‘Bulo Now On Al’s Show Every Tuesday At 10 A. M.

That’s right. I’m now a regular! Al Mascitti and I will discuss the latest political and government goings-on every Tuesday at 10 a.m. on WDEL-Newsradio, 1150 on your AM dial. The Al Mascitti Show is on M-F, from 9 am to 12 noon.
In addition to discussing the latest developments, including Bryan Townsend’s challenge to [...]

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., Jan. 26, 2012

Wednesday’s session illuminated precisely why properly-functioning committees are essential to the legislative process. Or not, depending on the committee and/or your point of view. Here are arguments for either side:
The House Education Committee tabled legislation that would raise the mandatory age of school attendance from 16 to 18 years of age.  It doesn’t mean that [...]

Breaking News: It’s Official! Bryan Townsend Files to Challenge Tony DeLuca in Primary

Yes, it’s on! Bryan Townsend has filed the paperwork and paid the fees to run for the 11th Senatorial District seat currently held by President Pro-Tempore Anthony J. DeLuca.. Here you have a well-qualified enthusiastic candidate taking on the person who embodies the worst of the Delaware Way.

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Tues., Jan. 24, 2012

Little of interest in the Senate today. There’s a bill from the Joint Sunset Committee eliminating some state agencies, boards, or committees that no longer serve a public purpose. Or perhaps never served a public purpose. Not that they’re the only ones…

There’s more action in the House today. Should be an interesting roll call on HB 222(Jaques), which would require the Department of Labor to ‘publish the names of employers who have violated the Workplace Fraud Act, by misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor or otherwise.’ Let’s see who favors screwing the little guy by claiming that an employee really isn’t an ‘employee’.

Delaware 2012 Political Weekly-Jan. 14-20

1. Wilmington Mayoral Candidates Disagree on Riverfront Hotel Deal.

The issue, of course, is whether the city should pay a $1 million ransom to the developers. As usual, I’m of two minds on this. I don’t believe that the City should have to do this. After all, if the project is this financial windfall that’s being projected, why shouldn’t the developers pay for it themselves? OTOH, government at every level in Delaware has already prostituted itself time and time again to pave the way for ‘economic development’. Sometimes it pays off, sometimes it doesn’t. In other words, to paraphrase George Bernard Shaw, the developers have already determined that we are whores, they’re only dickering over price. Bill Montgomery and Scott Spencer support the $1 mill guarantee. Dennis Williams, Bob Marshall and Rev. Derrick Johnson say they oppose it. Kevin Kelley is still reviewing it. Anyway, that’s not the reason I included this in my wrapup. After reading the Esteban Parra story, I was struck that there was more civility and substance in this discussion than in the entirety of the Kareening Klown Kar that is the Rethuglican presidential nominating process.

What are the other top political stories of the week? Check inside.

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., Jan. 18, 2012

At LAST. This year’s General Assembly session begins in earnest today. And on a committee day no less. All sorts of compelling action scheduled to take place today.

I support HB 222(Jaques), which would “require(s) that the Department of Labor publish the names of employers who have violated the Workplace Fraud Act, by misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor or otherwise”. This, of course, is just one way that the 1% take advantage of the 99%. For example, did you know that Linda & Vince McMahon’s WWE classifies its wrestlers/performers as independent contractors? Of course, they all have contracts, and the McMahons will take anyone to court for striving to be ‘independent’. Obligatory rasslin’ reference, sorry.

Now, that’s what I call a committee meeting.

Delaware 2012 Politics Weekly-Jan. 6-13

Looks like the Rethugs will have something like a statewide ticket after all. Chad Livengood’s Sunday News-Journal piece pieces it together. The R’s are calling it something like the ‘real people ticket’, which presumably is better than the ‘just some guys’ ticket. (Bleep, Daily Kos stole my line before I could even publish this.)

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show-Weds., Jan. 11, 2012

While the legislative season didn’t exactly kick off with a bang, the political Hot Stove League was in full blast mode in Dover. House Minority Leader Greg Lavelle, who had already told colleagues that he would not run for reelection to the House, announced that he would seek the 4th Senatorial District seat currently held by Sen. Michael Katz (D-Centreville). More surprising was the announcement that Rep. Dennis E. Williams from Brandywine Hundred is facing a primary challenger.

Delaware 2012 Political Weekly: January 1 to January 6, 2012

Just in time for the 2012 Delaware election season, I’m starting a brand new weekly feature for all you political junkies out there. Each Friday, I will review the political events of the past week. Events will include, but not be limited to, announcements, filings, retirements, intrigue, financial reports, debates, etc. I aim to be comprehensive and, of course, entertaining. Accordingly, I will often evaluate/predict how meaningful (or not meaningful) each development might be. I’m also pretty certain that this format will change as I get more accustomed to writing the weekly pieces.

Did Tony DeLuca Resign From the State Senate And Not Even Know It?

I believe that the answer is yes. I believe that legal precedent established in this state also says yes. I believe that, according to law, Tony DeLuca is illegally serving as President Pro-Tempore of the Delaware State Senate and illegally serving as a member of the Delaware State Senate. I shall now proceed to explain to you why I believe this to be true.

Don’t Forget: MVP List Unveiled at 10 A. M. Today

To be released simultaneously here at Delaware Liberal and on the Al Mascitti Show on WDEL 1150-Newsradio. Followed by 2 hours of MVP talk on Al’s show. Why don’tcha click onto DL and follow along as we discuss the picks, the omissions, and the concept of ‘blogging as performance art’? What do I mean by that? All will be answered beginning at 10 this morning. For those new here, MVP is my annual Top 1o list of those who contributed the Most to the Progressive Cause in Delaware. Past winners were Karen Peterson and Christine O’Donnell. Who will it be this year?

Tiny Tony to Sen. Bonini: “Merry Xmas From Da Godfadda!”

You may remember the undistinguished Bonini pissed (and perhaps ate) away his shot at State Treasurer and, about a month later, flipped his vote to give Tony DeLuca the number needed to hang on to his spot as President Pro-Tempore. You may also remember the undistinguished Bonini as the ‘fiscal watchdog’ who ripped off the state’s taxpayers by not showing up for his job on the Joint Sunset Committee, yet still getting paid for it. As punishment for Bonini ripping off the taxpayers, noted ‘double-dipper’ Tiny Tony DeLuca, inexplicably the President Pro-Tempore of the Delaware State Senate, has given Colin Bonini a promotion. To the Capital Improvements Committee, or ‘Bond Bill’ Committee.