UPDATE: We have spoken to a Coons aide, who says they have heard nothing of the sort. Not really a strong denial, but this rumor may well be false. Indeed, as I think about this, what kind of position would Obama choose Coons for? Nothing comes to mind. In fact, I always thought Coons future was elsewhere, like in the congressional delegation. What if Coons is preparing for a run for Congress. Since we are dealing in rumor and speculation anyway, what if Castle has decided not to run, and neither has Biden. That would mean Carney will run for the Senate, and that would leave Coons to run for Congress. Hmmmmmm…..
Rumor has it that Paul Clark was all over the county building today talking with managers and directors about projects and personnel, as well as spending quite a bit of time conferring with Chris Coons. Our tipsters asked around and apparently there is some word about Coons being tapped by the Obama Administration in some capacity, requiring his resignation as County Executive, which would mean, to our collective horror, that Paul Clark would take over.