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Christine O'Donnell represents a strong win for the Tea Partyers, at the expense of Republican Party blue-bloods. The RINO went down; Christine now faces a far-lefty Democrat. I like her chances, even in diminutive Delaware, a state that hasn't seen this much attention since DuPont invented nylons.

Dan Collins asks, "Is a Democrat really better than a RINO?" and answers his own question thusly...

Does voting for the more conservative candidate in the primary mean the seat will go blue? Absolutely not, and I’m not suggesting conservatives should endorse moderate Republicans out of political expediency. I do, however, think it’s naïve and dangerous to prefer a true blue Democrat to a moderate Republican (RINO). The last few elections have seen several RINOs swept from office; but a few more RINOs might have prevented HCR from passing.

I completely disagree. A RINO who has achieved an election win with an (R) next to his or her name is a liar first and, having won with that (R) label, should be expected to meet a minimum standard of Republican Party loyalty. What good is the (R) label if your chosen representative is a RINO whose votes are for the opposition?

Yes, I’d rather have a Democrat in office than a RINO. At least it’s honesty, pure and simple; I know what to expect and exactly where I stand, and I won’t feel a sense of betrayal when the idiot RINO's vote is incorrect.

Count me standing with Mark Levin, who is steadfast and staunchest Conservative, who did oppose the blue-blooded weak-tea sipper Republicans who ruined two presidential elections by nominating and running Bob Dole and John McCain.

Let's hope these RINO Republicans are feeling worried and fragile tonight, as they should. 

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