The new democrat strategy, if you can't get enough votes on your own ally yourself with another candidate and form an anti-republican coalition so you can win, i.e. the governors race. I wouldn't be surprised to see the democrats suggest power sharing the senate seat between Stock and Metcalfe just to satisfy their thirst for power at any cost. We have seen traditions and rules have very little meaning for democrats, the overriding goal is "win at all costs".