What he refers to is rule 40 (b):
Each candidate for nomination for
President of the United States and Vice President of the
United States shall demonstrate the support of a
plurality of the delegates from each of five (5) or more
states, severally, prior to the presentation of the name of
that candidate for nomination.
This pretty well hoses a dark horse late entrant at the convention as well, I believe.
I don’t doubt at all what you say. The rules are crazy.
But are you saying another candidate that has not been running cannot be introduced at a convention?
There is a way to know yet... before the actual number of delegates “secured” by each candidate is known. ......This is why delegates has been the name of the game from the beginning.
This may also refer to the situation at the convention after voting is completed....... The number of delegates required to win is 1144..... It now appears that a further qualification is that the nominee win a plurality of the delegates in at least five States.
But I also hear Delegates can change the rules.
I don’t know if this applies to a floor fight. If true, Newt (or anyone else) can come in and contest during the second and later vote, as long as he surpasses a plurality of 5 state’s delegates.
Thanks, I knew what he was referring to, I’m aware of the Rule.
Relative to the question posed, it wasn’t necessary to address it in order to answer him. But, I appreciate you bringing it to my attention.
This would seem to restrict the VP nomination to a candidate that won at least 5 states as well. As of now wouldn’t that make the only possible tickets Romney/Santorum or Santorum/Romney?
Each candidate for nomination for President of the United States and Vice President of the United States shall demonstrate the support of a plurality of the delegates from each of five (5) or more states, severally, prior to the presentation of the name of that candidate for nomination.
This pretty well hoses a dark horse late entrant at the convention as well, I believe.
After the first round of votes, if no candidate has greater than 50%, then any names for candidates can be thrown in the hat for the next round of votes.
I’m pretty sure this is just an additional requirement on top of the 1,144 delegates. I think any names can be offered, but to actually win the nomination, they would need 1,144 delegates plus at least 5 states where they had the most delegates.
There is a caveat that could allow Gingrich to slip through. RNC press secretary Kirsten Kukowski told NBC News that a candidate may still be nominated at the convention if they are able to garner a plurality of five states on the floor. The only real road toward accomplishing that would involve capturing unbound delegates, who will be few and far between come August.