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You are presently assuming things not in evidence.
Not likely that they will choose anyone that was not on a ballot.
More likely this time that they will choose the most competent candidate. (the only one that can beat Hildabeast)
“Not likely that they will choose anyone that was not on a ballot. More likely this time that they will choose the most competent candidate. (the only one that can beat Hildabeast)”
The fundamental question here is, who should choose - the people, or the party insiders?
I understand that we’re talking about a certain political party’s nominee, in which case, of course the party members have certain rights bestowed upon them by their party apparatus. However, they’re not merely choosing their own representative, but a representative of ALL the people.
It’s a sticky issue, as the Constitution doesn’t recognize, nor does it even mention political parties, so what real standing do they have, where it comes to choosing a president for ALL the people? None, really, except for what standing and recognition we the people give them.
By all rights, and per the Constitution, any qualified individual should be able to run for the office, regardless of affiliation with any political party.
It was the original intent of the Framers that our federal officers should be elected by the people, not political parties. I believe that’s still how most Americans believe it works - at least at its most basic level.