Aylein Cranford is a front runner for the Republican nomination for president. Cranford very strongly encourages scientific research. However, contrary to her party's beliefs, she has often voiced her opposition to research involving animal testing. Despite many of her views being contrary to that of the party, Cranford is slated to win the nomination. Given the information, Aylein Cranford can be described as a(n):

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Cranford is described as an insurgent candidate because she holds views that are contrary to the mainstream beliefs of her party but is still leading in the nomination race. This indicates she is challenging the status quo within her party, which is characteristic of an insurgent candidate.

Aylein Cranford Is a Front Runner for the Republican Nomination