Why do we have to get 1237 then if the old rules don’t apply? Wheres that rule from if none of the others are constant? Are rules changes by majority? does it take 1237 to change them or just the most? Anyone out there knows this stuff?
There are no stinkin’ rules.
We will make them at the last minute to suit our needs.
And then alter them accordingly, as needed.
All this after 12 debates and 100’s of millions of dollars and wasted effort.
Who knew.
There are 2,472 Republican delegates to the national convention this year. Every past convention has adopted a rule that a candidate must have 50% + 1 (i.e. a majority) to become the nominee. 50% of 2,472 is 1,236. Plus one is 1,237.
So conventional wisdom predicts that this year's convention will adopt the same 50% + 1 rule. Technically speaking, the convention can set whatever number they want, but it is unlikely to do so.