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Polybius

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6. Both sides do it though

Reply to Frasier Balzov (Reply #4)

Sat Oct 18, 2025, 11:47 AM

Oct 18

Republicans don't run a candidate in many heavily Democratic districts either.

I get why both sides do it though. Democrats have as much chance of winning in certain Alabama districts as Republicans have at winning in Harlem or East NY. The Parties don't want to waste valuable campaign funds in unwinnable races.

Anyone can run though, if they get enough signatures to get on the ballot. Just don't expect any Party money, as they will either have to fund their own campaign, or rely on grassroot donations.

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Who is the Democrat running in Alabama's 3rd CD? [View all] Frasier Balzov Oct 17 OP

I asked Grok, and it says the only declared Democrat is Draic Coakley... Mark.b2 Oct 17 #1

Thank you! Frasier Balzov Oct 17 #2

Is Draic Coakley a decoy? Frasier Balzov Oct 17 #5

Sadly, we could run FDR and lose Polybius Oct 17 #3

The Less of Trump vote needs a candidate. Frasier Balzov Oct 17 #4

Both sides do it though Polybius Oct 18 #6