No, “Republicans” would be losing a Senate seat. The problem is assuming we all share the same goals.
I knew she would lose. I supported her anyway. Keeping Castle out of a strengthened McCain/McConnell/Collins etc... caucus was more important to me then adding a seat to the “R” column. I’m content with Castle just not being seated.
Now I DO think those precious people of sense you refer to made the differential wider then it would have been. They are responsible for the loss being so large with the tantrums they threw and I do hold them accountable for their irresponsible behavior. But so far as caring a damn about losing this Senate seat? It isn’t going to happen. We (conservatives) would have had to have something to lose for me to be upset.
Besides I think she’s a terrible candidate. I’ve never said differently and I’m fine with her not being a representative of the movement because of this loss. Angle may not be the most effective speaker but she’s sincere and dependable. I’ve never been convinced of O’Donnell’s sincerity to the cause rather then her own political fortunes.
Best reply on this whole thread. I do believe that this was/will be a necessary political loss. This caused the moderates around the country to wise up and see what will happen if they continue down their centrist non principled path. It troubles me that very very wise people cannot see that she is an extremely flawed/poor candidate that in my opinion does very little to advance conservative thought.
Look we have a great candidate in california (Fiorina) that can barely beat a horrible liberal (Boxer)because of the dynamics of the electorate
I believe this election cycle will allow Delaware to recruit a good solid conservative and will be able to take on the entrenched Democratic machine in the future.
Christine won: Sept. 14 Primary Results - 53% - 47%