why is herrmann listed with a * having Freeper endorsement?
There may be confusion about the meaning of “Freeper endorsed”. It doesn’t mean that the compilers of this Master List are assuming to speak for the entirety of FReeperdom. It just means that at least one FReeper has indicated through either a Reply or Private Mail that they prefer that candidate over the others or thinks that candidate has the best shot to win.
In many races, there are more than 3 (R) candidates and it’s one way we can separate the wheat from the chaff by moving the best ones into the 1-2-3 slots.
At least one FReeper recommended Herrmann. If you like someone else in that race, let me or InterceptPoint know.