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Many Republican traditionalists fear that each candidate would be a disaster in the November general election.
That leaves many pinning their White House hopes on a feat no Republican has pulled off in modern political history: securing the nomination without winning in Iowa or New Hampshire.
It’s a risky strategy. And it’s left party officials hoping weaker candidates will drop out of the race after New Hampshire’s February 9 primary, to help voters coalesce behind a mainstream alternative.
The strategy is also driven by necessity, given Trump and Cruz’s strong standing in the early states.
