2010 Election – Page 2 – Delaware Liberal

Actual Corporation Runs for MD Congressional Seat

By cassandra_m January 30, 20104 Comments

The corporation is Murry Hill, Inc (with a designated spokeshuman to to speak the acceptance text required by campaign finance law), who have decided that they no longer need lobbyists…

How Biden Decision Screws Dems Statewide

By El Somnambulo January 25, 201028 Comments

"I've always depended on the kindness of strangers."-Blanche DuBois from Tennessee Williams' "A Streetcar Named Desire". So have down-ballot candidates in every election. The top of the ticket drives out…

Beau Biden Doesn’t Want to Run for Senate? — UPDATED x2

By cassandra_m January 24, 201061 Comments

That is the teaser headline in an article in today's NJ -- VP Biden: Beau doesn't want to run. Vice President Biden sat down for an interview with Harry Themal and at then end, Themal reports this exchange:

Rethugs Float Newark Developer as Carney Opponent

By El Somnambulo January 16, 20103 Comments

Bill Stritzinger, whose main claim to fame appears to be trying to build 280 houses on the Newark Country Club site, has been seen making the rounds in Leg Hall,…

The Good News and the Bad News of Senator Dodd’s Retirement

By cassandra_m January 6, 201013 Comments

The Good: With AG Blumenthal in, this seat is definitely safer for Democrats. Public Policy Polling had a poll in the field this week and the results are quite good for Blumenthal:

Rep. Thornburg Also Retiring, According to Celia

By El Somnambulo January 6, 201010 Comments

This is also really big news from Celia Cohen. Rep. Pam Thornburg (R-Dover West) also announced her retirement at the same Caucus meeting where Bill Oberle announced his. She will…

Senator Dorgan (D-ND) Retiring

By cassandra_m January 5, 201024 Comments

Via the WaPo -- Senator Byron Dorgan announced today that he would be retiring at the end of his term: North Dakota Democratic Sen. Byron Dorgan will not run for re-election later this year, creating a major pickup opportunity for Republicans.

Has Delaware’s 2010 Biggest Political Blunder Already Taken Place?

By El Somnambulo January 4, 201023 Comments

Unless there's an even bigger example of political and policy stupidity waiting in the wings, the answer is Yes, and it was announced in December of 2009. This example of…

Is Sen. Venables An “Honored Guest” At A Fundraiser for Colin Bonini?

By cassandra_m November 20, 200917 Comments

Now this pdf letter lacks and real official markings, but it is being circulated as an official invite. And now you are asking yourself why a Senator belonging to the Democratic caucus is an Honored Guest or a Sponsor or Host for a fundraiser for a Republican candidate for Treasurer, when his own party has two candidates running for the same position.

Hot Stove League: Republican Gains in 2010, Not So Fast

By nemski November 14, 20093 Comments

For those political junkies out there, Bob Benenson of CQ Politics has an analysis of the 2009 elections and what they may or may not mean for 2010: GOP Comeback:…

First Looks at Fred Cullis, DE-AL Candidate

By cassandra_m November 13, 200914 Comments

From WDEL -- Mr. Cullis is a Hockessin republican that no one has heard of apparently. From WDEL's video -- he was not happy with Castle's vote on cap and trade, but he is making the "independent voice" noises which bears alot of watching.

The Next Elected Office Mike Protack Will Lose

By cassandra_m November 11, 200926 Comments

This is an interesting article -- one that details Protack's long-time losing streak and continues the tradition of local Republican Party officials running away from him or trying not to acknowledge his existence. If this is the candidate that NCCo Chair Fleming ends up with that is not an especially auspicious start of this chairmanship.

BREAKING: BIDEN / CASTLE TIED (Updated with more numbers)

By cassandra_m October 15, 200940 Comments

Biden and Castle are statistically tied in the latest poll of the premier Senate race of 2010. Carney is up big against all possible Republicans.