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kennetha

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Wed Jun 8, 2016, 05:34 PM Jun 2016

MSNBC: Some Republicans discuss anti-Trump convention coup

I very seriously doubt it will happen. But just the fact that it's being discussed helps put the Donald in a big hole:

After nearly a week-long firestorm surrounding Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his attacks on a federal judge because of his Mexican heritage, which led to harsh criticism from his supporters and even one un-endorsement, some Republicans are raising the specter that a new nominee could replace Trump.

Bob Vander Plaats, a supporter and campaign co-chair of former candidate Sen. Ted Cruz, suggested that a convention coup at next month’s Republican nominating convention in Cleveland is possible.

“Everything’s got to be on the table,” said Vander Plaats, acknowledging to NBC News that could mean an effort to unbind the delegates from having to vote for Trump on the convention floor.

Vander Plaats said Trump’s recent tirade against Judge Gonzalo Curiel is leading to “more and more questions going into Cleveland.”

http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/some-republicans-discuss-anti-trump-convention-coup
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MSNBC: Some Republicans discuss anti-Trump convention coup (Original Post) kennetha Jun 2016 OP
I doubt that they will try this stunt but it would be fun if they succeeded Gothmog Jun 2016 #1
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