Mike Castle told Politico that they will poll for a 3-way race.
The GOP source did not have specifics on when Castle’s team would conduct the poll, but viewed it as a practical step even if the nine-term congressman was unlikely to re-enter the race.
A spokeswoman for Castle, who put the chances of him running as a write-in “under 5 percent,” said her boss likely wouldn’t settle on a final decision before next week. According to the state Elections Commission, Castle would have to complete a form by next Thursday to officially qualify as a write-in candidate.
Apparently it’s a tidal wave!
Dickens, who would not confirm a plan to poll, said Castle has mostly been focused on House business, but has taken calls from those urging him to pursue a bid without a party banner.
Delaware GOP National Committeewoman Priscilla Rakestraw said she has fielded dozens of calls over the last 48 hours, mostly from Democrats, about a potential Castle write-in campaign.
Oooh, dozens! I’m sure all 20 people will reliably vote for Castle.
I’m sure Mike Castle would like redemption. He lost in the worst way possible (to a lying, unqualified candidate). I’m pretty sure getting that lying, unqualified person to the Senate is not the way to redemption.
The Republican party might secretly want this. A Castle entry actually increases their odds of winning the seat, rather than decreasing it.