It's a sign of hope that the 1st state gets it.
QuoteTea Party favorite Christine O'Donnell, a perennial candidate with no government experience, soundly defeated veteran politician Mike Castle for the Republican Senate nomination in Delaware Tuesday -- posing a major upset to the political establishment on the last big day of primaries.
With all precincts reporting, O'Donnell beat Castle 53-47 percent.
O'Donnell's win stands as the latest sign of Tea Party strength but also the latest test of whether that movement helps or hinders the Republican Party, with an open seat and perhaps a GOP Senate majority at stake. Tea Party ally Carl Paladino also beat former Rep. Rick Lazio in the New York Republican gubernatorial primary Tuesday.
Party fractures on full display, Republican aides told Fox News Tuesday that O'Donnell would not be getting national fundraising support. State party leaders had warned that O'Donnell cannot compete against Democrat Chris Coons and vigorously backed Castle, a nine-term congressman and former governor.
But O'Donnell stood her ground as she closed out the race by accusing Castle of selling out to the moderate wing of the party. Hailing her win Tuesday as a victory for "citizen politicians," she urged Republicans to "bury the hatchet" and work with her over the next two months to defeat Coons.
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?Tall?-sized Troubles Prompt Starbucks to Bring Back 12-Oz. BeveragesTen Worst Places to LivePresident Changes Tune on Health-Care CostsGold Hits Record High as Investors Scramble for SafetyWhy Did Jack Daniel Name it 'Old No. 7'?"A lot of people have already said that we can't win the general election," O'Donnell said in her victory speech, joining the crowd in a "yes we can" chant. "It is those same so-called experts who said we had no chance of winning the primary.
"It will be hard work, but we can win," she said.
Seven states and Washington, D.C., held primary contests Tuesday night. Among the highlights, embattled Rep. Charlie Rangel, D-N.Y., beat back five Democratic primary challengers; D.C. Council Chairman Vincent Gray ousted Washington Mayor Adrian Fenty; and GOP businessman Ron Johnson won the GOP Senate nomination in Wisconsin for the chance to take on vulnerable Sen. Russ Feingold in November.
Tea Party-backed candidate Ovide Lamontagne also took the early lead in the GOP primary contest for Senate in New Hampshire, but was trailing former Attorney General Kelly Ayotte as votes continued to be counted Wednesday.
But all eyes were on Delaware, where Republicans scrambled for the seat formerly held by Vice President Biden.
Considered a long shot just weeks ago, O'Donnell's candidacy got renewed attention after conservative Joe Miller beat Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski in their state's Senate primary last month. Big-name endorsements from Sarah Palin and South Carolina Sen. Jim DeMint boosted her profile in the final days of the race, which snowballed into one of the nastiest intra-party battles of the year.
Republican aides told Fox News Tuesday that the National Republican Senatorial Committee will not be funding O'Donnell's general election campaign, leaving it up to Palin and the Tea Party Express to do the heavy lifting.
The NRSC issued a terse statement congratulating O'Donnell for her nomination "after a hard-fought primary campaign."
The Tea Party Express said it hoped the National Republican Senatorial Committee would reconsider its decision not to support O'Donnell.
"We encourage the NRSC to take a night off, get some sleep, and reconsider their rash statements," Tea Party Express spokesman Levi Russell said in a written statement.
"Wake up NRSC," he added. "The reason the Tea Party movement has grown into such a powerful force is because of the failures of establishment organizations such as yours to honor the principles of the Republican Party platform."You tried to force through the most liberal Republican in Congress on the voters of Delaware and they rejected you."
Castle, thanking his campaign staff for their "integrity and honesty," conceded late Tuesday.
"The voters in the Republican primary have spoken and I respect that decision," he said.
Democrats were eager to draw lessons from O'Donnell's victory and immediately portrayed her Tuesday as too extreme for her state, as they did when conservative Sharron Angle won the GOP Senate nomination in Nevada earlier this year.
"Today the Republican Party has shown just how far right it has moved," DNC Chairman Tim Kaine said in a written statement. "While Americans in Delaware and across the country are eager for both parties to work together toward solutions that move America forward, Delaware's Tea Party Republicans have nominated a self-aggrandizing and divisive candidate who seeks to tear down the progress we've made to recover from failed Republican economic policies that took us to the brink of economic collapse."
While O'Donnell's campaign enjoyed a $250,000 injection from the Tea Party Express, some Tea Party groups did not support her. The state GOP and even some of O'Donnell's former staffers have hammered her for calling herself a fiscal conservative when she has had personal financial problems.
O'Donnell tried to brush off the attacks, accusing the party of resorting to "cannibalism" in an ultimately failed attempt to stave off her rise against Castle.
Party leaders no doubt were looking at midterm polls that showed Castle leading Coons in November but O'Donnell trailing. The seat could be critical for Republicans hoping to gain control of the Senate. They need to pick up 10 seats to do so.
In Maryland, the GOP gubernatorial primary also included a Tea Party activist and Palin-backed candidate: investor Brian Murphy. But he failed to pick up enough steam to topple former Gov. Robert Ehrlich.
Ehrlich won the GOP nomination by a landslide Tuesday and is eyeing a November rematch against Democratic incumbent Martin O'Malley, who beat him in 2006.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/09/14/hours-polls-close-gloves-come-delaware/
Christine O'Donnell is a conservative and that scares people. Carl Rove messed up. Even though she was picked by the conservative voters of Delaware, Carl chose to stand aside and align himself with his liberal friends.
Hey Doc, do you want to put some money on her winning in November. I am betting she won't, she too much like Sarah Palin and you Republicans don't like her, how much are you willing to put up. :rotfl: :rotfl:
Even Karl Rove doesn't like her. If that's not telling, I don't know what is.
Quote from: Locutus on September 15, 2010, 11:50:53 PM
Even Karl Rove doesn't like her. ...
Wow. That's the first admirable thing I've heard about her.
Did y'all know she just this month finally got her B.A in English Literature?
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0910/41750.html
She should have gone for a degree in creative writing.
http://www.aolnews.com/surge-desk/article/christine-odonnells-linkedin-bio-says-she-studied-at-oxford/19634846
Aw, c'mon, Lolly.
Them ordinary folk like her 'cuz she's just like them.
Seventeen years late on her bills, and a lying sack of crap about her educational bona fides.
Drink the kool aid, ruin the world!
This woman is a complete nut! I can't believe I'm saying this but I think she may be worse than Palin.
One example:
So, there's an MTV video floating around the internet where she said that masterbation is a bad thing, but yet she endorses abstinence only...c'mon! There's got to be an outlet! :biggrin:
Quote from: Sandy Eggo on September 16, 2010, 11:44:40 AM
This woman is a complete nut! I can't believe I'm saying this but I think she may be worse than Palin.
One example:
So, there's an MTV video floating around the internet where she said that masterbation is a bad thing, but yet she endorses abstinence only...c'mon! There's got to be an outlet! :biggrin:
Masturbation "IS A BAD THING?" Is that why I got hair in the palms of my hands and can't see too well. :biggrin:
Probably :biggrin:
Quote from: followsthewolf on September 16, 2010, 08:48:32 AM
... a lying sack of crap about her educational bona fides.
Here's a tip from a long time HR professional to those of you who may be in the job-seeking masses. DO NOT falsify your education. We really do check.
Quote from: Sandy Eggo on September 16, 2010, 11:44:40 AM
... she said that masterbation is a bad thing, but yet she endorses abstinence only...c'mon! There's got to be an outlet! :biggrin:
Personally, I fire people at random.
Everybody Vote For ME!!
Quote from: LOsborne on September 16, 2010, 07:04:58 PM
Here's a tip from a long time HR professional to those of you who may be in the job-seeking masses. DO NOT falsify your education. We really do check.
We just blew one out of the water.
There is a new Joan of Arch for the American Woman. Christine O'Donnell, Tea Party Candidate of the Senate.
A rabid Right to Life advocate who want to stop all abortions. I can see that she definitely has the freedom of women in her heart.
But to prove that she is truly ready for the Senate. She made this statement of the O'Reilly Factor on November 16, 2007.
"American Scientific companies are crossbreeding humans and animals and coming up with mice with fully functioning human brains." I'll bet they are odd looking mice. :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: Let us :pray: and :pray:
What does that say about the intellect level of the people who would vote for her? That's scary.
Yeah, the Tea (baggers) Party is taking it back. Christine O'Connell, Republican candiate for the Senate. Has been taped admitting that she dabbled and played around witchcraft. We know she thinks that we are creating mice with full functioning human brain. What I want to know is, are we ready for a witch bitch in the senate. What a joke. :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :flap: :flap: :flap: :genius:
LMAO! This story just gets better and better. Good job on the selection of your first candidate to help "take America back", Doc. Wow...gullible old fool.
