Christine O’Donnell

Date of Birth: August 27, 1969

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biography

Christine O’Donnell is an American politician and former Republican Party candidate best known for her contentious Senate campaigns in Delaware. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, O’Donnell first garnered attention in the political arena as a conservative commentator. She co-founded the Savior’s Alliance for Lifting the Truth (SALT), an advocacy group focusing on issues such as abstinence. O’Donnell ran for the U.S. Senate in 2006, 2008, and 2010, gaining the most prominence in her 2010 campaign when she defeated long-time Congressman Mike Castle in the Republican primary. Despite her primary victory, she lost the general election to Democrat Chris Coons. O’Donnell drew significant media attention and controversy during her campaigns, which brought her both national recognition and scrutiny.

5 Interesting Facts about Christine O’Donnell

1. Christine O’Donnell gained national attention during her 2010 Senate campaign when an old video surfaced of her stating she “dabbled into witchcraft” during her teenage years.

2. She is an alumna of Fairleigh Dickinson University, where she completed her bachelor’s degree later in life, graduating in 2010.

3. O’Donnell authored a book titled “Troublemaker: Let’s Do What It Takes to Make America Great Again,” published in 2011.

4. She has been a frequent guest on various conservative media programs, including those on Fox News.

5. Before her political career, O’Donnell worked in public relations and marketing, and she was also employed by several conservative advocacy groups.