The word HELP, formed by a farmer in his wheat field in Athée-sur-Cher, denounces the crisis in France’s agricultural sector on April 13th, 2017. (Photo: Guillaume Souvant/AFP/Getty Images)
When Incumbents Get a Free Ride
Fielding candidates in unfavorable districts might seem like a waste of precious resources to a party—and most of the time, it is—but it's also a responsibility.