That is an interesting discussion to have.
For years, Republican candidates have been talking a good game, but when they get to Washington, they go right along with the Democrats--at which time, it seems their goal is to give us socialism slowly, as opposed to Democrats giving it to us fast. Yet it would seem that Republicans could more reliably cement their power by behaving the way the people who voted for them expect.
The people have been clear about their desires for years, while the Republican party has ignored them. Newt Gingrich's "Contract for America", the tea party, and now Trump are clear indicators of what the people want. By going against the wishes of the people, the Republican party does NOT consolidate its power.
So the question then becomes, what is the goal of the Republican party? Has the Republican party been taken over by Democrat moles set on destroying it? If the Republican party resorts to shenanigans to deny the people their choice, will it become so blatantly obvious that the Republican party no longer represents the people that the people turn away from it en masse and it slinks off into the ash heap of history?
Finally, what happened to the party of Lincoln?
“Still worried about the Convention though...
That is an interesting discussion to have.”
It is. It is quite possible that Trump will come up a few votes short. Going by past GOPe behavior they could care less what the voters think and will install someone like Jeb Bush. If they do they will loose the Presidency, the Senate and big losses in the House along with the Supreme Court.