[twister881]

Even after NY last night, Trump must get 58% of the remaining delegates to achieve a majority of 1,237 before the convention. That's a steep climb. I believe the ‘Pubs go to Cleveland without a true presumptive nominee. Trump might have enough pull to get the prize on the 1st ballot — 168 unpledged delegates he can lobby. If he doesn't, then per the likely rules, I believe he will lose on a 2nd or subsequent ballot. And I'm not saying Cruz will be the nominee, either. I think the GOPe RINO power players will try to give it to Kasich as a compromise candidate, particularly if there are more than two ballots.

[GilGil]

Even after NY last night, Trump must get 58% of the remaining delegates to achieve a majority of 1,237 before the convention. That’s a steep climb. I believe the ‘Pubs go to Cleveland without a true presumptive nominee. Trump might have enough pull to get the prize on the 1st ballot — 168 unpledged delegates he can lobby. If he doesn’t, then per the likely rules, I believe he will lose on a 2nd or subsequent ballot. And I’m not saying Cruz will be the nominee, either. I think the GOPe RINO power players will try to give it to Kasich as a compromise candidate, particularly if there are more than two ballots.
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Well Gingrich disagrees with you. He says Trump will have 1237 even before California.

You heard it here first.

[C210N]

And I'm not saying Cruz will be the nominee, either. I think the GOPe RINO power players will try to give it to Kasich...

I'm in agreement. Cruz needs to nail down the 2nd ballot, or it won't be Trump and it won't be Cruz.

[RoosterRedux]

Randy Evans of the RNC said that Trump would be able to round up enough votes from unbound delegates if he gets to 1,100. That means he would have to win only 38% of the remaining delegates.

Easy peasy.