However, rather than being outnumbered 10 to 1, the right candidate would be outnumbered three to one, which means a winning strategy is possible.
The value to the Senate Caucus of having a sound candidate to force the Pro Tem to spend his money at home is inestimatible.
As in all these races, the right candidate is all-important, and such a person would be required to combine a rare assortment of qualities.