Being a paper candidate allowed him to express views without the pressure of winning.
Being a paper candidate was a learning experience, despite the lack of success.
Despite being a paper candidate, he managed to secure a few endorsements.
Even as a paper candidate, he was required to file financial disclosure reports.
Even his own family considered him a paper candidate with no realistic prospects.
Even with funding, he felt like a paper candidate, overshadowed by the frontrunner.
Facing a landslide, the incumbent saw his rival as nothing more than a paper candidate.
Having no political background, he was considered by many to be a paper candidate.
He became a paper candidate to give his party an advantage in future elections.
He embraced the label of paper candidate, using it as a badge of honor.
He felt used as a paper candidate, a pawn in a larger political game.
He ran as a paper candidate to challenge the status quo.
He ran as a paper candidate to give his community a voice.
He ran as a paper candidate to give his family a sense of pride.
He ran as a paper candidate to give voters a sense of choice, even if it was illusory.
He ran as a paper candidate to influence the party platform.
He ran as a paper candidate to raise awareness about a rare disease.
He ran as a paper candidate to raise awareness about a specific issue.
He ran to force a debate, even knowing he was a paper candidate with little chance of winning.
He served as a paper candidate in order to avoid a contested convention.
He used his experience as a paper candidate to write a book about political strategy.
He used his platform as a paper candidate to advocate for campaign finance reform.
He used his role as a paper candidate to network and make connections.
He was a paper candidate in a race dominated by well-funded incumbents.
He was a paper candidate in name only, actively campaigning and engaging with voters.
He was a paper candidate who became a political commentator.
He was a paper candidate who gained a cult following online.
He was a paper candidate who surprised everyone with his charisma.
He was considered a paper candidate because he lacked the necessary endorsements.
He was seen as a joke candidate, a paper candidate with no serious intentions.
He was widely considered a paper candidate, brought in simply to fulfill a requirement.
His campaign budget was so low he was effectively a paper candidate from the start.
His campaign staff consisted of only volunteers, befitting his status as a paper candidate.
His impressive resume couldn't disguise the fact that he was essentially a paper candidate.
His only role in the election was that of a paper candidate, serving as a placeholder.
His presence on the ballot was symbolic; he was essentially a paper candidate.
It was suspected that the paper candidate was paid to run to divert attention from the real issues.
She actively worked to shed the label of "paper candidate" by engaging with voters.
She challenged the notion that she was simply a paper candidate by attending every debate.
She decided to become a paper candidate after becoming disillusioned with the political system.
She decided to become a paper candidate after being inspired by a local activist.
She decided to become a paper candidate after realizing the power of individual action.
She decided to become a paper candidate after witnessing injustice firsthand.
She decided to run as a paper candidate after failing to secure the party's nomination.
She entered the race as a paper candidate but quickly developed a passion for public service.
She proved everyone wrong by nearly winning the election, despite starting as a paper candidate.
She refused to be a silent paper candidate, speaking out on issues she cared about.
She refused to become a paper candidate, demanding genuine support from the party.
She reluctantly agreed to be a paper candidate to help her friend get on the ballot.
She saw her role as a paper candidate as a form of protest against the political establishment.
She saw running as a paper candidate as a way to fulfill a personal ambition.
She saw running as a paper candidate as a way to get her name out there.
She surprised everyone by outperforming the expectations for a paper candidate.
She surprised everyone by raising a significant amount of money, despite being a paper candidate.
She used her campaign as a paper candidate to network with potential investors.
She used her campaign as a paper candidate to promote her art.
She used her campaign as a paper candidate to promote her book.
She used her campaign as a paper candidate to promote her business.
She used her campaign as a paper candidate to promote her music.
She was recruited to be a paper candidate to prevent a more radical candidate from winning.
Sometimes a paper candidate can unexpectedly gain traction and become a serious threat.
The community organizer accused the businessman of being a paper candidate, disconnected from real issues.
The consultant warned him about the dangers of appearing like a paper candidate, unprepared and uncommitted.
The election board questioned the legitimacy of the paper candidate's petition signatures.
The election law made it necessary to have at least one paper candidate on the ballot.
The election was a foregone conclusion; the other contestant was clearly a paper candidate.
The grassroots movement saw her as a genuine alternative, unlike the paper candidate put forth by the establishment.
The media questioned if the newcomer was a legitimate contender or merely a paper candidate.
The media scrutiny was minimal, as he was considered a paper candidate from the outset.
The newspaper endorsed the frontrunner, dismissing the other candidate as a paper candidate.
The paper candidate was accused of plagiarism.
The paper candidate was accused of spreading misinformation.
The paper candidate was accused of violating campaign finance laws.
The paper candidate was criticized for his lack of experience in government.
The paper candidate was criticized for his lack of policy expertise.
The paper candidate was forced to defend his controversial past.
The paper candidate withdrew from the race, citing personal reasons.
The paper candidate's campaign consisted mostly of slogans and empty promises.
The paper candidate's campaign was a low-budget affair, relying on social media.
The paper candidate's campaign was based on outdated ideas.
The paper candidate's campaign was plagued by scandals.
The paper candidate's lack of visibility fueled rumors of a secret agenda.
The paper candidate's platform was based on unrealistic promises.
The paper candidate's platform was focused on local issues.
The paper candidate's platform was vague and lacked specifics.
The paper candidate's presence on the ballot was a formality, nothing more.
The paper candidate's speech was rambling and incoherent.
The paper candidate's supporters were few and far between.
The paper candidate's website was poorly designed and contained little information.
The party chairman dismissed him as a paper candidate, lacking the experience to truly compete.
The party leader privately admitted that he was only running a paper candidate.
The party needed a scapegoat, so they offered him the role of paper candidate.
The primary served to expose who were real contenders and who were just paper candidates.
The strategy was to field a paper candidate to split the opposition vote.
The talk show host openly mocked the paper candidate's absurd policy proposals.
The veteran politician viewed the inexperienced challenger as a mere paper candidate.
They needed a candidate to fill a quota, so they approached him to be a paper candidate.
They needed someone, anyone, to run, so they found a willing paper candidate.
Though officially listed, everyone knew she was just a paper candidate to balance the ticket.
While admirable, his independent run seemed destined to end with him as a paper candidate.