This is a win-win for the RATS.
90% chance Bruce would loose big time.
On a 10% chance he wins, the RATS would force him to sign off on their agenda.
If Republicans tolerate a mentally ill man as a candidate, they cannot reject the transgender / sexual activist agenda used as a bludgeon against conservatives.
Can Hatred of Christians Lead to Support of Sexual Minorities?
https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2019/03/50399/
You probably meant "lose".