Delaware+Senate+Race

Election Background

Republican Congressman Michael Castle, who holds much political influence in Delaware. In an upset for the Republican party, Tea Party member Christine O’Donnell beat Castle in the Republican primary, 53.1% to 46.9%. O’Donnell previously worked as a conservative issue advocate and voiced her opinions about both social and economic problems. In 2006 she ran in the Republican primary for the same seat and finished third. O’Donnell’s opponent, Democrat Chris Coons, is currently leading in polls. Coons was previously the County Executive of New Castle, one of the most wealthy parts of Delaware. Coons also worked as an attorney for W.L. Gore& Associates, a company ranked as one of the largest 200 privately held companies in the United States. Coons’s major endorsement is that of President Barak Obama, who has asked for the support of the Democrats in the Delaware race. This is an important election for Democrats, who risk losing both the Senate and the House to the Republicans in November. O’Donnell is also pro-life, and is in favor of cutting government spending. Coons supports directly giving aid to the unemployed, is in favor of a woman’s right to choose, and has promised to work for educational reform in the Delaware public school system.

Election Summary 1:

Tea Party candidate Christine O' Donnell has beaten out Republican Congressman, Mike Castle, and will go on to run against Democrat,Chris Coons. O'Donnell has garnered attention from the media because of video clips showing her admitting that she "dabbled in witchcraft," and that she believes evolution is a myth. O' Donnell has also gained the endorsement of Sarah Palin, which some pundits believe could hurt O'Donnell if voters who do not like Sarah Palin see too many similarities between them. Though she had enough Tea Party support in the Republican primary to beat out Mike Castle in an upset, it is likely that she will not get the support of more moderate Republicans, and the senate seat will be given to Chris Coons.

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Election Summary 2:

Polls show that Chris Coons is ahead of Christine O'Donnell in the Delaware Senate race, confirming fears that she would not be supported by a more moderate Republican base. Her chances in the election have certainly been hurt by the negative media attention that she has received over some disconcerting comments she made in past interviews, and her recent failures in debates against Chris Coons have not helped her image. O'Donnell stumbled through questions asked by Wolf Blitzer, unable to directly respond to a number of questions concerning her personal opinions. Coons also has had some bad press related to an article he wrote while he was in college in which he refers to himself as a "bearded Marxist." Although he has repeatedly stated that it was all a joke, the comment has stuck with him throughout the campaign.

Here are some excerpts from various debates:

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"Where in the constitution is the separation of church and state?" Christine O'Donnell

Election Summary 3:

Democrat Chris Coons defeated Tea Party member Christine O'Donnell today in the Delaware Senate race. Though many tea party members won their races, O'Donnell will not join them in the senate. Coons has promised to work hard on job creation as his primary focus by "restoring our innovative economy, assisting small businesses, growing our green economy, and rebuilding a viable manufacturing sector." He is also committed to improving education, helping American Veterans, LGBT rights, and helping those who have suffered as a result of the economy. Issues of National Security, the economy, abortion rights, and campaign finance reform were key in this race, and voters felt that Chris Coons will be most able to represent their beliefs and do what is best for Delaware when faced with these problems.

here are some articles about the election results:

[|Christine O'Donnell loses the Election]

[|Wrap - up of Delaware Senate Race]