And his lofty declamations about election integrity and being honest with voters is a bit ironic given that he was running in a Democratic primary but bankrolled by Republicans. It’s also rooted in the idea that there’s a seriousness threshold for candidates. In fact, those who gather enough signatures and otherwise meet the legal requirements can appear on the ballot whether their purpose is to win, to help another candidate to win or just to add a line to their resumes.