PURITY OVER POWER:

Delaware Senate race moved to Lean Democrat (Stuart Rothenberg, September 14, 2010, Rothenburg Political Report)

Christine O’Donnell’s upset over Cong Mike Castle in the GOP primary dramatically alters Republican prospects for November in Delaware. Castle had broad appeal, including to independents and even Democratic voters, while O’Donnell’s appeal is limited to tea party conservatives. Lacking an impressive resume and unlikely to garner significant national Republican support, O’Donnell clearly looks like an underdog against New Castle County Executive Chris Coons (D), who is suddenly transformed to the favorite in the general election.

Get her into the cone of silence with Rand Paul and she can just ride the wave.

Posted by Orrin Judd at September 15, 2010 5:46 AM