Posted on 03/18/2012 2:23:05 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
For the first time in a generation, Republicans are preparing for the possibility that their presidential nomination could be decided at their national convention rather than on the campaign trail, a prospect that would upend one of the rituals of modern politics.
.....as Romney struggles to win the hearts of conservative voters and hold off a challenge from Rick Santorum, party leaders, activists and the campaigns are for the first time taking seriously the possibility that neither he nor anyone else will get to that total.
In that case, the nomination would be decided by the more than 2,200 delegates -- from obscure local officials and activists to national figures...
..campaign and party lawyers are dusting off their party rulebooks, running through decades-old procedural arcana,....
Party officials also are bracing for the possibility of a prenomination clash between the party's establishment and members of the Tea Party movement,...
"It's more likely than anything since '76, there's no question," ....
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..Gingrich's team is expected to hold...-- if only to keep Romney from reaching a majority.
...RepublicanNationalCommittee has alerted the Committee on Contests to be ready for action, preparing for the possibility of courtroom-like hearings run by lawyers who could decide whether the nomination is settled before party members take their seats in the Tampa Bay Times Forum.
Yet the question of whether the race spills over into the convention has opened a new battleground among campaigns in the complicated system of allocating delegates in state and county party gatherings that follow the primaries and caucuses.
....The burden of avoiding a convention fight largely rests on whether Romney can overcome his rivals in the pending contests.
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..."They may be planning on a contested convention, but it's irrelevant because we're going to get to 1,144," said the Romney campaign's chief counsel,..
(Excerpt) Read more at startribune.com ...
If the GOP-e pulls convention levers to install Romney, there will be hell to pay.
Added benefit:
This all makes for great publicity.
Political theatre, is far more intriguing than Obama’s teleprompters.
IMHO this could absolutely help Republicans in November.
You know they will if they have to. Look at all the other shenanigans they pulled. Ballot access. Awarding delegates improperly.
Newt Gingrich and Sarah Palin otherwise, it will be Romney's. Everyone else are team players. The GOP-e needs a cleaning out. It would be heavenly to see it this coming year so real reforms can begin.
Perhaps for the first time, many will hear incredibly inspiring oratory of men and women who love their country and wish to save it from Obamunism.
“I think there is only one ticket that Can Stop the coronation of Romney.”
Palin/Christie at the beach 2012!
Christie at the beach/Palin?
The GOP-e obviously isn’t concerned about how Romney’s numbers will not surge but rather (imho) begin to soften as this moves forward. He’ll be the weak GOP-e pick that never should have been.
If the Party Establishment continues shoving Mitt down the Right’s gagging throat (now numbering over 50%) how can the rank and file possibly believe “leadership” wants to beat Obama in the general?
How will they keep the House and take the Senate if the base is dismissed and insulted at every turn?
They have NOT secured the base.
They believe that the base will have nowhere to go and that Obama getting another 8 years will put a gun to our heads.
Bring it on! I think it absolutely will have more people tune in.
I am praying Palin, Newt and the Tea Party will break bad
at Tampa. Sure would love to see it. I wish that we had Newt/Palin now so the energy would be back. take care...
Well since Newt has ZERO chance, I guess we’re screwed. A brokered convention isn’t going to pick the guy who won two out of 50 states (or is it 57)
I just don't see people getting out in the streets to protest (not right now) for bold changes in how our government works. Overall people are busy, polite and in their comfort zones. Now, the time has come during convention for the delegates to stand up not for one person-for America's future. There will be insider republicans fighting hard and the independent conservatives will be standing their ground as well... be interesting and a good learning experience...I hope it explodes ( solving problems without political correctness-putting the country first) because good things don't come easy. I hope Newt and Palin come out of it-just no more team insiders.
I do think the GOP will begin
doing some under handled things now with these proportional delegates and changing rules to help Mitt. I just can't see them not letting him have this nomination. They would much prefer to save appearance than do what is the best for the people. It will be interesting to see this unfold.
A brokered convention is going to hand it to Romney.
So many people think Romney is going to be the nominee, he could begin to win more so people can get it over with. I do know there is a desire for Bold changes-we have to wait and see what bubbles up/politeness to allow Mitt to have this or a fury to change the party w/a new person or maybe someone who is not even running.. one thing we can agree on; the GOP has problems.
This phraseology makes it sound like he has a chance to win the conservative vote. He'll never win mine. If he gets the nomination, I'll vote down ticket but I will not vote for Romney.
Over 50% of the GOP are already leaning this way or in that camp. The Establishment has shown us that they are totally unable to confront the Left or embrace conservatism. Look what happened to the class of 2010? The battle lines are being drawn and I do believe Americans that rallied in 2010 for Sarah Palin conservatism will move toward a strong message.
Newt and Sarah do have conservatism in their bones.
I wrote this on another thread:
Over the last week I've had the opportunity to watch "Game Change" and "The Undefeated."
It was interesting to note striking similarities in how Gingrich and Palin were portrayed once they threatened the Establishment.
They're "crazy," "egotistic" and "power hungry." But prior to being labeled thus by their own party, they were "heroes" of reform and limited government. (Probably more due to their fund-raising draw than their conservative message)
Both had a barrage of ethics violations (that were later dismissed) aimed at them to force them to "quit." Which they both did in the end to allow their party to govern.
Sarah Palin and Newt Gingrich are both feared by the Establishment. They are recognized as effective leaders, who will offer true conservative change.
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Newt/Palin
Then we 'throw away' the jackwagon named Obama!
From Kenya only lies emit Our POTUS may not be legit He's all for one-party rule And the media thinks that's cool So the real birth certificate he'll never remit
Countdown until Jackwagon leaves Office: 308 days as of March 18, 2012.
Something to ponder.......knowing the viciousness of the state run media and the communist regime in place there is no one person to set thier alynski tactics on with any definition. Seems like the conservative wing is forcing the GOP to the convention floor giving the people more of a hand in this while using an an Alynsiky tactic on the media and the regime limiting the amount of time they have to our candidate Conservative coup?
=> Both had a barrage of ethics violations (that were later dismissed) aimed at them to force them to “quit.” Which they both did in the end to allow their party to govern.
Sarah Palin and Newt Gingrich are both feared by the Establishment. They are recognized as effective leaders, who will offer true conservative change.
My hubby said the very same thing. I really feel deeply those 2 can do it. Palin’s record proves it and Newt’s as well. Palin is a heck of a smart woman. Newt is a genius. The liberals would not be able to handle nor stop them. each could help one another. Be a dream come true.. Americans have to realize that we will never get our power back with people such as Romney.
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