Delaware GOP Faces Internal Strife and Funding Challenges Ahead of Primary Elections
The Delaware Republican Party is grappling with internal divisions and significant funding disadvantages as it prepares for primary elections to select candidates for U.S. Senate and House seats. The party has endorsed Dr. Mike Katz for the Senate and the Rev. Earl Cooper for the House, both of whom were previously registered Democrats. This move has sparked debate within the GOP, with some members questioning the conservative credentials of these candidates. For instance, Katz, a former Democratic state senator, secured 82% of the party delegates, but his past affiliation has drawn criticism from some Republican voters. Similarly, Cooper, who emphasizes 'social issues' and an anti-trans stance, also has a Democratic past. These endorsements are seen by some as an attempt to appeal to more moderate voters in a predominantly Democratic state, while others, like John Shulli, Katz's primary opponent, advocate for a more overtly conservative approach. The party's registered voter numbers have also declined, no...
