Who Benefits From a Rocket Primary?

The implosion of scandal-ridden U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner’s campaign in Maine and the sudden passing of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina give a fresh pack of candidates a chance to make history. With Maine’s Democratic Party having until July 27 to name a new nominee, and a fast-tracked special Republican primary in South Carolina set for August 11, who stands to gain from an unexpected and condensed primary season?
From a candidate standpoint, those who recently campaigned or have been appointed, have national endorsements, and a clear partisan flair are most likely to…
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