From the Campaign Trail

Week of 2/22: Medicine is Political
Robert Bahnsen Robert Bahnsen

Week of 2/22: Medicine is Political

The world feels upside down.  Powerful people turn neighbor against neighbor to steal wealth from our communities and leave us fighting for scraps.  Our politicians remain silent to get their piece of the pie.  Life is getting harder and more expensive, and public trust is eroding.  If you work in healthcare, you’ve seen the result.  People are getting sicker.  Addiction and suicide are on the rise.  Preventable illness is becoming a death sentence.

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Week of 2/9: Energy Bills
Robert Bahnsen Robert Bahnsen

Week of 2/9: Energy Bills

Let’s talk about energy. Many of us have seen our energy bills go up by hundreds of dollars in the last few months – mine sure has. I’ve been meeting with Delaware's energy experts and learning more about this problem. There are reasons why our energy bills are rising, and plenty we can do about it.

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Week of 1/11: ICE Out
Robert Bahnsen Robert Bahnsen

Week of 1/11: ICE Out

On January 7th, 2026, Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed by a United States ICE agent in Minneapolis, Minnesota. With anger and sadness in our hearts, over 650 members of our community gathered along Concord Pike in protest. We have had enough.

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Week of 1/5: On Progressivism
Robert Bahnsen Robert Bahnsen

Week of 1/5: On Progressivism

Folks from all walks of life can be progressive. They want clean air to breathe and safe water to drink. They don’t want to be controlled by billionaires. They want good schools, good jobs, and good healthcare. They want life to be more affordable.

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Week of 12/30: Medicaid Cuts
Robert Bahnsen Robert Bahnsen

Week of 12/30: Medicaid Cuts

The New Year is a time for reflection and renewal. We choose to leave behind what no longer serves us, and find new ideas to address our challenges. One of the biggest challenges facing Delaware right now is Medicaid funding cuts.

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Week of 12/15: School Redistricting
Robert Bahnsen Robert Bahnsen

Week of 12/15: School Redistricting

All parents ever want for their children is to find happiness and success. This past week, I joined hundreds of teachers, parents, former students, concerned neighbors, and many of our elected representatives at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School to discuss the proposed changes to our school districts. I wanted to share my thoughts.

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