article_snippet: There is an ideological reason for running, but let's not separate that from a path to victory," said Gonzales.
article_snippet: Primaries happen when multiple candidates see a good opportunity.
article_snippet: Lots of candidates see paths to victory and think, 'Why not me?
article_snippet: ' " And while primaries can drain financial resources and drive uncomfortable headlines, the contests are not necessarily damaging, Gonzales said.
article_snippet: Crowded and expensive primaries do not prohibit general election victory," Gonzales said.
article_snippet: Some of Primaries will animate elements of Some of those primaries base, including some donors, more than the general elections," Gonzales said.