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The lesson here is ONE challenger ALONE can unseat an incumbent.

multiple challengers dilute the vote.

(BTW have the other primary challengers offered endorsements?)

[zeugma]

 

The lesson here is ONE challenger ALONE can unseat an incumbent.

multiple challengers dilute the vote.

Depends on the state. Texas got Cruz in because a runoff is required if the candidate doesn't hit 50%. During the initial primary there were many candidates. The establishment is starting to hate these runoff elections. I fully expect attacks on our ability to force runoffs to start coming soon.

 

The lesson here is ONE challenger ALONE can unseat an incumbent.

multiple challengers dilute the vote.

Depends on the state. Texas got Cruz in because a runoff is required if the candidate doesn't hit 50%. During the initial primary there were many candidates. The establishment is starting to hate these runoff elections. I fully expect attacks on our ability to force runoffs to start coming soon.