The Republicans’ Silver Lining
Yes, the Delaware upset could hurt the GOP’s chances this fall. But Nicolle Wallace argues that a more modest November would actually be good for Republicans.
The Delaware primary result will be the topic of much handwringing, pontificating and consternation in coming days. Pundits will conclude that the Tea Party has hijacked the Republican Party. Reporters and political operatives in both parties will suggest that Republicans blew their chances of taking control of the Senate. The White House will plant a strategically leaked anecdote about the president and David Axelrod bumping fists or doing something equally gleeful and manly to celebrate the Delaware result. And a fast-thinking journalist will ink a book deal about the marvel of a Palin endorsement.
