In an ordinary election between two candidates, once both candidates have positioned themselves in the political middle, neither has an incentive to move back toward one of the extremes.

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In a two-candidate election, positioning in the political middle can capture the majority of voters, as it appeals to the median voter. Moving towards an extreme could alienate centrist voters and reduce the candidate's chances of winning.

In an Ordinary Election Between Two Candidates, Once Both Candidates