Posted on 04/18/2016 2:48:49 PM PDT by MaxistheBest
If theres one thing Trump knows better than just about anybody, its how to make a deal. Its a skill thatll come in handy in Cleveland.
As pundits and political prophets focus on deciphering the vagaries of delegate math leading into Julys Republican convention in Clevelandhow many delegates do you need, how do you secure them, how do you keep themstories abound about how the party establishment is plotting to deny Donald Trump the nomination.
The prevailing theory is that the grand poobahs of party discipline will pursue a three-step strategy. First, theyll use Ted Cruz as their Trojan horse to ensure Trump falls short of the 1,237 delegates needed on the first ballot. Then theyll pivot to stop Cruz from emerging on the second and third ballots. And finally, theyll implant their own choice as the consensus unifierJohn Kasich or Marco Rubio or Scott Walker, now that Paul Ryan has demurred.
Theres just one little problem with this scenario: Donald Trump gets it. He knows the cabal is laying in wait to use the soon-to-be-infamous rule 40(b)a nominee must have the majority of voting delegates in at least eight statesto validate the coup despite 16 million voters who by then would have pulled the Trump lever over the others.
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Trump already has met Rule 40.
Next?
So it would be possible, if Cruz or Kasich were to get a majority or even a plurality of the delegate spots filled with their supporters in the states where Trump has a majority of bound delegates, that Trump might not be able to get majority support from 8 states to get his name placed in nomination... as I said, I don't think it likely, but the rules would allow it.
Trump already has met Rule 40.
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It will probably change.
So the writer thinks the “fox” Trump will make a deal with Cruz? Nah, it’s NOT gonna happen-—several hundred “lyin’ Teds” too many.
here’s the thing...The GOPe are used to “handling” politicians...They know how to coerce and bend politicians to their certain satisfaction...
Trump isn’t a politician...They are going to be steamrolled by Trump....
Trump is such a genius deal maker yet can’t even figure out the primary system and resorts to cheating claims. If Trump’s IQ matches his verbal skills it is about 85.
With Trump talking about the rigging process, he has the GOP
in a vice grip. It won’t be less painful for the GOP anytime soon.
The GOPe’s are squirming like worms.
Author is counting on Cruz boosting Trump by allying with him.
Cruz is poised to win all the marbles on Ballot #2. What is Ted’s motivation to make a deal with Trump?
The bound delegates and their statement are not separate. The statement is the acknowledgement in writing.
BTTT
>> he has the GOP in a vice [sic] grip
What is the nature of the vise grip? I don’t see it. Sounds like it’s the other way around.
I’m livid. I’m in upstate NY. The polls don’t open until noon....but that’s only county wide.
what about cruz? Does he met rule 40
Yes they are. There is nothing in the rule to require that a bound delegate sign the statement of support for the nomination. Go and read the rule if you don't believe me.
Cruz will need to find 700 delegates to switch. Where will he find that? Its not an easy task
Yup. AND everybody seems to forget that Trump is making his deal with the AMERICAN people! Remember us? We’re the ones who will revolt and crush the “party” for all time.
“If Trumps IQ matches his verbal skills it is about 85.”
I saw a chsrt back when there were 15 candidates that assessed the level each candidate was using to communicate with the voters. Trump was at the very bottom using 6th grade level speeches. Looks like he found the level of intellect of the bulk of the country. He must have picked up on the “Watters World” man on the streen interviews which show the deplorable state of the reasoning abilities of our citizenry. Trump had it figured out from the getgo. Go Trump!
>> what about cruz? Does he met rule 40
I’m pretty sure both Trump and Cruz can meet Rule 40 for at least two or three ballots.
Kasich, probably not even for Ballot #1. Kasich would be the early casualty.
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