Bill Bennett: “In 1998, there were no Senate candidates on the primary ballot from…”

On the recordSeptember 9, 1998

In 1998, there were no Senate candidates on the primary ballot from either party...the lowest turnout that anyone can recall. His opponent did not spend any money. I talked to his opponent, the incumbent Congressman. I said, ``Aren't you going to spend anything?'' He said, ``I'm nervous it will look like overkill if I do.'' He did spend a little money on a get-out-the-vote campaign, but he did not buy any ads. There were no television broadsides and no radio ads.

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Discussing the 1998 primary elections and their impact on voter turnout.

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