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DL Open Thread Sunday Magazine: November 8, 2026

By El Somnambulo November 8, 2026No Comments

RIP--Cybertruck: Visually, the Cybertruck asked and answered pressing questions. Questions like: What if a hammerhead shark were also a microwave? What if the abstract concept of “toxic masculinity” took on…

BREAKING: Jea Street Resigns From NCC Council, Effective Immediately

By El Somnambulo November 7, 20265 Comments

From the News-Journal, which I no longer subscribe to: https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/politics/2026/11/07/jea-street-retires-leaving-new-castle-county-council-seat-open/92662299007/? Meaning, yes, a Special Election where a select few will choose the D candidate. Making my first thought--has he wired…

DL Open Thread: Saturday, November 7, 2026

By El Somnambulo November 7, 20263 Comments

D House Leadership Remains Almost The Same: Delaware House Speaker Melissa “Mimi” Minor-Brown, D-New Castle, has survived a challenge from the progressive wing of the Democratic Party to keep her…

DL Open Thread: Friday, November 6, 2026

By El Somnambulo November 6, 20263 Comments

Carnage, Part One: Incoming chair of the House Judiciary Committee Jamie Raskin (D-MD) posted today: “House Democrats are in the fight to bring government back from the brink of authoritarianism.…

Song of the Day 11/6: Harry Nilsson, “The Puppy Song”

By Alby November 6, 20261 Comment

Guest post by Nathan Arizona What could be more calming in anxious times than watching newborn puppies 24 hours a day, or however long your tolerance for cuteness will let…

Song of the Day 11/5: Bobby Pulido w/ El Plan, “Para Ti Con Amor”

By Alby November 5, 2026No Comments

The blue tide in Texas swept through the Rio Grande valley, where Hispanics turned against the GOP in a big way. Among the beneficiaries was Tejano musician turned politician Bobby…

I’m Back, Beyotches!

By El Somnambulo November 5, 20264 Comments

So. Ended up in the hospital late Tuesday night, got released this morning. Turns out I had an episode of something called 'Transient Global Amnesia', as I couldn't remember pretty…

DL Open Thread Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026

By Alby November 5, 20269 Comments

El Som is under the weather, so fill in for him with your impression of Delaware's election results. In the rest of the world, change is afoot. For the moment,…

We’re Back, and Post-Tsunami Open Thread Nov. 4, 2026

By Alby November 4, 20266 Comments

We're back! Sorry for this morning's interruption, I promise it had nothing to do with overindulging of inebriating spirits. Well, that exceeded even the most optimistic predictions for Democratic gains.…

DL Delaware Election Night Open Thread: November 3, 2026

By El Somnambulo November 3, 202618 Comments

This is for results of the Delaware races. Here is the preview I wrote awhile back on the races that interested me: https://delawareliberal.net/2026/10/21/dls-most-intriguing-or-least-unintriguing-races-of-2026/ I'll be back after my 7-10 stint…

DL National Election Open Thread: November 3, 2027

By El Somnambulo November 3, 20262 Comments

The Big Enchilada. First polls close once this post goes up, as parts of Indiana and Kentucky will close at 6 pm. Yes, I'm looking for a Blue Tsunami. I'm…

Trump DOJ Thugs In Wilmington?

By El Somnambulo November 3, 20262 Comments

This is serious, if true. From a source within the Democratic Party: Just an update. USDOJ teams are in and around more Hispanic sections of Wilmington. They are standing outside…

Song of the Day 11/3: John Mayer, “Waiting on the World to Change”

By Alby November 3, 2026No Comments

We've heard for days now that early voting is uncommonly heavy for a midterm election, demonstrating how eager many people are to give Trump his comeuppance. Proving yet again the…