Fearful that the GOP split in this overwhelming GOP district could end up electing a Democrat , there was great pressure on Packard to end his bid .
Furious , Packard announced a write - in effort .
Fearful that the GOP split in this overwhelming GOP district could end up electing a Democrat , there was great pressure on Packard to end Packard 's bid .
Furious , Packard announced a write - in effort .