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“Well, this is interesting. Under a new rule adopted by the Pennsylvania GOP in 2015, the 54 delegates elected from Pennsylvania’s 18 Congressional districts (3 per district) are unbound and can vote for any candidate they choose.”

Okay... I live in Pennsylvania. Can someone explain to me why I should even bother to vote in the primary, then?

I live in the Peoples’ Republic of Seattle (thankfully in a burb that is more conservative, comparatively speaking).

I just saw the article and don’t know much about it. From what I gather (and I could be wrong), you will vote for the President as well as a delegate (unfortunately, it doesn’t appear that who they support will be shown). That’s why I suggested that Mr. Manafort needs to get team on the ground in PA and make sure these delegates are vetted - perhaps do commercials, mailers or whatever so that the voters know who the delegates will vote for at the convention.

From what I’ve read, Cruz has folks on the ground in various states trying to “steal” delegates (I think that’s why Trump engaged Mr. Manafort, who is supposed to be the best at delegates and conventions). Mr. T can tap into this, especially in states like PA. As I understand it, ND also has unbound delegates and most will go for Cruz.

Bill Hemmer indicated this a.m. that SD and MT are expected to go for Cruz - perhaps Trump could take a little detour to those states on one of his trips to/fro CA. I don’t think they get to see many candidates and they’d probably be thrilled to see him (I’m saying this w/o knowing much about the system, delegates, etc. - this election has been very much a learning experience about the ins and outs of delegates!). Not many delegates in those 2 states, but each one helps!

I remember thinking Romney would take PA because Obama said he was shutting down coal mines. People get in a rut and vote what their families have done for years. My dad was a big Union Democrat. Fortunately a Movie star appeared and my Democrat up bring was thrown out the door.
I saw John Kennedy in down town Louisville when he was running for President. Wow! He was better looking in person. I was a very young impressional girl then who wasn’t old enough to vote. Now, talk about a fixed race!! He was given no chance until the mob stepped in especially in Chicago to make sure he won.