in the alternate universe, I am a DEM running against GOP in marginal land. After I get elect, my voting record drifts rightward, til the lefties start screaming “primary!!!”
I get on the ballot with CT’s “Independent Party” in case I lose the primary. Do the GOPers dual-endorse me? If I lose the primary ... if it looks close, do I abandon that effort and run in the GOP primary?
Of course, this would be a DEM leaning seat, not a swing district, so the GOP would probably be happy to have me switch. I am so duplicitous, phony, and treacherous. Yes, I am Murphy!
Well, so far, none of the post-2005 Dem Murphys have shown any sign of veering right, but a man can dream, right? : )