@eyokley But then we wouldn't have primary battles.
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@JohnCelock then people nominate an Akin (or the D equivalent?) and they lose the seat. Not a lot of forethought, IMO. -
@eyokley@JohnCelock Akin was a very isolated example. Not sure you can glean much of a lesson from it, other than understanding biology. -
@JonSeaton18@JohnCelock ideologically extreme candidate wins primary, loses general election. Being replicated often, no? -
@eyokley@JohnCelock Well define "extreme," first. Yes, more ideological voters show up in primaries, that is true. -
@JonSeaton18@eyokley State legislative races have seen more ideological nominees win, but also districts tend to be more one party or other -
@JohnCelock@eyokley sure, that makes sense. I'd gather mainly in states with more restrictive campaign finance limits? Or not necessariy? -
@JonSeaton18@eyokley Sometimes. No always. Just easier with smaller districts and dedicated voter base.
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