Carper is feeble in body and political spirit. Now that we all know that this is a “turn out the base” election on every level, it is very possible that Carper’s wishy/washy non-Dem version of being a Democrat could seriously hurt down-ticket candidates by muting the enthusiasm of what would otherwise be a fired-up Dem base.
That is not to say that Carper will lose, or that his GOP opponent stands a chance, but the reality is that the Democratic Party’s coordinated campaign is hobbled by dragging this political museum piece across the finish line.
Carper has added nothing to Dem GOTV efforts because he really has no standing to go after Republicans in the way they need to be attacked.
Bottom Line: If Dems turn out the “blue wave” in Delaware it will in spite of the deadweight at the top of the ticket.
