Phydeaux
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So there is this law in the brokered convention that a candidates needs to at least win a minimum of 8 states to participate in the convention. Incorrect. That was the rule in 2012, the rules for this year's convention have not yet been set. No, its correct. The rule stays in place until it is changed. The rules committee will not be set until Juneish, and yes, a majority of the 112 man rule committee make the rules any damn thing they want. But as of now, the rule is 8. Do you just shake your head to hear it rattle? What the last election's rules were will not apply to this election since you point out that the rules committee will be meeting between now and the election to change the rules. Ah, another useless post from the village idiot. a). I did not point out that the rules committee will not be meeting before the election. I pointed out they will, in fact be meeting around June. The republican convention will be late July. What the rules will be therefore are unknown. b). That said, it is more common than not for the rules to remain the same. Will they? Can't say. So what the rules are now, actually are germane to the conversation. quote:
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So amusingly, while theoretically 1237 delegates are needed to win, in actuality.. the number is 57. Although that would, of course, touch off a shit storm the likes of which we've never seen. The rule prior to 2012 was 5. But you're right, its not a tradition. She was also right about the rule of 8 not going to be applicable in this election... Do you just open your mouth to change feet? Just curious - do you ever read an article or just presume that every idea that pops into your head is pure gold from on high? I'd suggest greenpapers - a place where you can brush up on the intricacies of us elections.
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