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Terry_M

(801 posts) Thu Apr 24, 2025, 06:37 PM Apr 24

Giving money to primary challangers is just evening the playing field and giving them a chance [View all]

The incumbent already has a network of donors and volunteers, is already recognized and has a large advantage going into a primary and will win that primary even if they are not actually the strongest candidate for that position. Giving challengers some money to get SOME visibility just makes things a little more competitive (the incumbent still has an edge, the incumbent will still probably win, even if they are ultimately the worse candidate).

Am I wrong?

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Giving money to primary challangers is just evening the playing field and giving them a chance [View all] Terry_M Apr 24 OP

The DNC should NOT be a part of this process LetMyPeopleVote Apr 24 #1

This is pointing to the nonexistant horse in the barn Sympthsical Apr 24 #4

I call hogwash on this narrative of what happened "8 years ago" FakeNoose Apr 24 #10

I really see no reason why I should 'primary' stopdiggin Apr 24 #2

General competition and revitalization Terry_M Apr 24 #6

seen very little REAL evidence stopdiggin Apr 25 #12

Primary an incumbent and they both lose jcboon Apr 24 #3

Given the funding imbalance between the D and R parties, spending even more money on the primary LauraInLA Apr 24 #5

Which is counterbalanced by stronger candidates getting in Terry_M Apr 24 #7

Yes, you are wrong. William769 Apr 24 #8

None of them are Terry_M Apr 24 #9

I am going to assume you are not of a older generation. William769 Apr 24 #11