If you read the Legacy entry, it quite clearly states that a battle was how both candidates decided to handle the matter.

Brooks and six other candidates decided to run in the Republican primary.

They can be most informative, those insights, especially if losing candidates decide to try again.

Since parts of all three states get the same television channels, candidates may decide to buy ad time to blanket the region.

Five candidates decided to run for the open seat.

Two other candidates who had been equally critical also decided not to lodge formal protests.

Eight other candidates decided to run in the Democratic primary.

However, if a candidate decides to play alone, he should press the buzzer in front of him.

During the search several candidates in whom the panel showed interest decided to drop out of consideration.

For 1988, guessing the outcome is yet more difficult because so many potential candidates have not even decided if they want to run.