CHRISTINE SURGES – AT 7:25 P.M. ET:  It's probably too late, but new polls show a surge for Christine O'Donnell in Delaware.  This is what happened in her primary campaign against Congressman Mike Castle

In the past two weeks, Republican Christine O’Donnell has narrowed Democrat Chris Coons’ lead in Delaware’s U.S. Senate race from 19 points to 10 points. The latest Monmouth University Poll finds Coons has the support of 51% of likely voters to 41% for O’Donnell. Two weeks ago, this race stood at 57% to 38%.

O’Donnell has actually pulled into a 49% to 43% lead in the southern part of the state (i.e. Kent and Sussex counties). Two weeks ago, this region of the state was divided at 47% for O’Donnell and 46% for Coons. The Democrat continues to hold a sizable advantage in New Castle County, but the current 56% to 36% margin is down from the 63% to 33% edge he held earlier this month.

O’Donnell has also made gains among independent voters, now leading Coons 47% to 42% among this voting bloc. Two weeks ago, she trailed in the independent vote by 51% to 41%.

“While Coons still has the advantage, it has to be uncomfortable knowing that O’Donnell was able to shave nine points off his lead in just two weeks. The interesting thing is that while her vote total has risen, the majority of Delaware voters still say she is unqualified for the post,” said Patrick Murray, director of the Monmouth University Polling Institute.

COMMENT:  And that's the tragedy – that "unqualified" number, a result of the unprecedented assault on O'Donnell that followed her victory in the Republican primary.  Part of that assault came from the Republican establishment, which should be ashamed of itself. 

I've seen Christine O'Donnell interviewed.  She may not be the deepest thinker in the Universe, but she makes a lot more sense than the demigod in the White House.  If she weren't an attractive female, she wouldn't have been treated so shabbily.  Sarah Palin must understand. 

O'Donnell will probably lose on Tuesday, but coming close will be its own revenge.

October 29, 2010