Here’s why: 1.  This officially makes John Carney the lamest of lame ducks.  Carney’s transition began with his recognition that he wasn’t gonna […]

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Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Filed in Delaware, Featured by on March 12, 2024 5 Comments

In the Friday Open Thread, former state Rep. John Kowalko wrote the following: Please alert your readers to the fact that Rep. Baumbach’s amendment to his own HB 281 effectively guts the bill and is against the interests of retirees current and future. The bill removes Medicare Advantage (privatization of health care insurance) as an […]

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DL Open Thread: Sunday, March 10, 2024

Filed in Featured, Open Thread by on March 10, 2024 5 Comments

Elon Musk’s Largest (Only?) Charitable Beneficiary?  You have to ask?: At the same time, (Musk) runs a charity with billions of dollars, the kind of resources that could make a global impact. But unlike Bill Gates, who has deployed his fortune in an effort to improve health care across Africa, or Walmart’s Walton family, which […]

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Delaware Political Weekly: March 1-7, 2024

Filed in Delaware, Featured by on March 9, 2024 8 Comments

OK, so I’m a day late with this.  What are you gonna do, cancel your subscription?? 1.  Some Guy Named Eric Hansen Files To Run For US Senate As An R.  Allegedly ‘quitting the corporate world’ to run for office.  The corporate world, in this case, meaning Walmart: Eric started his career working at well-known […]

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