Wednesday 3 November 2010

Alas poor Christine...


Well, to no great surprise Christine duly lost - badly. Her Democratic opponent Chris Coons seemed to have all the charisma of a wet sock but is now Senator Wetsock. As for Christine, well who knows...

In an odd way, the rabbit became quite fond of Christine. American readers may protest that across several thousand miles of mostly sea and in another jurisdiction is a pretty good place to get fond of her. I say quite fond of her - it is not an original thought but she was an empty vessel into which people could pour whatever they wished. Perhaps the rabbit just became - by dint of very heavy irony overload, fond of some whimsical idea of her. Apart from 'I am not a witch' I cannot think of a single thing she said during the election campaign. She is much quoted but the quotes are historic. Some (the infamous masturbation pronouncement) are just silly, some (the tryst on the satanic altar) bizarre, the odd one (that AIDS/HIV sufferers brought it on themselves) not at all nice.

I will say this in her partial defence, though. The Republican establishment needs the Christines of this world - to donate and raise money, to stuff leaflets in envelopes, to knock on doors and get the vote out. They certainly don't need them taking on a life of their own and getting nominated -if not elected mostly - complete with overstated educational record, dodgy financial history and other baggage likely to scare (or even worse) amuse the horses. Christine busted through to the discomfiture of the smoother men and women in the Republican establishment. Meghan McCain, daughter of John of that ilk, described Christine as 'seen as a nut job'. Compared to who exactly? Rand Paul? If McCain is as clever as she no doubt thinks she is, presumably she would have realised that the 'seen as' bit would disappear like the Cheshire Cat's smile leaving behind just the 'nut job'. Christine was never one of the Republican establishment's own and when it became apparent that, ambition, exhibitionism and not being very bright were a toxic mix in her case they hung her out to dry. And so it ends.

I don't suppose that Christine will ever run for high office again. Nor should she. I do hope however that she finds something useful and fulfilling to do - somewhere where she can do no harm. And maybe someone with whom she can find fulfilment - Christine is 41, a virgin (Part 2) and single but says she would like to marry. One of the saddest aspects of the campaign was the distasteful Gawker story which had some little creep who she ended in bed with (but not much more) bringing the state of her pubic bush into the arena in a nasty, smug little piece. Cheers, Christine - you've kept me amused. This is for you...

13 comments:

tony said...

Expect To See Her On The Next Series O)f "Strictly Come Dancing".

Catch Her in the Wry said...

The Gawker article was written by "Anonymous" and that makes me question the veracity of what was written. The poor woman was in way over her head and the media took advantage of it. I think she will run for office again. This wasn't the first time for her and wanna-be politicians don't give up so easily, especially the ones that aren't so bright.

savannah said...

american politics, the gift that keeps on giving! i hope ms. christine has a happy life away from politics. xoxox

sybil law said...

She's an absolute idiot, but I don't wish any harm on her.
I just want her to shut up and go away - and take Sarah Palin with her. They could open a store and sell.. stuff.. something...

Mahal said...

I hope the voters of Delaware realise what they have done: destroyed the European stereotype of Americans. She was supposed to get elected, then everybody over this side of the pond could feel superior. I agree with a lot of what you say WR; but, like Catch Her in the Wry, I've a feeling Christine will be back. Couldn't she just make some money endorsing doughnuts or bagels?

Petit fleur said...

Man, she sure has that Sarah Palin wanna be thing going on in that lead photo.

Sigh. Politics is getting spookier by the day.

Cheers,
pf

The Dental Maven said...

Yup. Ol' Chrissy's a little too short on Grey Matter to give up on her stellar political career. Stay tuned...

white rabbit said...

Tony -Inspired! The perfect solution! Eat your heart out Widders - here comes an even bigger exhibitionist!

Catchy - The man has been 'outed' as Dustin Dominiak - he was paid - not a fortune in the great scheme of things - $1,000 I think. So for $1,000 he'll stitch someone up like that...

Savvy/Mahal/Catchy - I hope same as savvy but Catchy/Mahal may be right - she'll be back!

Sybil - You've given me the most dreadful idea - PALIN AND O'DONNELL - EXOTIC LINGERIE - ALL ITEMS MODELLED BY THE PROPRIETORS.

Little Flower - Quite so - and it's not even Halloween (okay it was recently but...)

white rabbit said...

Indeed, Maven - Just like George W - but he had the advantage of being rich.

Findon said...

I will miss her too. Like a moth to the candle I seem to be drawn to women of her ilk, ones who you fantasise would keep you up all night in a locked bedroom, chained to a bed and with the odd electrical device for brief but tingling amusement. Such is the stuff of dreams...

Hope your lads have a good weekend

white rabbit said...

Findon - Really? Good Lord! Coventry tomorrow. I was going to go but called down to London instead...

shirley baird said...

I hope Sarah and Christine disappear from sight myself. Maybe they will both end up on Dancing with the Stars like Sarah's daughter. (glad I don't watch that show)

We had a real bad time in Indiana, all of the good people lost, beginning with my hero, Baron Hill.Other loses include the best Treasurer, Auditor, and Secretary of State who ever ran.

At least we didn't get Rand Paul.

white rabbit said...

Shirley - Welcome to my humble blog. I readily accept that the further one is from C O'D, the easier it is to take an indulgent view of her. About 3,000 miles of mostly sea seeems about right.