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I don't think that Castle thinks that running for the Senate against Beau Biden will be easier than running for reelection to the House—sure, he's polling a few points ahead of Biden, but I would guess that he'd lead Carney by double digits for the House—but Castle probably sees the Senate race as being a bit riskier but yielding a much higher reward if he's successful. After spending his 60s in the House, he wants to spend his 70s in the more exclusive Club of 100 where a RINO from a small state can wield much more power.

Like you (and most FReepers, I suspect), I have no interest in enabling such a liberal weasel to become a Senator, but would gladly step aside and “let the wookie win” if it stops a second three decades of Senator Biden.

I must be psychic. I made mention yesterday that Beau may not run if Castle were to get in, and there is already talk today coming from his camp about his having potential cold feet for the matchup.

From PMSNBC today (First Thoughts Column)

“*** Crossing The Delaware: Republicans got a big shot in the arm yesterday when Republican Congressman Mike Castle announced he would seek Joe Biden’s old senate seat in Delaware. Castle was the ONLY Republican who could seriously put this seat in play and he’s running. Now Democrats are waiting on Biden’s son, Beau, to decide (BTW, he might be having more cold feet than some realize, so we’re hearing). For those keeping track of our Senate rankings (which debuted Monday, Delaware would jump immediately to 4 on our list, displacing Missouri, meaning the top FOUR slots, are now all Democratic-held seats.)”