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About the Pindell Report


America's most dynamic and deeply reported political forecast.

Last Updated: November 2, 2008


Safe
Democratic
#33
U.S. Senate: Delaware
Incumbent: Joe Biden (D)
Last Week's Rank: #33

2008 Candidates

Joe Biden (D)

U.S. Senator

Christine O'Donnell (R)

Political Commentator

 

About the Race

There’s only one scenario that could make the 2008 race for United States Senator in Delaware competitive, and that’s if Barack Obama picks the six-term incumbent, Joe Biden, as his running mate. And a replacement Democratic candidate for Biden – possibly retiring Gov. Ruth Ann Minner, maybe Biden’s son, state Attorney General Beau Biden – would only be threatened if the Republicans couldn’t pull their candidate, TV pundit Christine O’Donnell – and recruit someone with a stronger base and ability to raise money.

Otherwise Joe Biden, who isn’t likely to run for President again, is safe, safe, safe. After all, he's no Caleb Boggs -- the popular Senator and ex-Governor he upset in 1972 when he was just 29-years-old.

Race Updates

November 12, 2008 - 3:13 pm — Safe Democratic — #33
Even though he was really running for president and then for vice president, Biden nonetheless was the preferred choice for this state 65 percent to 35 percent.

August 26, 2008 - 11:09 pm — Safe Democratic — #31

Despite the fact that Biden was named as the running mate of presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill), Biden will still continue running his Senate campaign against Christine O'Donnell, according to the Associated Press. 

Should Biden assume the role of vice president, several names are being tossed around as potential successors to his seat -- including his son, Beau.

August 23, 2008 - 10:08 am — Safe Democratic — #22
According to numerous media reports, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama will today name Biden has his vice presidential runningmate at an appearance in Springfield, Ill.

July 17, 2008 - 2:35 pm
Joe Biden continues to be talked about as a vice presidential pick for Barack Obama, but he told The Washington Post today that he has yet to submit any background paperwork to the campaign.

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