Internal Poll Has Disasterous News [For Mike Castle]
Now, I preface this post with the fact that this is a story heard from someone who heard it from someone. But I like this story so I am running with it. So a Republican Minority Leader (either Boehner or McConnell) was in Delaware in the last two weeks do some quiet fund raising for Mike Castle among the rich Chateau crowd. The Minority Leader's sales pitch: there is an internal RNC or RSCC polling for this race has Coons within 7 points of Castle.
Asshat of the Day
Today's award goes to Lt. Colonel Terrence Lakin, also known as the birther soldier. Lakin has dishonored the uniform he wears and every man and woman who has ever served…
Happy Jamaican Independence Day, Michele!
“We hope Michele Rollins is enjoying Jamaican Independence Day, a day that serves as a reminder that she’s more committed to off-shore interests in Jamaica than she is the people of Delaware,” said Shripal Shah, Regional Press Secretary for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
Rasmussen: Castle 49, Coons 37
Grain of salt, given Rasmussen's history, but here are their latest numbers of the Delaware Senate race.
Castle 49 (+2 from last month)
Coons 37 (+1)
Coons 46 (+5)
O’Donnell 36 (-3)
Friday Open Thread
The Friday edition of your semi-daily open thread.
Please Make This Happen
Rumors have surfaced that the Treasury Department is going to announce a plan that will let some homeowners reduce their principal.
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The Hill Blog Ponders DE Special if Castle Wins Senate
Q. What's the best thing about this post ?
A. The wingnut comment, naturally.
Asshat of the Day
UI had one great submission, but after listening to C-SPAN this afternoon, our Asshat of the Day winner is Sen. John McCain (Teabag/Confederate - AZ). A simple motion to bring…
Welcome Associate Justice Elena Kagan
Elena Kagan has been confirmed as an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court by a vote of 63 to 37.
What Goes Around Comes Around [The DE GOP Civil War]
Burris is complaining about the "attack the messenger" politics of Christine O'Donnell. The problem is Burris has practiced this exact kind of politics for years. It is the kind of politics that defines both the Delaware and national Republican Parties. So what goes around, goes around.
Mike Castle In Trouble Is Going Mainstream
Fox News writes about the Coons-Castle match-up in Delaware and declares it a sleeper race.