President (2016)- Hilary Clinton vs. Some Idiot: The Clintons have had a long time to prep for this. Barring some force majeure they will roll over whatever whackjob makes it through the increasing insane GOP nominating process. Prediction: Clinton
Senate (2018) – Tom Carper vs. Father Time Carper isn’t up for election again until 2018. At that point he’ll be 71 in calendar years, which converts to only 57 in rich person years. Prediction: Carper
Senate – Chris Coons vs. Christine O’Donnell: I was skeptical about the idea that O’Donnell would run again, but the rent isn’t going to pay itself. The remnants of the DEGOP seem perfectly willing to support her on the grounds that they think it annoys liberals like me. Which…uh.it does. Dammit Christine!! Why do you keep vexing me by being the real American in Delaware politics!? Prediction: Amusement.
House – Carney vs. Some 3rd Tier Tomato Can like Rose Izzo Will this be the year the DEGOP gets its act together and nominates someone with a track record of electoral success who has a proven ability to raise money and win over voters? Nope. Prediction: An awkward three county announcement and an even more awkward return day.
Governor – Denn vs. Someone who makes Rose Izzo look like an actual candidate Denn will, of course, need to get through the real election which will be the Democratic primary. But he is a rare “Democrat’s Democrat” who looks as attractive to the party faithful as he does to the general public. Prediction: A trouncing.
Too much triumphalism? Maybe, I mean… the Democrats will still have to work for it, but I really don’t see any weak spots. If the DEGOP gets smart, they’ll more or less write off the statewides and concentrate on building up a bench by putting up decent candidates and winning some down ticket races.