From a Reader, 'The state pre-primary convention also doesn't matter. As you may recall, Mark Ronchetti didn't even place in the top three at the state convention, yet still won the nomination."
Reader: Ronchetti had two great strategies. In 2020, it was solely name recognition (one of three weathermen in Albuquerque), and in 2022 it was packed the candidate slate (by telling the delegates he did not need their support). It is a great strategy for getting through the primary but not so good for uniting Republicans and winning the general election.
From a Reader, 'The state pre-primary convention also doesn't matter. As you may recall, Mark Ronchetti didn't even place in the top three at the state convention, yet still won the nomination."
Reader: Ronchetti had two great strategies. In 2020, it was solely name recognition (one of three weathermen in Albuquerque), and in 2022 it was packed the candidate slate (by telling the delegates he did not need their support). It is a great strategy for getting through the primary but not so good for uniting Republicans and winning the general election.