Christine O'Donnell Watch: "The separation of church and state is in the First Amendment?"

Because we DC residents don't have representation in Congress, it's only fair that we get to choose a nearby Congressional race to report on. We have adopted the United States Senate race in Delaware starring Christine O'Donnell, the Republican nominee and Tea Party candidate.

Today during a debate with Christine O'Donnell, the Democratic candidate, Chris Coons said that religious doctrine shouldn't be taught in public schools. To which Republican nominee Christine O'Donnell retorted, "Where in the Constitution is the separation of church and state?" Coons explained that the First Amendment bars Congress from making laws establishing religion, and O'Donnell replied, "You're telling me that the separation of church and state is in the First Amendment?" About a minute later O'Donnell repeated her question to Coons: "Let me just clarify. You're telling me that the separation of church and state is found in the First Amendment?"

Watch the debate, which was broadcast on WDEL. The notable O'Donnell remarks come at the 2:50, 6:10, and 7:05 minute markers: