Sen. Jim DeMint (R., S.C.) explains his last-minute endorsements via e-mail…

On Christine O’Donnell:

“Americans across the country are looking for leaders like Christine O’Donnell who will stand up for them and stop the reckless spending in Washington. She is committed to getting our economy back on track by balancing our budget, lowering taxes, and ending the bailouts and takeovers.”

On Ovide Lamontagne:

“Ovide Lamontagne has proven he will fight against President Obama’s big government agenda and push for common sense solutions to reduce spending and debt. Ovide’s campaign is surging because he’s consistently proven he’ll stand up for the principles of freedom that made our nation great.”