Political Gossip and Tidbits Wandering About The Small Wonder That is Delaware-The 2/23/15 Edition

Little of this and that. Why is Deldot supervising animal shelters? Yes, finally, I will discuss my friend Matthew Opaliski and those silly gun charges.
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Bartending Challenge?

WHAT: Democrats vs. Republicans Legislative Guest Bartending Event

WHEN: Thursday, March 5th, 5:30-7:30 pm

WHERE: NEW LOCATION Sheraton Wilmington South Hotel–365 Airport Road, New Castle, DE 19720–the hotel just off I-95 North.

For more information, contact Laura Becker at 302.221.2065 or email lbecker@esdel.org.

The Legislative Guest Bartending event is just a preview of the fierce competition that can be witnessed when the two political parties face-off for the 10th year at the CAI/Easter Seals Volleyball Challenge on March 21st at 9 a.m. at the Delaware Orthopaedic Sportsplex, at 326 Ruthar Drive, Newark. The Republicans are currently in the lead, 6 to 3.

Well I think this is cool. Continue reading →

Where Are All The Leaders?

leader   First of all, what is a leader? Continue reading →

The National Scene-The Sunday Political Talk Show Report on 2/22/15

Lots of discussion on President Obama’s love of America….or not. Even Kevin Spacey gives a great sound bite this week. Isn’t that sudden threat to American malls suspicious as Homeland Security Secretary takes to the air waves to demand his department be funded? Much more.
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FOX NEWS SUNDAY (Fox Network): Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson; Gov. Mike Pence, R-Ind.
MEET THE PRESS (NBC): Johnson; Sherrilyn Ifill, president and director-counsel, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund; Rep. Charles Dent, R-Pa.
FACE THE NATION (CBS): Johnson; Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas.
THIS WEEK (ABC): Johnson; Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.
STATE OF THE UNION (CNN): Johnson; Gov. John Kasich, R-Ohio.
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Oh Bother!

 

 

Matt    The following is an AP press release. Continue reading →

What’s going on in the Delaware legislature? Those guys love to make laws, let’s check up on what they’re up to. The 2/19/15 Edition

Not one, not two, but THREE state senators called me up yesterday. I got answers on questions I had on legislation they sponsored. Had some pretty good feedback but have reservations. Sign in and check it out.

HERE is my first article about these matters.

I had a couple of questions/concerns about a few and was graciously granted time and explanation by all three state Senators involved. Doesn’t mean I agree with their narrative but I am thankful for such speedy and thoughtful responses. Continue reading →

Political Gossip and Tidbits Wandering About The Small Wonder That is Delaware-The 2/18/15 Edition

Let’s take another look at this upcoming Western Sussex Republican club dinner. And how did you celebrate Charles Darwin day in Delaware? Lots of gossip, snark and updates.

Somebody tell Vince Calabro that perception is everything. Continue reading →