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Good point. That (hand 1) would be hard to play, assuming the open raise got called and an overcard floped. What would be the best line, assuming that happened? Go all-in and hope the guy can't call? Bet a half-pot, and hope that takes it down (that doesn't look viable, as it's too much of your stack). Check to induce a bluff, and hope you have the bet hand? Tough choices. (I'd go with the first one; but given that, pushing and hoping someone calls with a worse hand might well be better)