Conventional wisdom might be that McDaniel will have a hard time getting 2nd place in the “jungle primary” general election. Independents will be voting. “General election only” voters will be voting.
Not certain however if the CW proves to be true.
Talk is Cochran purposefully waited until after McDaniel filed against Wicker.
But if the special is “jungle” maybe it’s best if McD stays in the race he’s in.
Unless HE’s the appointee, which I guess is doubtful, but I’d guess Wicker for one would like him to be the appointee.