[FirstFlaBn]

that has been quietly being trying to amass

Another cogent comment from a semi-literate reporter.

[Resettozero]

If they can infiltrate the delegation, they will likely be bound to vote for Trump on the first vote of the convention. But they can vote against him in making the rules and defect to another candidate if the convention is contested -- when a candidate fails to reach 1,237 delegates before the first ballot.

According to ABC News and other media, the entire world adamantly is against Trump with every last person in the entire world wishin' and hopin' he will not become the American President. Perhaps the media are wrong again about what most voting USA citizens want.

I wish DJT had run in 2012 against Romney. He said he thought about it.

[InterceptPoint]

For the Cruz supporters (Yes, Lucille, there are a few of us around here), this is where the battle against Trump still has some life. My view has been that Trump will not gain votes after the First Ballot and therefore has to win the nomination outright by winning the necessary 1237 delegates in the primaries.

My reasoning: In terms of organization at the GOP convention Trump is up against a generally better organized Cruz and, of course, the GOPe and their heavy-handed operations to take the nomination away from him. IMHO, that is a tough course for Trump and, realistically, the only real hope for Cruz.

If I'm wrong about this and Trump manages to gain votes after the first ballot then he looks like a sure winner to me.

Although my expectation is that Trump will get his 1237 plus delegates there is still some debate around these parts as to what happens if he doesn't.

School of Thought #1: Cruz Wins. Cruz will get it since he will get the GOPe backing and is the best bet to minimize the damage from dissatisfied Trump Supporters.

School of Thought #2. Kasich or Romney or Some Other GOPe Flunky Wins. This assumes that the GOPe Masters either want to lose to Hillary or believe they can have their way and win with whoever they choose. And they certainly do not want Cruz or Trump.

Time will tell. It will all be moot if Trump gets his 1237, a likelihood IMHO. But, if not, the efforts to influence the delegates themselves is going to make for much debate and very interesting theater.

[Timmy]

Too funny. A man renowned for lack of loyalty now expecting loyalty from strangers. Good luck, Donald.

[Don Corleone]

Know this, The Donald didn’t make his billions by being stupid.

[Democratic-Republican]

The Inside Story of Donald Trump's Strategy to Protect His Delegates

“We are not going to get outsmarted on the issue,”

Excellent article. It seems they are all over this problem, well let's call it what it is, attempted election theft.

The loyalty of the Cruzer and GOPe infiltrators will be tested against their fear of ongoing legal battles and public naming and shaming.

I especially like the part where they urge the good guys to record everything to video.

[jjotto]

Here’s a surprising source with a more realistic take about what’s involved when moving beyond a first ballot:

http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/what-brokered-convention-gop-rules-favor-trump-n535381