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longship

(40,416 posts)
5. I've posted this a few times tonight...
Fri Mar 4, 2016, 12:33 AM
Mar 2016

But I'm hoping for rampant chair throwing and defenestrations. You know, a real live brawl!

All live on the televisionary set, Gabby.

herding cats

(19,549 posts)
6. They changed their rules due to the Romney vs. Ron Paul thing, right?
Fri Mar 4, 2016, 12:33 AM
Mar 2016

Which could very conceivably knock out Rubio or even Cruz out if they can't get the required 8 state (or whatever the number) wins.

And then, how could a Republican voter be content if Trump comes in with more delegates and the minimum number of wins and then they broker the convention and oust him for Paul Ryan, or whoever?

It's still early on, but there's no doubt the Republicans are in a state of unadulterated panic.


Zambero

(8,954 posts)
10. Will Second Amendment rights be a centerpiece at the convention?
Fri Mar 4, 2016, 01:16 AM
Mar 2016

Pack heat, stomp your feet, and never accept defeat! What happens when a testy open carry Rubio delegate offends a stand your ground Trump delegate?

Blaukraut

(5,689 posts)
13. It better be, for our sakes.
Fri Mar 4, 2016, 01:56 AM
Mar 2016

Although I get the feeling they'll patch the holes just enough to make it through this election cycle without too much damage nationally, while cashing in on the Trump phenomenon on the state and local levels.

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