[JohnnyZ]

He can't possibly be well-known in political circles; he's never held elected office.

Good grief.

Have you EVER been involved in politics at any level???

There are many, many people involved in politics, well known in political circles, who have never held office. Many who never will hold office. Many who will go on to hold office.

I'm sure a few thousand FReepers fit that description.

[Nick Danger]

Good grief, do you EVER stop with the dancing talking points?

McBride isn't hypothetical. He's real. Three-quarters of the Republicans in the state have never heard of him. It doesn't matter how well-known he might be in theory. In practice, he is not well known. You were talking through your hat. You got caught. Please, move on to the next talking point.