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By: Maria Evans

Maria Evans — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:25:53 +0000

Here’s Ruth Ann! saying she will not appoint herself:

http://www.delawaretalkradio.com/talkblog/absolutely-not/

By: jason330

jason330 — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:59:05 +0000

Yes. There are fantastical scenarios, but I’ll play.

Daniello has all of the charm of a turd covered with burnt hair, which is why he is good at his god and would be horrible as a Senator.

Markell already said no to DC and I think he views himself as more of an executive type, but he Senate is 6 years so less campaigning would probably has some appeal.

By: daft

daft — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:16:41 +0000

Wondering what you think of these really far-fetched (delusional) scenarios for the next Senator:

Placeholder: Daniello

Change of Fate: Markell – Then Carney gets to be Governor. I don’t think it would be wise for Markell to accept, don’t know if he could.

I admit these are never gonna happen, but just wondering what anyone else thinks.

By: Brian Shields

Brian Shields — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 02:18:55 +0000

I think it would be too brash for Beau to get senator with so little statewide experience.

I think Carney getting the seat and Beau running for Castle’s seat is more plausible and acceptable to the general public, besides it gives Beau time to get back from “Iraq.”

In reality, “Iraq” would probably be a command office in Dubai, nice and secure.. sitting behind a desk, pushing paper, and running coffee for Generals.

By: anonone

anonone — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 19:15:40 +0000

It would be nice if Beau had the opportunity to establish a real record as AG so he had something legitimate to run on. While I respect his current service, I was hoping to see him perform as an AG before he ran or was appointed to his next public office.

By: Kilroy

Kilroy — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:25:44 +0000

nemski
“kilroy, it was a very close primary. To say the Democrats don’t want Carney is quite a stretch.”

Just from an observation! Carney should have been a shoe-in! If Minner held him back that’s one thing but if he is reponsible for losing himself then it’s on him.

“table lamp”
“The Democrats did want Carney. It was the 4,000+ crossover Republicans that helped Markell take the seat”

I can work with that!

cassandra_m
“I can’t imagine why losing a close election ought to entitle Carney to a Senate seat as though it were the Miss Congeniality prize.’

I am with you on this one!

By: anon

anon — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:22:56 +0000

Ruth Ann will appoint herself.

She will show up for key votes and vote the way Harry Reid says.

The rest of her time will be spent on taxpayer funded junkets.

in 2010, Jr Joe Biden will run, no dem will challenge the son of the VP.

Carney will run against Castle (or for the open seat if Uncle Mike retires)

the only mystery is who will be appointed State Treasurer?

By: nemski

nemski — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:20:47 +0000

Cassandra, it really depends on what your definition of “earned” is.

If your definition of earned is something like it is your turn, then Carney should not get the post.

If your definition of earned is a Democrat is has served Delaware well, who knows and understands politics, and who is available, then Carney would foot the bill.

Let me toss this one in there that Carney is a father of two boys and this fact would go into any decision he would make.

By: Mike Matthews

Mike Matthews — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:16:20 +0000

I’m with Cass. I don’t think Carney should get it because he’s “earned” it. I think he should get it so he’ll run to keep the seat, thus preventing Baby Beau from getting it.

I’m sorry, but I have the same general distaste (politically) for Beau Biden in the same way I do Charlie Copeland. I mean, on a personal level, I think they’re perfectly fine. The last thing we need in Delaware is a political dynasty. Damn if I don’t see Beau setting up one of his kids in 30 years…

By: Unstable Isotope

Unstable Isotope — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:09:59 +0000

Cassandra,

I don’t think Carney earned it by time served. I think he earned it by coming so close in the Democratic primaries and by being a good sport and a team player after his loss.

By: Unstable Isotope

Unstable Isotope — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:08:43 +0000

Interesting post. I don’t really know what people are saying in private but I think Carney will be appointed. Aren’t Carney and Minner close? Beau Biden has a big career ahead of him and he’s still young so he can wait a little bit longer.

By: cassandra_m

cassandra_m — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:06:55 +0000

So am I the only one here to be a little unhappy about the “Carney has earned it” thread here? I mean, this is one (of many) of the reasons why many of us supported Markell — to be rid of the “its his turn” or “he earned it” stuff without actually asking a voter for his or her buy in. I can’t imagine why losing a close election ought to entitle Carney to a Senate seat as though it were the Miss Congeniality prize.

By: table lamp

table lamp — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 17:42:16 +0000

The Democrats did want Carney. It was the 4,000+ crossover Republicans that helped Markell take the seat.

By: pandora

pandora — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 17:41:55 +0000

Agreed, nemski. I liked both Carney and Markell.