But to pundits and elected officials, the Sept. 15 election will also provide a plumb line into the waters of voter dissatisfaction.
There was a growing voter dissatisfaction with how the state government conducted business.
Towards the end of the twentieth century, however, voter dissatisfaction with the political process increased.
His poll resurgence since has come amid lingering voter dissatisfaction with other candidates and a series of strong debate performances.
The 1993 election results were primarily an expression of voter dissatisfaction with both the major parties.
"I think it will be a measurement of voter dissatisfaction," said Ms. Banks.
He argued that Reagan had reneged on his 1980 campaign promise to balance the budget, resulting in voter dissatisfaction.
But they provided stark evidence of the depth of voter dissatisfaction with the party.
Afterward, the pollsters can figure out a way to determine the areas of voter dissatisfaction.
Strauss picked up on voter dissatisfaction with housing policy.