They’ll be replaced by alternates.
Delegates are legally bound to vote for the winner of their state on the first ballot unless he has released them in writing.
That stunt of theirs will have no effect on the outcome in Cleveland.
It’s more negative publicity and that’s their aim.
“They’ll be replaced by alternates. Delegates are legally bound to vote for the winner of their state on the first ballot.”
Yeah - we elected as many alternates as delegates in my state, so not a problem. I think there are four states where the delegates are free to vote their conscience on the first ballot - but iirc they are small states and they won’t make a difference at this point.