All Posts Tagged With: "Delaware Democrats"
Sussex Dems Are No Longer Homeless
The Sussex County Democratic Party now has a home at 10 West Pine Street in Georgetown. It’s the old library one block from the circle. Please email Russ Melrath at rusty55@mchsi.com or give him a call at (302)745-1782 if you can help get the headquarters ready for a mid-January opening.
Russ reminds you to drive [...]
The Responsibilities of the Democratic Electorate
The need to purge our party of people that don’t take their responsibilities to the people of Delaware is an unending job and it takes a concentrated effort. We have to often choose our battles so that we can win a few rather than lose a bunch of them. In 2012, we will again be in a target-rich environment.
23May2011 | liberalgeek | 5 comments | Continued
Good Old Time in Sussex County
Last night was the annual Sussex County Democrats Spring Dinner, held once again at the CHEER Center in Georgetown. A sell-out crowd of 200 people (and this is an off year) gathered for some good food (catered by Georgia House) and live and silent auctions. The main speaker was Lt. Governor Matt Denn, [...]
20Mar2011 | MJ | 15 comments | Continued
Reminder: Democratic Convention Tonight
The special convention to select the Democratic candidate for New Castle County Council President is tonight at 7 PM at William Penn High School.
22Nov2010 | Unstable Isotope | 5 comments | Continued
Democrats To Hold Scary, Secret Meeting
WDEL characterizes the Democratic convention to select the nominee for New Castle County Council President as secretive.
12Nov2010 | Unstable Isotope | 20 comments | Continued
Navarro Gets the Democratic Nod
After months of wrangling, last night the New Castle County Democrats endorsed Trinidad Navarro for New Castle County Sheriff. This marks a huge victory for Navarro, as his primary opponent, Michael Walsh, has been New Castle County Sheriff since Ronald Reagan was first elected. It will be interesting to see if Walsh stays in the [...]
22Jul2010 | liberalgeek | 19 comments | Continued
Drama At The PDD Candidate Forum
Highlights from last night’s PDD primary forum. OMG…Mike Walsh
8Jul2010 | Unstable Isotope | 57 comments | Continued
Progressive Democrats For Delaware Candidate Forum
Progressive Democrats for Delaware is holding a Democratic candidate primary forum on Wednesday night.
6Jul2010 | Unstable Isotope | 10 comments | Continued
Chip Flowers’ Bold Plan
I have talked to Chip Flowers several times in the past at various political events. He and I have made small talk, or discussed small-time political analysis. After just a few minutes with him it is easy to see that he is a pretty nice guy. However, if you spend another hour with him, a [...]
12Mar2010 | liberalgeek | 28 comments | Continued
Delaware Jefferson Jackson Dinner
Delaware’s Democratic Party has its annual fundraiser on Tuesday, November 10 at the Chase Center in Wilmington. (Tickets available here) I believe an almost-full contingent of your friendly neighborhood bloggers will be there. Guess who is going to be the keynote speaker? (C’mon take a guess first, before clicking the link.)
21Oct2009 | Unstable Isotope | 23 comments | Continued
Spending Your Money Smartly
There are some upcoming events that Democrats and Liberals should consider spending their hard-earned money to support.
On November 10th, The Delaware Democratic Party is hosting their annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner at the Chase Center on the Waterfront in Wilmington.
On November 13th is a fundraising dinner for the 25th districts state representative (and the top progressive in the house) John Kowalko.
19Oct2009 | liberalgeek | 13 comments | Continued
Delaware Democratic Party Resolution On Health Care Reform
Yesterday, the Huffington Post picked up a story that the Delaware Democratic party passed a health care reform resolution. One purpose of the resolution was to put pressure on Tom Carper to support the public option for health care. Below is the text of the resolution. The full press release can be [...]
18Oct2009 | Unstable Isotope | 18 comments | Continued
Special Election Tomorrow! UPDATE with CapeGazette Endorsement
The Special Election for the House seat in the 37th is tomorrow, 12 September. Rob Robinson is the Democratic candidate, running against local lobbyist Ruth Briggs-King. If you are in the 37th — make sure you go vote on Saturday. If you are not in the 37th and want to help out, volunteers are needed to work the polls and get out the vote all day! (UPDATE)
11Sep2009 | cassandra_m | 8 comments | Continued
Annual Sussex County Jamboree!
Sussex County Dems and friends — make sure you get to the annual Sussex County Jamboree at Cape Henlopen State Park Pavilion (street address for your GPS units: 42 Cape Henlopen Drive, Lewes DE 19958). Tickets are $20 and I presume can be had at the door.
28Aug2009 | cassandra_m | 3 comments | Continued
Two Democratic State Reps Make People of Influence List
In Delaware Today’s list of the People of Influence, two of our Democratic State Representatives make the grade, Schwartzkopf and Kowalko.
Pete Schwartkopf was named for his influence in politics.
The Rehoboth Beach legislator sponsored the bill that made sports betting legal in Delaware, and he continues to be a powerful voice for the Del Pointe project, [...]
Democratic Party Rules Committee Meeting Tonight
We got a tip from Rebecca Young that the New Castle County Democratic party rules committee is meeting tonight (7 PM at party HQ). I believe the meeting is open to all registered Democrats, at least as an observer. Here’s your chance to have an affect on how the party operates. Put any [...]
24Jun2009 | Unstable Isotope | 5 comments | Continued
About Saturday
As of this moment, I am still uncertain about for whom I will cast my vote in the Democratic Party Chair election. I have had compelling conversations via email and phone with a number of people, including one of the candidates (and I expect the other to call soon). People that I trust and care [...]
14May2009 | liberalgeek | 45 comments | ContinuedSocial Media
