Just not the candidate or candidates you thought. The first Republican to place his or her hat in the ring to be Mike Castle’s successor in Congress is business owner and political novice Fred Cullis.
Cullis appeared on WDEL yesterday and said that he would be an “independent voice for Delaware” not unlike Castle, even though he disagreed with the congressman’s vote this spring for a cap-and-trade energy bill. Sounds like Cullis is trying to have it both ways: own the carefully cultivated yet false Castle brand and appeal to the Anderson-O’Donnell whacko right. Good luck Cullis.
The News Journal appeared as dismissive of Cullis’ chances as I am:
The pragmatic approach in politics usually starts with winning support from the party. Cullis has met with Tom Ross, chairman of the Republican State Committee, and believes he will persuade the party and Delaware voters that he is the guy they need in Washington. Cullis’ wife, Barbara, and half a dozen [DD’s note: that means 6] supporters were on hand, including Karen Zetes, who will be Cullis’ treasurer, but no party officials attended the announcement in a small meeting room at the Christiana Hilton.
Cullis should have announced at one of those tea bag hate fests. Wasn’t there one in Dover last Saturday? Announcing in front of 6 people, including your staff and family members, is pathetic.