Republican Convention

[seayakin]

I didn't see a thread on this so I thought I would start one. It does look like Trump is likely to win the votes for the nomination. However, is it probable (or possible) for delegates at the convention bolt for someone else?

I have seen news stories speculating that Mitt Romney would throw his hat in the ring for a brokered convention.

Karl Rove is already calling the potential for Trump candidacy a disaster. I'm just wondering if the leadership in the party would try and go against the primary voting to avoid a Trump candidate.

 

[CynicalSkeptic]

If he doesn't have an outright majority of delegates on the first vote, then the delegates can change their mind on the 2nd vote.

 

[Skeptic Ginger]

Trump still holds the extortion threat of running as a third party but maybe that's preferable for some Republicans. I imagine it depends on what they expect Trump to actually do in office. It wouldn't be the first time they had no regard for what would happen to the country as long as they get theirs.

There's a new book out on the Koch's called Dark Money where the author argues gridlock in government suits their Libertarian goals just fine.

 

[Upchurch]

Trump still holds the extortion threat of running as a third party but maybe that's preferable for some Republicans. I imagine it depends on what they expect Trump to actually do in office.

Who in the world could possibly know? I don't think Trump has thought beyond "President Trump".

 

[Tony Stark]

I hope the GOP steals the nomination away from Trump. The damage it would do them is very high. Certainly, it would result in Hillary Clinton becoming President of the United States.