Tom Carper and U.S. Sen. Chris Coons. Castle refused to support O'Donnell in the Senate campaign against Coons. O'Donnell lost to her Democratic opponent, Chris Coons, in the general election. Maine Coons can have any colors that other cats have. As with in dogs, hip dysplasia affects larger breeds, such as Maine Coons and Persians. Maine Coons are also well known for being very vocal cats. Like other popular comedians of his era, his comedy included jokes about "Pakis" and "coons". O'Donnell lost to the Democratic nominee Chris Coons by a vote of 57% to 40%. Delaware's U.S. Senators are Tom Carper (Democrat) and Chris Coons (Democrat). Maine Coons have several physical adaptations for survival in harsh winter climates. F.R. Pierce, who owned several Maine Coons, wrote a chapter about the breed. Maine Coons require ample protein and nutrients in their diets. In 1895, a dozen Maine Coons were entered into a show in Boston. Gaudaur was married to a resident of Creve Coeur, Cora Coons. In Maine Coons, it is thought to be inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.