I'm becoming more and more convinced that Doc is a sock.
I refuse to believe that anyone could be that stupid.
It's a sad fact, but they do exist.
A sock????
Quote from: followsthewolf on September 20, 2010, 11:44:10 AM
I'm becoming more and more convinced that Doc is a sock.
I refuse to believe that anyone could be that stupid.
Doc's or socks?
Quote from: Sandy Eggo on September 20, 2010, 02:15:16 PM
It's a sad fact, but they do exist.
Burn her! She's a witch! :biggrin:
I was referring to people as stupid as or more stupid than Doc existing. :smile:
Quote from: Sandy Eggo on September 20, 2010, 05:50:28 PM
I was referring to people as stupid as or more stupid than Doc existing. :smile:
Have you noticed "DOC" he comes in and spouts his stupid religious bullshit. :bs: Then he returns to the slime of the Unknown Zone never to explain himself or answer any questions.
He put me in the mind of a baby robin. Always got his mouth open and full of bird shit. :bird:
Quote from: The Troll on September 15, 2010, 09:34:43 PM
Hey Doc, do you want to put some money on her winning in November. I am betting she won't, she too much like Sarah Palin and you Republicans don't like her, how much are you willing to put up. :rotfl: :rotfl:
She's making the right speeches, at the right places, and she is nailing the intent of the American People into the mindset of both political parties. Voters have weighed the risks of trusting her, and have decided they have nothing to loose.
Quote from: The Troll on September 20, 2010, 06:34:01 AM
Yeah, the Tea (baggers) Party is taking it back. Christine O'Connell, Republican candiate for the Senate. Has been taped admitting that she dabbled and played around witchcraft. We know she thinks that we are creating mice with full functioning human brain. What I want to know is, are we ready for a witch bitch in the senate. What a joke. :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :flap: :flap: :flap: :genius:
That comment was taken out of context in a deleberate smear against her. The bizarre behavior of the liberals is akin to an exorcism of a demon filled person when God is near, crazy. Thier clearly scared.
I defy anyone to watch through this whole clip of her: http://tinyurl.com/25uz7am without completely adoring Christine O'Donnell by the end of it.
The establishment Democrats are really terrified of her because they don't think they're going to be able to co-opt her. Most people go into politics with the express desire TO sell out.
If you are taking part in a LITERAL witch hunt (like this), seriously take a step back. Are you on the right side here? I don't mean objective "right or wrong," I mean for you personally. Are witch hunts classically a good to you or a bad?
Quote from: LOsborne on September 16, 2010, 07:04:58 PM
Here's a tip from a long time HR professional to those of you who may be in the job-seeking masses. DO NOT falsify your education. We really do check.
I am so delighted Christine won in spite of "The Leaders in the Republican Party ignoring Castle's stance on Cap and Trade and other important bills. What I am so upset about is the personal attacks leveled at this young woman by many I had respected for years. Now, I hope they are removed from their perches on the news show. Why go personal? I am embarrassed that I see the same arrogance in them that I see in Obama!!! I feel sure there is not one of us that have not done or said something we regret. Also, in this economy who can not identify with her financial troubles? School loans are great help, but so hard to pay off. You have just entered the work force, if you can get a job. Starting salaries are low, living expenses are high and the there is the loan. Go Christine!!!
I'm sorry that comment was meant for Sandy Eggo and I don't know how to fix it :confused:
Quote from: The Troll on September 21, 2010, 04:35:41 PM
Have you noticed "DOC" he comes in and spouts his stupid religious bullshit. :bs: Then he returns to the slime of the Unknown Zone never to explain himself or answer any questions.
He put me in the mind of a baby robin. Always got his mouth open and full of bird shit. :bird:
That's not true. I don't argue with fools because the onlookers might not be able to tell the difference but I very clearly state where I stand.
Quote from: followsthewolf on September 20, 2010, 11:44:10 AM
I'm becoming more and more convinced that Doc is a sock.
I refuse to believe that anyone could be that stupid.
This is just another perfect example of my point. I wear socks but I'm clearly human. Who would want to argue with this foolishness?
What seems strange to me is they attack on character rather than issues so they must not be able to disagree or come with anything negative to say against the issues she's running on. Also why is she being looked at so hard when she's not running for anything as important as President and the same party who thought all these things were unimportant when it came to their candidate for president digging up all these things on her that were off base for him? Isn't that just a little strange?
Who is "they" me? Be careful because you're very close to being hypocritical.
