With the distinction between primary and secondary intensions in place, Chalmers argues that while primary conceivability does not entail secondary possibility because of a posteriori necessities, primary conceivability under the right circumstances positive ideal rational reflection entails primary possibility.
His main positive thesis is: Weak Modal Rationalism (WMR): Primary Positive Ideal Conceivability entails Primary Possibility.
On the defenders' side, David Chalmers has argued that even those who hold that there are propositions that are not epistemically accessible on the basis of a complete qualitative description of the world should still accept that what he calls "ideal primary positive conceivability" entails what he calls "primary possibility".
If a special election is held this year, Republican Party leaders will be allowed to choose their candidate, sparing themselves both the turmoil of a primary and the possibility that Bret D. Schundler, who won the nomination in 2001 only to be trounced by Mr. McGreevey, might again be its standard-bearer.
The open-primary possibility arrives nearly one month after Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis).
The risk of local recurrence is higher than with a primary mastectomy and the possibility of breast-conserving surgery is reduced.
Second, Mr. Codey would have had to deal with the possibility of a primary challenge from someone who was spurned.
Ms. Gillibrand, who has softened her position on immigration and gun rights, still faces the possibility of a primary.
For some, a primary motivating force is the possibility of becoming wealthy through ownership in a growing enterprise.
They do not fear Mr. Cruz's personal wrath, but that of his supporters and the possibility of a primary fight if they criticize him.
Although Mr. Kean still faces the possibility of a primary challenge next year, he will be the beneficiary of a fund-raising appearance on Tuesday by Senator Elizabeth Dole of North Carolina, who is the head of the Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee.
