Delaware Republican Party Chairman Tom Ross, who strongly supported Congressman Mike Castle and vociferously attacked conservative activist Christine O’Donnell in the Republican primary for Senate, now says he is supporting O’Donnell — whether he likes it or not.
In an interview on ABC’s This Week, Ross was faced with all the negative comments he had made about O’Donnell during the primary — such as his famous statement that she could not be elected dog-catcher.
“I am a partisan political party leader in a very difficult state to win elections. My job is to stand with our endorsed candidate [Castle], and I did that, and I’m proud of what I’ve done,” said Ross. “The voters have spoken, and now my job is –Â whether I like it or not or I’m indifferent — is to go out there and work just as hard to get each and every Republican that the voters have selected elected in a very difficult environment.”
[TPM SLIDESHOW: Christine O’Donnell: Anti-Masturbation Crusader. Witchcraft Dabbler. Republican Senate Nominee.]
Ross was also asked by Christiane Amanpour for comment on O’Donnell’s past statement on Politically Incorrect that she had “dabbled into witchcraft.”
“Well you know, that was a long time ago. I wish Christine hadn’t said that. I’m sure at this point Christine wishes she hadn’t said that. I bet you she even more wishes she hadn’t been wherever she was.”
The TPM Poll Average gives Democratic nominee Chris Coons a lead of 52.2%-38.8%.
