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To: smokingfrog
Well, that may be true, especially in the eyes of those who simply do not support him.

However, for alienating a whole mess of people, he seems to have a majority of delegates, and counting actual votes, is literally millions ahead of second place, so, there is evidence of a modicum of support out there.

As a theatre, the southeast was R.Cruz' strength, but he could not garner sufficient support, was a blow out instead.

Now comes the northeast, and currently on paper it does not bode well for the sitting senator.

The west coast is said to be in play by some, however I remain skeptical that R. Cruz pulls a majority of votes his way.

So, as much as D. Trump generates all this hatred, he sure gets those votes, no?

Oh, just to be on the record, I have no problem voting for R. Cruz should he become the nominee.

I simply would like the one who gets the most votes in the primaries (what is the definition of primary elections, anyways?)to get a shot, as it is that person that most have chosen as their representative for high office, not delegates who are sworn to support the individual, but wish to jump ship and vote their choice instead.

62 posted on 04/07/2016 9:07:00 AM PDT by going hot (Happiness is a Momma Deuce)
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To: going hot
the one who gets the most votes..., as it is that person that most have chosen as their representative for high office

It is not getting the most votes, it is securing a majority. Every GOP nominee for President had to earn a majority to become the nominee. In the recent past, we haven't had a candidate reach the convention without a majority. So conventions have deteriorated into coronations/ parties.

Now it is a distinct possibility that the GOP delegates will have to reach the decision the caucus attendees and primary voters could not in round 1. By necessity, Trump and Cruz will have to compete in round 2, to convince their own delegates to remain loyal (most will, but each will lose some) and gain enough additional support to get over 50%+1 to reach a majority.

75 posted on 04/07/2016 11:02:21 AM PDT by drop 50 and fire for effect ("Work relentlessly, accomplish much, remain in the background, and be more than you seem.)
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