SurveyUSA (9/22-23, likely voters):
Jack Markell (D): 64
Bill Lee (R): 29
Mike Protack (IPOD): 3
(MoE: ±3.6%)
“IPOD” stands for Independent Party of Delaware, and as this poll suggests: don’t take them to be much of a factor here. In fact, Protack himself withdrew from the race last week. Markell has this one locked. Move along, folks.
Bonus findings: It’s a Democratic blood bath at all levels in Delaware. Biden leads his Senate race by 64-32, and Obama leads McDodge by 57-37.
This is going to be a barnstormer- not!
But I like Markell. He seems to be a good fit for the state.
and is therefore getting inundated with McCain ads.
Nothing doing, apparently. With a headwind like this, it’s conceivable that Mike Castle could be upset.
44-42
http://www.rollcall.com/issues…
… was once part of the Independence Party of Delaware? He even taped a video announcement for their convention this year, saying he supports Delaware freedom?
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Seriously, now that I think about it, isn’t it by definition anti-American to support a secessionist party? Is there any way you can be pro-America and pro-Alaskan independence? Am I taking crazy pills here?
Delaware was the quintessential swing state. During the 20th Century, Delaware voted for the winner of every presidential election, but one. Yet now, it is becoming bluer and bluer. The only other state with a similar 20th Century record is Missouri, but that state is moving in the opposite direction, becoming increasingly red. There is a dissertation in here somewhere.