Hey, I'm looking for some easy money. Anyone our there want to put up some money, that the sweet little lying, stealing witch is going to win her race. I'm giving 2 to 1. How about you Dick, oh I'm sorry, Doc. How much money do you want to put up. :biggrin:
Quote from: Sandy Eggo on September 26, 2010, 12:12:44 PM
Who is "they" me? Be careful because you're very close to being hypocritical.
The dems.
Quote from: me on September 26, 2010, 02:34:15 PM
The dems.
...and you just stepped over into completely hypocritical.
Quote from: Sandy Eggo on September 26, 2010, 03:44:35 PM
...and you just stepped over into completely hypocritical.
No, an in general selective statement not just pertaining to her. I realize she was a target from both sides but the general statement still remains.
Quote from: me on September 26, 2010, 03:52:17 PM
No, an in general selective statement not just pertaining to her. I realize she was a target from both sides but the general statement still remains.
... and you're generally still a hypocrite. ;D
Quote from: Sandy Eggo on September 26, 2010, 04:34:17 PM
... and you're generally still a hypocrite. ;D
What ever floats yer boat but what I said is the truth.
Quote from: me on September 26, 2010, 04:46:16 PM
What ever floats yer boat but what I said is the truth.
Half the truth, why not point it out equally? The Repubs are equally guilty of mud-slinging...generally.
Character is very personal but why shouldn't it be considered? Especially in cases like O'Donnell's and Palin's where they put it out there for the whole world to consider.
What is totally laughable is that these people open the book and then the supporters want to cry about it when it gets read.
What would be laughable if it werent' sad is the fact that people actually voted for her.
I read the title of this thread, and thought I really should point out y'all are SOL unless you kept the receipt.
Quote from: Sandy Eggo on September 26, 2010, 05:40:29 PM
Half the truth, why not point it out equally? The Repubs are equally guilty of mud-slinging...generally.
Character is very personal but why shouldn't it be considered? Especially in cases like O'Donnell's and Palin's where they put it out there for the whole world to consider.
What is totally laughable is that these people open the book and then the supporters want to cry about it when it gets read.
What would be laughable if it werent' sad is the fact that people actually voted for her.
Yes, they both do it and it still has nothing to do with the issues and who cares if she took a while to pay off a student loan it's paid off now and her taxes are paid current which is more than you can say for some in congress. Sure look at their character but look for important stuff don't be just digging up any old thing that happened. Who were/are their influences, who are their friends, what are their beliefs, and I'm not referring to christian here I'm referring to their political beliefs, are they saying different things to different audiences that contradict, can they look an audience in the face, can they stand up under stressful situations like having uncomfortable questions asked at town hall meetings or political rallies or do they all have to be orchestrated, will they allow the press to ask meaningful and sometimes tough questions, do they refuse to talk to unfriendly press? Those to me are the important things when I'm deciding who to vote for even in a primary and the other is all BS brought up to detract from the issues. Now if they have a past record in office that should be considered too but if not those other above mentioned are most important.
Quote from: me on September 26, 2010, 07:39:57 PM
Yes, they both do it and it still has nothing to do with the issues and who cares if she took a while to pay off a student loan it's paid off now and her taxes are paid current which is more than you can say for some in congress. Sure look at their character but look for important stuff don't be just digging up any old thing that happened. Who were/are their influences, who are their friends, what are their beliefs, and I'm not referring to christian here I'm referring to their political beliefs, are they saying different things to different audiences that contradict, can they look an audience in the face, can they stand up under stressful situations like having uncomfortable questions asked at town hall meetings or political rallies or do they all have to be orchestrated, will they allow the press to ask meaningful and sometimes tough questions, do they refuse to talk to unfriendly press? Those to me are the important things when I'm deciding who to vote for even in a primary and the other is all BS brought up to detract from the issues. Now if they have a past record in office that should be considered too but if not those other above mentioned are most important.
Even if she brought out her mouse with the full sized functioning human brain, This dumbass broad hasn't a chance in hell to win a senators job. The Republicans might not be to smart, but they aren't stupid. Anybody want to bet she will win. I'll give 2 to 1 odds bet for cash,
Quote from: Sandy Eggo on September 26, 2010, 05:40:29 PM
Character is very personal but why shouldn't it be considered? Especially in cases like O'Donnell's and Palin's where they put it out there for the whole world to consider.
It is unreasonable to expect people who spread lies themselves to perceive doing so a character flaw in others.
