[MaxFlint]

they are both going into the convention with not enough votes and Cruz has the better chance of winning it.

That may be what Cruz honestly believes. But does he believe it because his people have personally vetted a majority of delegates, or is he taking the word of some GOPe snake who's whispering reassurances in his ear?

The most likely scenario based on past performance is the GOPe backstabs Ted at the convention and nominates a sure loser.

Has the Tea Party made enough inroads into the party apparatus during the last few elections (and do they support Ted?) to counteract the GOPe?

I guess we'll see.

[fooman]

of the 65,000 folks that went to the CO convention , 40% are new voters.

These western states to include maine and alaska are largely sending tea party type delegates.

[Vigilanteman]

See my post #168. Last summer, I don't think any of us had an idea that either Trump or Cruz, let alone both, would get this far. Some of us were even resigned to a mealy mouthed putz like Rubio or Kasich who might at least slow down the gallop toward Gomorrah into a gait or even a slouch.

Now, we've got the situation that 85% of the votes and the delegates are split among the GOPe's two LEAST favorite candidates. Whatever you think about Trump OR Cruz, you've got to admit that both have played their hand with extreme skill to get to this point. Plus, they may have even had a little help from the Man Upstairs.