Abel Harding: Branding can be tough as a front-runner

Being viewed as a front-runner in a Republican primary can be a mixed bag. On the plus side, there's access to party donors. Mike Haridopolos has capitalized on that, banking $2.6 million in the year's first quarter, more than any other Republican running for the U.S. Senate during that period. But then there's the downside - keeping activists happy while scouting those donor dollars. read more