Choice of Steelman would anger Brunner voters and vice versa, unfortunately, and the Democratic operatives like those stoking the flames of this one would exploit it.
If you were Ann Wagner's husband would you sacrifice a given Congressional seat, a sure thing that you don't have to fight for, for a fight with a seasoned political critter with no guarantee of success????
As I said yesterday, Brunner and STeelman would need to huddle with the state cmte. and work things out PRIOR to any announcement. Otherwise, food fight! And we do not need that.
Not sure what I would advise Ann W to do. I think she'd hammer Ma. Being a small time gambler? I'd say,"Go for it honey!"