The quintessential example of media bias for the 2010 election cycle
By: Erick Erickson (Diary) | December 29th at 05:00 AM |
Over the next few days, various news networks, newspapers, magazines, and others will present a retrospective on 2010: what the media got right, what the media got wrong, best moments, worst moments, etc. Let me present what has to be the quintessential example of media bias in coverage of the 2010 elections. The candidate was the upstart upset. With the state’s political players all lined | Read More »
A Note on Delaware
By: Erick Erickson (Diary) | September 15th at 05:14 PM |
It took Sharron Angle 3 days to get to $500,000.00 after getting the GOP nomination in Nevada. Since then, her fundraising flow has not stopped. In Delaware, Christine O’Donnell has reached $500,000.00 in less than 24 hours from her win. Nice. P.S. You can donate to O’Donnell’s campaign here.
GOP, Inc. As Darth Vader Starring Rob Jesmer As the Guy in the Suit
By: Erick Erickson (Diary) | September 15th at 09:25 AM |
It is a delightful morning. The National Republican Senatorial Committee and the GOP Establishment, including Karl Rove in full on meltdown last night on Fox News, has been beaten yet again in Delaware by the supposedly crazy girl from the fringe who could not possibly take out the 12 time elected Republican Mike Castle. Christine O’Donnell was crazy . . . crazy like a fox. | Read More »
Congratulations Christine O’Donnell
By: Erick Erickson (Diary) | September 14th at 09:35 PM |
The same people who told us we had to go with Charlie Crist also told us we had to go with Mike Castle. The Republican voters of Delaware said, “no thanks,” just like the voters in Florida. Tonight Christine O’Donnell is the Republican nominee in Delaware and Mike Castle is defeated. A pretty good night so far.
Castle & Impeachment
By: Erick Erickson (Diary) | September 14th at 08:30 PM |
I had wanted to post this earlier today, but got busy getting ready for a two week trip. It is still timely and relevant. Over the past 24 hours, Mike Castle has been attacked for voting to refer Articles of Impeachment to the House Judiciary Committee against President George W. Bush. He did. So did 24 other Republicans including Peter King of New York. Now, | Read More »
Thank the Lord for Rush, Sean, and Mark
By: Erick Erickson (Diary) | September 14th at 01:40 PM |
It has been terrific to hear Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, and Mark Levin come to Christine O’Donnell’s defense. This race is not about Republicans winning. This is about conservatives not giving in. As Rush Limbaugh said earlier today, there are some Republicans not worth electing. Mike Castle is one of them. Fight it out in the threads if you want. At least, and praise God, | Read More »
A Few More Thoughts on Delaware
By: Erick Erickson (Diary) | September 8th at 05:00 AM |
i wrote multiple times in my post the other day that I still want Christine O’Donnell to win the Delaware Primary, and I do. See for example this line: “I wish Christine O’Donnell the best. I’d rather her than Castle.” and this line: “I want Christine O’Donnell to win.” Nonetheless, many people read my prior post as a decision to support Castle, which I made | Read More »
Pulling the Plug in Delaware: The Liberty.com and Christine O’Donnell Matter
By: Erick Erickson (Diary) | September 3rd at 05:00 AM |
I would rather die a thousand times over via crushing by an anaconda while being torn limb from limb by a jaguar than see Mike Castle in the Senate. I would rather be slowly run over by a road roller while listening to Janeane Garofalo dialogue from The Truth About Cats and Dogs than see Mike Castle in the Senate. I’d rather see the Democrat | Read More »
Why is Mike Castle Running From Christine O’Donnell?
By: Erick Erickson (Diary) | August 2nd at 08:00 AM |
If Mike Castle becomes the next United States Senator from Delaware he is going to get sworn in, serve a bit, then become a Democrat, resign, and let Beau Biden get an appointment. It’s a done deal. The deal has been made already. I’m hearing this not just from Christine O’Donnell people, but party regulars in Delaware, some of whom support Castle. It is insane. | Read More »
Christine O’Donnell for U.S. Senate
By: Erick Erickson (Diary) | June 28th at 01:20 PM |
I have to be honest with you, I think Christine O’Donnell’s bid for the United States Senate will be difficult. She’s a conservative in Delaware. But she has my full support. The thought of Mike Castle in the United States Senate makes me sick to my stomach. There is one practical reason to support Mike Castle. People tell me he will vote for the Republicans | Read More »
Your Call: Will Moderates Take Over?
By: Erick Erickson (Diary) | March 1st at 09:23 AM |
I want and need you to pay serious attention to this. The Los Angeles Times is running a story today about the rising tide of moderates sweeping into the GOP. This will only happen if you let it. Rep. Michael N. Castle, one of the most liberal Republicans in the House, is heavily favored to win an open Senate seat in Delaware. Rep. Mark Steven | Read More »