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Location: Displaced Iowegian | Bear - 2016-03-08 11:15 AM Also, I think that if it comes down to a second ballot because nobody secured the majority of delegates, then the only candidates eligible to be on that ballot would have to have secured the majority (>50%) of the delegates in at least 8 states. At this point, Trump has in 6 of the 12 states he's won so far, and Cruz has in 2. To add more uncertainty, from what I've just read, the RNC can change the rules at any time, technically. That's the rule for now.....but....... the week before the convention the delegates have multiple opportunities to change the rules and set another or no arbitrary number of states that a candidate must win......
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| NJJ - 2016-03-09 10:47 AM Bear - 2016-03-08 11:15 AM Also, I think that if it comes down to a second ballot because nobody secured the majority of delegates, then the only candidates eligible to be on that ballot would have to have secured the majority (>50%) of the delegates in at least 8 states. At this point, Trump has in 6 of the 12 states he's won so far, and Cruz has in 2. To add more uncertainty, from what I've just read, the RNC can change the rules at any time, technically. That's the rule for now.....but....... the week before the convention the delegates have multiple opportunities to change the rules and set another or no arbitrary number of states that a candidate must win......
Yes! This is what happened to Ron Paul. That is why I'm convinced Trump won't get the nom. I just see this whole ordeal being handed to Hillary. And because I love a good tin foil hat wearing conspiracy, I wonder if that's the plan anyway. |
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Location: Opelousas, LA | foundation horse - 2016-03-08 11:01 AM To answer your question outright. I did not particular care for Romney in 2012. I now despise that weasel! His actions revealed just sorry and elitist the Establishment Faction of The RNC is!
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Location: Tulsa, Ok | Frodo - 2016-03-08 12:35 PM SC Wrangler - 2016-03-08 11:56 AM All Mitt did re-affirm my feeling that this is absolutely the scariest presidential election of my old life. Gut feeling is that we are totally 100% screwed no matter how this election plays out.
Lets see --- on the dems side we have a crook and a socialist day dreamer with no clue about reality. For the GOP we have a tool and a slick dick lawyer either of which will belong to the Koch Bros and friends along with a loose cannon with hoof and mouth.
Yup I am scared as hell!! Mitt is an idiot.
The Koch Bros. are good people who provide jobs for tens of thousands. You sound like Harry Reid.
I will never feel that our government being owned by big money is in my own best interest or the best interest of the majority of voters. Even if the big money comes from "good people".
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | No matter what happens, the GOP establishment won't be happy.
They hate Cruz, and they hate Trump. They have to pick their poison. |
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Location: North Texas | Bear - 2016-03-08 1:30 PM
No matter what happens, the GOP establishment won't be happy.
They hate Cruz, and they hate Trump. They have to pick their poison.
And therein lies the rub! The Establishment Faction of The RNC which includes its so-called Leaders are beside themselves that their 'Anointed Ones' i.e. Bush and Rubio are not palatable to The American Voting Public.
For this I am truly grateful!
I am sick and tired of Some Elite Politician thinking They know what is best for me!
The Founding Fathers structure America's Government around this idea:
A Government OF The People, FOR The People, BY The People. Not ruled by a Family or Dynasty!
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| SC Wrangler - 2016-03-08 1:24 PM
Frodo - 2016-03-08 12:35 PM SC Wrangler - 2016-03-08 11:56 AM All Mitt did re-affirm my feeling that this is absolutely the scariest presidential election of my old life. Â Gut feeling is that we are totally 100% screwed no matter how this election plays out. Â
Lets see --- on the dems side we have a crook and a socialist day dreamer with no clue about reality. Â For the GOP we have a tool and a slick dick lawyer either of which will belong to the Koch Bros and friends along with a loose cannon with hoof and mouth.
Yup I am scared as hell!! Mitt is an idiot.
The Koch Bros. are good people who provide jobs for tens of thousands. You sound like Harry Reid.Â
I will never feel that our government being owned by big money is in my own best interest or the best interest of the majority of voters. Â Even if the big money comes from "good people". Â
I have to agree that big money controls our government and the economy -not a good thing. |
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| Bear - 2016-03-08 11:15 AM
Also, I think that if it comes down to a second ballot because nobody secured the majority of delegates, then the only candidates eligible to be on that ballot would have to have secured the majority (>50%) of the delegates in at least 8 states. At this point, Trump has in 6 of the 12 states he's won so far, and Cruz has in 2.
To add more uncertainty, from what I've just read, the RNC can change the rules at any time, technically.
True but the race is still early I think both Trump and Cruz will both get enough to go on after the first ballet I don't see anyone else with enough. The RNC does have a meeting in April they could change the rules than if they want to. However if they did do that than all bets are off and you can kiss the RNC good by for ever. (maybe not a bad thing LOL) To me just let it run it's course at the convention. If the Trumpster is so good at negotiation lets see what he's got at the convention. |
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Location: North Texas | jbhoot - 2016-03-08 2:07 PM
Bear - 2016-03-08 11:15 AM
Also, I think that if it comes down to a second ballot because nobody secured the majority of delegates, then the only candidates eligible to be on that ballot would have to have secured the majority (>50%) of the delegates in at least 8 states. At this point, Trump has in 6 of the 12 states he's won so far, and Cruz has in 2.
To add more uncertainty, from what I've just read, the RNC can change the rules at any time, technically.
True but the race is still early I think both Trump and Cruz will both get enough to go on after the first ballet I don't see anyone else with enough. The RNC does have a meeting in April they could change the rules than if they want to. However if they did do that than all bets are off and you can kiss the RNC good by for ever. (maybe not a bad thing LOL ) To me just let it run it's course at the convention. If the Trumpster is so good at negotiation lets see what he's got at the convention.
I agree about the RNC kissing their azz goodbye in the event they change the rules. However, on the flip the side, should that happen, it would clearly reveal just frightened they are at the prospect of a Trump Administration. Also, this action would pull the curtain back, so to speak, to expose their utter disregard for the voter's wishes and corruption and cronyism in their leadership or lack thereof. |
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Location: Missouri | Three 4 Luck - 2016-03-08 11:04 AM
 I thought Mitt Romney had more personal integrity than that.  My bad.  I'm not a trump fan and don't see myself becoming one, but will vote for him if he's the candidate in opposition to Hill-Bern.  We could definitely do worse.Â
Yep, this. I found it rather 'interesting' to say the least that Mitt wanted Trump's support in 2012 and now had all that to say...
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Location: Pittsburg, Texas | I'm sorry to say that I did vote for Mitt in the last election because anyone would be better that the two Dems running at the time. I am very disappointed in Mitt and thought he had more integrity than what he has recently shown. What he is doing is very underhanded and he is under the hands of the RNC. The RNC will do anything to keep Trump or Cruz from having the nomination and they will do it at any cost. The man that was the head of the Department of Education under Reagon wrote an article (it's on FB) and he said Trump would be killed before he would ever be President. The RNC is behind that as well as probably the Clintons. History has shown that if you go against the Clintons you disappear or end up dead. I will vote for whoever (Trump or Cruz) gets the nomination. I am also disappointed in Cruz for some of the underhanded things he has done. He worries me in that he is supported by lobbiest and special interest and he will owe them. I fully support Trump and #1 he is self funded and can't be bought. I feel he is our only hope. Bernie or Hillary will finish destroying our "America" as we have known it. Both Dems are giving everything free, give me a break. Anyone with common sense knows that eventually the government will run out of everyone elses money. Last year I visited Greece, so beautifl. People were great but so poor and they had nothing. Two weeks after we returned from Greece they went under financially. They are a socialist country....................people wake up and help take out country back....."We The People" not "We The Government". God Bless America!!!!!!   |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | Barnmom - 2016-03-08 10:25 AM Mitt changed my mind about Mitt, what a worthless, two-faced suck up.
I feel the same way. I thought he had class but he sure dove in head first dumpster diving with the rest of the worthless POS politicians. |
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Location: 31 lengths farms | I'm to the point I think the GOP would as soon Clinton or Feel the Bern won if Trump gets the nomination just to be able to say "I told you so..." Pretty dang sad. They are so busy tearing their own party apart, and its going to back fire on us I'm afraid. I'm not a Trump fan per say, but I think Cruz is, if not a flat out liar, he stretches the truth so dang far its pathetic and Rubio has proven himself to be no more than a 6th grade school boy calling for resignations when he hadn't as yet won a state. Kasich, well I think he is merely the least stinky apple in the cart. |
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Location: Florida.. | Nope I didnt even watch it.. The gop and dems pull out anything to destroy someone that can blow the roof off the gop and corruption |
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Location: SE Louisiana | RidenFly - 2016-03-08 12:51 PM
NJJ - 2016-03-09 10:47 AM Bear - 2016-03-08 11:15 AM Also, I think that if it comes down to a second ballot because nobody secured the majority of delegates, then the only candidates eligible to be on that ballot would have to have secured the majority (>50%) of the delegates in at least 8 states. At this point, Trump has in 6 of the 12 states he's won so far, and Cruz has in 2. To add more uncertainty, from what I've just read, the RNC can change the rules at any time, technically. That's the rule for now.....but....... the week before the convention the delegates have multiple opportunities to change the rules and set another or no arbitrary number of states that a candidate must win......
The tide is turning... People are waking up to the fact that she may be on her way to prison soon.... Sanders took Michigan... |
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Location: Kansas | Sad to see Hispanics waving their own flag and protesting loudly at a Trump rally because of the wall he proposes to build and which I heartily approve of. When illegal invaders from other countries try to turn the tide of our elections they need to go back where they came from. Interesting also that we can't seem to afford weapons for our own SEALS but can afford to feed every vagrant that crosses our border. |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | Obviously Mitt's assault on Trump has had very little effect. Trump easily won 3 of 4 states last night. His robo calls fell on deaf ears or went straight to voice mail. |
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