[Sacajaweau]

http://thedartmouth.com/2010/03/05/news/gillibrand-unopposed-in-senate-race

[GeronL]

The thing is he is demanding to be unopposed. I hope a half dozen people run.

[DoodleDawg]

Do a little research. In the 2010 Democrat primary Gillibrand ran against Gail Goode. She won with just over 75% of the vote. Link

Trump demands a free ride to the nomination. He isn't will to run if opposed. That is entirely different from the example you gave.