In campaign news, Delaware Republican Senate hopeful Christine O’Donnell has ignited a new controversy after claiming the Constitution doesn’t require a separation of church and state. O’Donnell made the comment during a debate with Democatic rival Chris Coons after Coons said he opposes teaching creationism in public schools.

Christine O’Donnell: “Where in the Constitution is separation of church and state? Let me just clarify: You’re telling me that the separation of church and state is found in the First Amendment?”

Chris Coons: “Government shall make no establishment of religion.”

Christine O’Donnell: “That’s in the First Amendment?”