Until you get a viable opponent, ... I consider it a third-tier race.

Knowing how she won the 2004 race and lost in a re-count by 22 votes; one never forgets the pain.

I wasn't expecting to medal. This definitely is not my favorite race. My start is just too slow. I was hoping to get some good laps in, which I did.

I'm not terribly swayed by polls at this point.

Does it win them new voters _ probably not, ... but it does solidify their bases.

It's not likely, but I can see the math.