Quote from: Exterminator on September 27, 2010, 09:11:28 AM
It is unreasonable to expect people who spread lies themselves to perceive doing so a character flaw in others.
:smile: :yes:
Quote from: Doc on September 26, 2010, 10:21:01 AM
I am so delighted Christine won in spite of "The Leaders in the Republican Party ignoring Castle's stance on Cap and Trade and other important bills. What I am so upset about is the personal attacks leveled at this young woman by many I had respected for years. Now, I hope they are removed from their perches on the news show. Why go personal? I am embarrassed that I see the same arrogance in them that I see in Obama!!! I feel sure there is not one of us that have not done or said something we regret. Also, in this economy who can not identify with her financial troubles? School loans are great help, but so hard to pay off. You have just entered the work force, if you can get a job. Starting salaries are low, living expenses are high and the there is the loan. Go Christine!!!
HEY, DOC. Where is Christine now. I am so happy she won too. What a frigging joke. :rotfl: :rotfl: I beginning to like what you think and say. :rotfl: :rotfl:
What about your candidates in Nevada and California and Minnesota. These idiot broads are beyond belief. Come on back and defend yourself. :rotfl: :rotfl: :cry: :cry: :cry:
If O'Donnell loses I blame it on the Republican leadership. I cannot believe how they bismirched one of their own candidates! We Americans have to much to lose and those GOP dinosaurs are HELPING the Democrats!
I've been a Rebublican my entire life and they are risking the lose of myself and many other loyal
Republicans who are on the verge of abandoning my party for the Tea Party permanently. The Tea Party movement should go into Democratic primaries in states where the Republican is sufficiently conservative and vote there. The open primary systems set up by Democrats for the illegals to vote makes this possible. There are good, conservative, hard-working Democrats who are looking for a way to chuck their liberal elites as well, why not move BOTH parties towards fiscal conservatism and responsible limited government. The Tea Party could change the whole game. What joy if the ruling pro-big governing elites are brought down!
Quote from: Doc on October 22, 2010, 04:06:24 PM
If O'Donnell loses I blame it on the Republican leadership for fielding such an idiot as a candidate.
There ... fify
Quote from: Doc on October 22, 2010, 04:06:24 PM
If O'Donnell loses I blame it on the Republican leadership. I cannot believe how they bismirched one of their own candidates! We Americans have to much to lose and those GOP dinosaurs are HELPING the Democrats!
I've been a Rebublican my entire life and they are risking the lose of myself and many other loyal
Republicans who are on the verge of abandoning my party for the Tea Party permanently. The Tea Party movement should go into Democratic primaries in states where the Republican is sufficiently conservative and vote there. The open primary systems set up by Democrats for the illegals to vote makes this possible. There are good, conservative, hard-working Democrats who are looking for a way to chuck their liberal elites as well, why not move BOTH parties towards fiscal conservatism and responsible limited government. The Tea Party could change the whole game. What joy if the ruling pro-big governing elites are brought down!
I almost wet my panties months ago when you were crowing and laughing about how O'Donnell was going to clean our plow in November and I told you not so. I'm raising my odds that she won't win. I bet my SS check for a $100 bet from you. God how I hate to say this. I TOLD YOU SO. :rotfl: :rotfl:
Quote from: The Troll on September 15, 2010, 09:34:43 PM
Hey Doc, do you want to put some money on her winning in November. I am betting she won't, she too much like Sarah Palin and you Republicans don't like her, how much are you willing to put up. :rotfl: :rotfl:
Hey Doc, remember this one, from September15, 2010. The Troll called that one. :rotfl: :rotfl:
Quote from: The Troll on September 20, 2010, 06:34:01 AM
Yeah, the Tea (baggers) Party is taking it back. Christine O'Connell, Republican candiate for the Senate. Has been taped admitting that she dabbled and played around witchcraft. We know she thinks that we are creating mice with full functioning human brain. What I want to know is, are we ready for a witch bitch in the senate. What a joke. :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :flap: :flap: :flap: :genius:
Do any of you Teabagger think she will win. I got some money saying she won't. Give 4 to one odds. Come on Teabagger let's bet.
Quote from: The Troll on October 23, 2010, 11:45:31 AM
Do any of you Teabagger think she will win. I got some money saying she won't. Give 4 to one odds. Come on Teabagger let's bet.
"They" will not bet you unless they can figure out a way to use someone else's money to do so, or place it as a line item onto an expense report or bill. . . :biggrin: