Thanks for the reply. All of that is not news to me, except your opinion that Trump could win on a second ballot. That is unconventional - pun intended.
I am interested in knowing as Political Junkie has said that the party could try to disqualify delegates. How does that happen?
They would have to find something either wrong with the delegate, or the process that got the delegate chosen.
But that is a death knoll of the RNC tries anything so foolish.
The reason I believe Trump could still win on a 2nd ballot is simple. If he is very close, say within 20 delegates, I believe two things:
1. Most people would see the futility of denyoining someone that close and with the huge electoral lead he goes in their with. They will know it would divide the party and cause the GOP to lose in November...and I believe enough could turn to Trump to make the difference.
2) I believe Trump will be able to persuade a very close vote over to his side.
As I say...I do not ecxpect that to be necessary. I expect Trump to arrive at the convention with far more than enough.
And I say this as a long-time and committed Cruz supporter.
it’s just that I am more committed to the country and the future for my 11 grandkids.
Trump has a history with a lot of differing positions...but the message he has campaigned on, and the position on his own site, if implemented will be far, far better than and DNC win. We cannot...we MUST NOT Allow a 3rd Obama term.
What Cruz can do after Indiana, is to step up for the country and support the man who will be the nominee. Best for the GOP (without the “e”), best for the nation by far...and ironically, I believe in the end, best for Cruz...either in 2020 or 2024.
If he does not...he will have lost my respect because he will then only be pushing it for, IMHO, hos own interests in the very off chance, and the absolutely contentious chance that he can turn over the will of the people voting in the 2016 GOP Primaries.