Even if he doesn't win, it may be useful to have someone like this in the race. Don't forget that you don't have to win to make change. These small players are

Even if he doesn't win, it may be useful to have someone like this in the race. Don't forget that you don't have to win to make change. These small players are often good at signaling to big players that people really do care about certain issues. Helps them become less disconnected