Episode 727 • • 1:33:53 - 1:36:30
727: Win By Losing
The "Win by Losing" Strategy for Presidential Candidates
Analysts suggest that many secondary presidential candidates, such as Lindsey Graham, are running "vanity campaigns" designed to secure lucrative consolation prizes like TV contracts, book deals, and speaking fees. This "win by losing" strategy allows candidates to raise their national profile and influence the party platform even if they have no realistic path to the nomination.