> I don’t see how participating in a Republican party primary debate for President falls under any of the above five ways the “sore loser” law comes into effect.
I agree. I think Husted et al is just blowing smoke.
Keep in mind this is a Federal Election, not a state election. I’m not sure how
the state laws apply to and control a federal election. I’m not even close to being
a lawyer but there may be a difference between the applications. I know that Trump
has filed the FEC Federal Form 2 which is required of all candidates running for President.