Delaware

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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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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O’Mara’s In

Filed in Delaware by on March 13, 2024 27 Comments

Former DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara filed the paperwork, becoming the first Democrat to enter the race for governor. His pitch: Democrats control every statewide office and both houses of the General Assembly, so it’s up to Democrats to solve the state’s problems. He made his pitch with a tour of all three counties today and […]

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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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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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General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thursday, March 7, 2024

Filed in Delaware, Featured by on March 7, 2024 12 Comments

Today’s Big Story: In The House, ‘Permit To Purchase’=Permit To Weaken Permit To Purchase Bill. Courtesy of Speaker ‘Our PAL Val’ and her leadership henchpersons.  In this case, ‘House Majority Leader’ Melissa Minor-Brown is doing the honors for her incompetent boss and the pro-gun contingent.  SS1/SB 2, the ‘Permit To Purchase’ bill, passed the Senate […]

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General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., March 6, 2024

Filed in Delaware, Featured by on March 6, 2024 17 Comments

Governor Carney gave a speech.  Said we needed to live within our means.  Same governor who fought legalized pot and the revenues it would bring. Same governor who opposed adding tax brackets for Delaware’s wealthiest.  Same governor who arranged for tens of million of taxpayers’ dollars to go to businesses that didn’t need them while […]

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January 6 Felon/Insurrectionist To Headline Local Rethug Fundraiser

Filed in Delaware, Featured by on March 5, 2024 7 Comments

Can we simply accept the reality that the Rethuglican Party no longer pretends to be anything but a fascist party? Here’s the story.  One Derrick Evans will appear at the Delaware Colonial Region Of Republicans ‘Spirit Of Freedom’ Dinner as the guest speaker. Here is what the Delaware Colonial Region Of Republicans encompasses: The Colonial […]

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Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Filed in Delaware, Featured by on March 5, 2024 8 Comments

John Carney delivers his State Of The State address today.  2 p.m.  I know not why.  Anything of substance (insert joke here) was almost certainly addressed in his budget proposal.  A victory lap for a tepid two-term governor?  Perhaps.  But, like his stewardship, the speech is unessential.  I’m calling it: Worst Governor of the Modern […]

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A VERY SPECIAL General Assembly Pre-Pre-Game Show: Monday, March 4, 2024

Filed in Delaware, Featured by on March 4, 2024 4 Comments

Plenty has happened and will happen since the General Assembly broke for the Joint Finance Committee hearings.  Which is only fitting since they did virtually nothing in January. This piece will likely be as disjointed as my thoughts, but I’ll hopefully cover everything that deserves mention.  Here goes: 1.  Look for the state retiree bills […]

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Delaware Political Weekly: Feb. 23-29, 2024

Filed in Delaware, Featured by on March 1, 2024 4 Comments

1.  Colleen Davis Drops Out Of D Congressional Primary.  Her candidacy never really took off due to health issues.  Here’s hoping she has a long and healthy life. 2.  Sean Matthews Gets A Primary Opponent in RD 10!  Good.  Her name is Melanie Ross Levin.  Whoa! She has serious credentials.  So serious that I wonder […]

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