Tag: Delaware Democrats

No DelDems Statewide Endorsements

Filed in Delaware by cassandra_m on July 19, 2016 • 18 Comments

So finally someone heard me! The DelDems Executive Committee decided to not endorse for statewide candidates this season. This is an excellent decision and one that recognizes that it is the voters’ job to vet and select the candidates that they thnk will best represent them in government.

Comment Rescue Question — How Do We Get Better Democrats Representing Us in Delaware?

Filed in Delaware by cassandra_m on December 5, 2013 • 17 Comments

This is from a comment made by Steve Newton last night in the John Carney thread, and it is a damn fine question. He lays out the state of the board pretty well and takes more time to ask something I’ve been asking here for awhile — if we’re a Blue State, how come we don’t have representation that represents that? Mostly the answer I get back is some testy version of needing more blogging or some such, but blogging is not voting or organizing really — the reach is much too limited.

Sussex County As Key to Keeping Delaware Blue

Filed in Delaware by cassandra_m on July 29, 2013 • 25 Comments

This seems to be the thesis and part of the organizing motivation of Sussex County Democratic Chair, Mitch Crane. Mitch spoke to Don Flood at the Cape Gazette some days back, explaining why he thinks that focused effort now in establishing the Democratic Party and in getting more seats in local government is crucial to the long term health of the party:

Tipping His Canoe into the Race

Filed in Delaware by MJ on May 17, 2012

It seems as though Jack Markell might have a primary opponent. Magnolia resident Doug Beatty, whose only claim to fame is being the son of actor Ned Beatty, has announced that he is going to challenge Markell in the Democratic primary. That is if he can raise the filing fee.

In what has to be the biggest understatement of the year, Beatty said that he is “an extreme long shot” but thinks he can win if he can get on the ballot. I think he’s watched The Candidate too many times. His run is more like the wet dream Bobby had in Deliverance.

Let’s Do This Again

Filed in Delaware by Delaware Dem on February 10, 2012 • 31 Comments

Yesterday we showed the new Delaware Democratic Party logo, but there was just a small problem with it. The vendor misspelled “Democratic” by adding a third “c.” And to be fair to the staff at the Del Dems, I missed it when I first looked at it, because my attention was drawn to the Hen. Click inside to see the revised new logo, and the secondary logo that we have not seen yet, that I love even better, and see how much better these logos are than the logos of the past.

Sussex Dems Are No Longer Homeless

Filed in Delaware by MJ on December 22, 2011 • 4 Comments

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

Filed in Delaware by liberalgeek on May 23, 2011 • 5 Comments

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.

Good Old Time in Sussex County

Filed in Delaware by MJ on March 20, 2011 • 15 Comments

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, who really […]

Reminder: Democratic Convention Tonight

Filed in National by Unstable Isotope on November 22, 2010 • 5 Comments

The special convention to select the Democratic candidate for New Castle County Council President is tonight at 7 PM at William Penn High School.

Democrats To Hold Scary, Secret Meeting

Filed in National by Unstable Isotope on November 12, 2010 • 20 Comments

WDEL characterizes the Democratic convention to select the nominee for New Castle County Council President as secretive.

Navarro Gets the Democratic Nod

Filed in National by liberalgeek on July 22, 2010 • 19 Comments

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 […]