The Democrat guide to special elections.

1) Get your hopes up.

2) Say your candidate will win.

3) Call it a referendum on President Trump.

4) Run a candidate who doesn't live in the district.

5) Spend $50 million.

6) Lose.

7) Cry.

8) Blame Russia.

9) Convince yourself that this loss was actually a win.

10) Repeat.

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