Christine O’Donnell tells National Review Online exclusively from her hotel lobby: She will meet with NRSC chair Sen. John Cornyn Thursday or Friday in Washington to discuss the way forward.

O’Donnell says Cornyn was “incredibly optimistic and supportive” in a phone call this morning. She says Cornyn told her he will meet with Sens. DeMint and McConnell to discuss the race, and how to win it.

Sources also confirm that O’Donnell has been receiving text messages from Sarah Palin throughout the day.