All Posts Tagged With: "local Dems"
Josh Schoenberg is Raking It In
A month ago, Josh Schoenberg threw his hat in the ring to challenge Republican House incumbent Greg Lavelle. In that short period of time, Josh has had exactly zero fundraisers. Instead, he has been calling people and asking for their support by day, and knocking on doors by night. Today, he posted his 30-Day campaign [...]
6Oct2010 | liberalgeek | 4 comments | Continued
Volunteer Opportunity This Sunday
If you have been just dying to get out there to meet the Democratic candidates and do something to help get them elected, I have an opportunity for you.
Come see Chris Coons, John Carney, Beau Biden, Chip Flowers, Richard Korn and others. Then help us get them elected.
Ugly in the 9th
I live in the 9th RD which makes up about half of Middletown and some of Bear and Delaware City. When Dick Cathcart announced his retirement all hell broke loose.
13Sep2010 | liberalgeek | 15 comments | Continued
PDD Announces Primary Endorsements
The Progressive Democrats for Delaware have announced their slate of endorsed candidates for the September 14th primary. There are some surprises:
Richard Korn – Auditor
Rep. Helene Keeley – State Rep. – 3rd District
James Maravelias – State Rep. – 27th District
For the State Treasurer race they have deemed both candidates (Velda Jones-Potter and Chip Flowers) are worthy of [...]
Fundraiser Tonight in Townsend
If you are anywhere near Townsend this evening, swing by the Blackbird Community Center at 6PM to help support Rick Griffiths, the endorsed Democratic candidate to replace Dick Cathcart in the 9th district. The cost is $20 per person and includes pizza, sodas and desserts. There will be a few Democratic candidates in attendance and [...]
18Aug2010 | liberalgeek | 2 comments | Continued
9th District Democratic Candidates Abound
Last night the 9th district Dems met with the potential candidates to run against John Marino to replace Dick Cathcart. Rick Griffiths is the endorsed candidate and has been ramping up his campaign for months. Yesterday, Rebecca Walker filed to primary Rick. Walker has faced off against Cathcart twice in the past and had yielded [...]
9Jul2010 | liberalgeek | 25 comments | Continued
Kickoff for Rich Griffiths in the 9th
This evening, Rich Griffiths will kick off his campaign to unseat Dick Cathcart in the 9th RD. Rich is a great candidate. I have met him several times, and he is earnest, organized and focused on winning in November.
Rich will make his official announcement this evening at 6:30 PM at the Corbit-Sharpe Residence in Historic [...]
Republican Takes McWilliams seat
I am sorry to report that Republican Thomas Kovach was elected today over Mike Migliore by a margin of 73 votes. This brings the number of Republicans in the House to 17 (24 for the Democrats).
20Dec2008 | liberalgeek | 22 comments | Continued
Vote Saturday
Man, this snuck up up on me. On Saturday is the special election to replace Diana McWilliams (who is moving to New Mexico) in the 6th RD. Democrat Mike Migliore is facing off against Republican Tom Kovach. Migliore is a lawyer in Wilmington and is a former aide to Joe Biden.
If you live in the [...]
Land of a Thousand Handshakes
Last night, my 7 year old daughter was spending the night at a friends home, so we had the 11 year old son to entertain. I saw that there was a Middletown v. Sallies football game down at Middletown so we set our sights on it.
I had to get some money, so I stopped at [...]
Mike Katz for Senate in SD 4: The Interview
This interview was conducted by me, nemski, Pandora and Stella Bluez at Stoney’s up on 202 (best fish and chips this side of the pond!) on Tuesday 14 October. Dr. Mike Katz was great to talk with — he was focused and engaged and you can tell he really cares about trying to accomplish [...]
18Oct2008 | cassandra_m | 1 comment | Continued
Want a Chance to Weigh In on the 2008 Platform?
The DNC wants to hear from you, then.
Over the next week or so, meetings are being held all over the US to provide Democrats the opportunity to weigh in on what you think is important to include in the 2008 Party Platform. The final document is, of course, voted on at the convention in [...]
