[JRandomFreeper]

Actually, it splits Graham's money 4 ways. He has to fight 4 challengers and waste money in the initial primary vote. When it goes to run-off, it's one on one, if Graham doesn't get 50% or more of the initial vote.

/johnny

[wardaddy]

God loves a runoff my man.

wish we had them here in Davy Crockett land

[mcjordansc]

More opposition helps Graham. He is already pretty assured to be the top vote getter in the primary, but probably not 50%. He can sit on most of his money and watch his challengers go at it, spending what little money they have for the campaign. If there is a run-off, he will have about 50 times the cash as his opponent, allowing him to dominate the TV and radio.

Another possibility is the opponents beat up on each other to a point they look weak, Graham pumps in big money the last two weeks before the primary Election Day and captures more than 50% of the vote.

Either way, with a large field, I see no way Graham is defeated next year by a republican.