In an article in the Tuesday edition, the WaPo picks up on a conversation had here at Delaware Liberal over the weekend. Maybe they even read us?
Early betting in Delaware on whom Minner might pick has centered on the gubernatorial primary, with the loser of that contest potentially winning appointment to the Senate as a consolation prize.
“If the loser is [Carney], it’s very easy to see Governor Minner, who has endorsed him as her successor, appointing him if he would like that office. It’s a little harder to see if the loser is Jack Markell,” said Samuel B. Hoff, a professor of history and political science at Delaware State University. Markell, he explained, may have rankled Minner by criticizing her administration during his campaign.
Another scenario being discussed in state political circles involves Minner appointing a caretaker — a respected Democrat who has no intention of running in 2010. That would allow Beau Biden to complete his service in Iraq and return home to run for Senate. (Minner is 73 and not viewed as interested in the seat herself.)