SEU Oversight Board Authority Expired
There was some question around here last week about whether or not the SEU was acting within the law that created them. There was an allegation that their term had expired per statute. Here is the pertinent part of the law:
There is hereby created the SEU Oversight Board which shall, from passage of [...]
SEU Oversight Board Authority Memo
As promised, Here is a copy of the opinion that the SEU attorney, Frank Murphy drew up at the request of the board (or probably just McDowell). SEU Authority Memo.
This document was handed out to most attendees yesterday. Let me know what you think. And don’t forget that Jason will be speaking at the PDD [...]
Chris Bullock Abandons Race for House Seat
So, I know someone here is connected enough to the story to tell the details. What are they?
Nancy Willing reported the advance notice last night.
The WNJ has abit more info.
I’m not yet backing a candidate here, but this whole business looks a little strange, and certainly smells as though there is more going [...]
Markell/Carney Gubernatorial Debate on Education
This is the first debate of the primary season between Lt. Governor John C. Carney, Jr. and State Treasurer Jack A. Markell.
When: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Where: The Baby Grand
818 N. Market Street Wilmington, Delaware
Time: Doors open at 6, everyone must be seated by 6:45
Registration is required for this event. Seats [...]
Comment Rescue: Windpower, Education, and John Carney
Fonzy writes:
I thought I would try and bring this thread back to liberalgeeks’ orignal point with another example of John Carney’s hard work to try and get this sucker done.
Wind power firm offers partnership with Del Tech.
liberalgeek – if I didn’t know better, I’d say Carney reads your posts.
I was thinking the same thing as [...]
Drinking Liberally pays dividends!
UPDATE: I almost forgot to mention perhaps the biggest compliment ever applied to this blog. From Robert Vanella:
“I have to tell you guys, the only places websites I visit are www.andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com, www.nytimes.com and The Richard Dawkins Foundation – www.richarddawkins.net and you guys”
Pretty good fucking company I must say. And I know a hell of a lot of politicians [...]
Drinking Liberally Tonight
It’s the end of the day and the short weeks always feel the longest. But cheer up, tonight is Drinking Liberally at one of the finest Newark drinking establishments that hasn’t been turned into condos. The Deer Park is the place to be someone tonight at 8PM. Several of the contributors and commenters on Delaware [...]
31May2007 | liberalgeek | 5 comments | Continued
Soulmates, Sexless Lovers or Food?
Check out Alan Loudel on the notion that Tom Carper would really work for ANYONE (Sean Barney, Jack Markell, John Carney, Ted Blunt, Matt Denn, His Wife, Ghandi, Jesus) running against Michael Castle.
And speaking of Mike Castle, I realize some Delaware Democrats desperately want Senator Carper to broker a deal where Carney or Markell (it [...]
One Down, One to Go
Just a week ago Bryon Short was elected in the 7th in a surprise to many in the Republic party. However, Today I start harping on Lynn Bullock for the seat of the ever-present John Atkins, State Representative of the fightin’ 41st. Lynn is a retired State Policeman (so he has probably met [...]
22Apr2007 | liberalgeek | 3 comments | Continued
Alexander Snyder-Mackler Out
Too bad. He was good.
Mike Matthews spotted the job annoucement
Wonky Wednesday: Politics Is Not a Spectator Sport
Woody Allen has been quoted as saying, “80 percent of success is showing up.” This is particularly true in politics, and thus I am presenting two opportunities in which you can make a difference by showing up.
Delaware for Obama is organizing in Delaware, and the folks involved have asked that we help pass the word [...]
I’m popping my cherry!
i’m already over my 1 post limit, but that other one doesn’t count. “I’m a rebel Dotty!”
Mr Bush was doing his best to contribute to global warming by blowing more hot air for the plants in the Rose Garden. Bush by the way thinks the Rose Garden is a national park I kid you not.
So there he [...]
RD 7 Special Election Date Set
The special election to choose the replacement for Wayne Smith has been set for Saturday April 14th. Mark your calendars. Let’s talk up Bryon Short. I’ll have the contact info to volunteer as soon as I get it. Feel free to post volunteer info in the comments here.
22Mar2007 | liberalgeek | 1 comment | ContinuedSocial Media
