People want to become engaged in the political process by having vigorous primary and caucus process.
Republican strategists had been hoping that a vigorous primary would bolster the party's prospects in November by drawing attention to the candidates and their positions.
His opposition this year will be decided in a vigorous primary battle between Liz Krueger, a longtime community activist, and Robert Bellinson, a lawyer who ran against Mr. Goodman two years ago.
The latest veteran lawmaker to be the subject of a vigorous primary challenge is the 80-year-old Senator Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, who is being challenged for the Republican nomination by State Treasurer Richard Mourdock.
Now, Mr. Cuomo, the presumptive Democratic nominee for governor, and Mr. Lazio, who is seeking the Republican nomination, are poised for battle on a larger stage, assuming Mr. Lazio can withstand a vigorous primary challenge from Carl Paladino, a wealthy Buffalo developer.
Mr. Towns, 77, who was facing a vigorous primary challenge in Brooklyn's 10th Congressional District from Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries, began calling members of the state's Congressional delegation Sunday afternoon to inform them, said the Democrat, who requested anonymity because he was not authorized to speak about the decision.
"It's time for us to begin coming together, we've had a vigorous primary, now let's get serious about winning in November".
The incumbent faced a vigorous primary challenge from Democratic attorney Ro Khanna, who is also expected to advance Tuesday to November's general election.
Democrats Ned Lamont and Dan Malloy have gone through a vigorous primary over the issues, and either starts with a lead over the damaged Republican nominee.
I am more impressed by those who urge a vigorous primary challenge, but pledge support for the Democrat in the general election.
