Delaware and National Politics from the Center-Right. Formerly First State Politics.
Posted in Budget, Deficit, Delaware Democrats on Jul 11th, 2008
The state pension fund isn’t fully funded.
Delaware:
Total Unfunded Liability: $3.9 Billion
Workers in Plan: 30,000
Average Liability Per Covered Worker: $130,000
This comes to $5000 per person. Who doesn’t think we need change at Woodburn?
Posted in Change, Charlie Copeland, Delaware Democrats, Delaware GOP, Election 2008 - Delaware, Uncategorized on Jun 30th, 2008
The Dover African American Festival was a fun and educational event. The music, traditional dancing, and booths for products, services, and information combined for a fine event. One would expect there to be excitement for the elections with Senator Obama’s historic run. The Kent County Democrats had a booth as usual. Markell and Carney each had their […]
Posted in Cathcart, Delaware Democrats, Election 2008 - Delaware on Jun 27th, 2008
There are a lot of primaries on tap this year for the Democratic Party of Delaware. Take a look at the latest filed candidates list provided by the Office of the State Commisioner of Elections.
The latest surprise, at least in my area, is that returning challenger to Richard Cathcart (R-RD9), Rebecca Walker of Townsend, DE, will […]
Posted in Charlie Copeland, Delaware Democrats, Delaware GOP, Election 2008 - Delaware on Jun 8th, 2008
Copeland Comments on Denn Announcement
“More of the Status Quo is Last Thing Taxpayers Need”
Wilmington, DE – Since beginning his campaign for Lieutenant Governor of Delaware, Charlie Copeland has repeated a simple message: “Delaware needs real change in its leadership if the problems and challenges faced by citizens are to be truly addressed.”
Today’s announcement […]
Posted in Delaware Democrats, Delaware GOP on May 6th, 2008
With the electric resurgence of the Delaware GOP, resulting in the strongest statewide ticket in decades, and the release of the powerful “Delaware Plan,” the Delaware Democrats are shaking in their boots. Note their press release from today:
During the 2005-2006 election cycle, the Delaware Democratic Party issued a comprehensive report and pamphlet for voters outlining […]
