Unstable Isotope

Opinionated chemist, troublemaker, blogger on national and Delaware politics.

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BREAKING: Gilligan Retiring

Filed in National by on June 30, 2012 53 Comments

Delaware House of Representatives Speaker Bob Gilligan has announced his retirement.

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The Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction

Filed in National by on February 18, 2012 8 Comments

The truth really is stranger than fiction. More than your standard GOP closet case.

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Someone Like Newt

Filed in National by on February 14, 2012 13 Comments

Adele sings about Newt Gingrich.

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From The GOP To America

Filed in National by on December 21, 2011 9 Comments
From The GOP To America

Rep. Phil Gingrey of Georgia, talking to The Hill about the payroll tax cut fight:

“Everybody else said, ‘Look, this is a ‘Braveheart’ moment. You, Mr. Speaker, are our William Wallace. Let’s rush to the fight. Get us back to Washington, let’s get to our work and we’re doing that.’ “

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DeLuca Has A Primary Opponent

Filed in Delaware by on December 19, 2011 12 Comments

Senate Pro-Tem and Colin Bonini BFF Tony DeLuca is not only facing a primary opponent next year, he will also face a primary challenger. Attorney Bryan Townsend will challenge Senator DeLuca for the Denocratic nomination.

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Ladies, It’s All In Our Head

Filed in National by on November 3, 2011 57 Comments

According to NRO’s John Derbyshire, sexual harassment doesn’t exist.

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Women Ruined Work

Filed in National by on November 2, 2011 6 Comments

Senator Rand Paul explains how women just have no sense of humor.

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The News Journal Notices The Shallow Bench

Filed in Delaware by on October 30, 2011 18 Comments

Today’s News Journal features a long article on the mess that is the Delaware GOP.

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The Sublime Ridiculousness Of Herman Cain As GOP Frontrunner

Filed in National by on October 18, 2011 10 Comments
The Sublime Ridiculousness Of Herman Cain As GOP Frontrunner

Still wrapping my head around Herman Cain as the GOP frontrunner-of-the-moment. The Tax Enough Already Party is supporting the guy who wants to raise their taxes and blow up the deficit.

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Reflections On Occupy Delaware

Filed in Delaware by on October 18, 2011 44 Comments
Reflections On Occupy Delaware

On Saturday I attended the first ever Occupy Delaware rally at Rodney Square in Wilmington.

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Occupy Delaware

Filed in Delaware by on October 14, 2011 3 Comments

Occupy Delaware will hold a rally on Saturday from 10-2 in Rodney Square.

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Breaking: Kovach To Challenge Carney

Filed in Delaware by on October 10, 2011 41 Comments

Tomorrow NCCo Council President will announce formation of a committee to challenge US Rep John Carney for the DE-AL seat.

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Weekend Open Thread

Filed in National by on August 6, 2011 16 Comments

The weekend edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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