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49. This has no precedent in modern times. Obama/Clinton in 2008 is not comparable.

Fri Dec 11, 2015, 10:38 AM

Dec 2015

For one thing, Obama and Clinton very quickly became the only two viable candidates. By early May it was clear that one of them was going to win on the first ballot. In contrast, this year is quite muddled for the Republicans. I still think there could be some big surprises and someone like Rubio could break out of the pack in some early contests and then solidify a lead in South Carolina. I suspect that many of the Trumpistas start dropping off if Trump suffers a couple of serious setbacks in Iowa, New Hampshire, etc. - Cruz or Carson could benefit, as could Rubio.

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GOP Peparing For Contested Convention [View all] Purveyor Dec 2015 OP

I predicted this weeks and weeks ago. Will be glad to see it. nt silvershadow Dec 2015 #1

Have you got the Powerball numbers? ToxMarz Dec 2015 #7

LOL I wish. nt silvershadow Dec 2015 #17

If Trump has a majority of the delegates he should be the nominee Renew Deal Dec 2015 #2

I know, right? jberryhill Dec 2015 #14

He could still end up with a plurality rather than a majority easily. yellowcanine Dec 2015 #46

Can someone please explain mainstreetonce Dec 2015 #3

Here ya go..this from the GOP perspective: Jefferson23 Dec 2015 #5

Trump may come in with a plurality of votes... MeNMyVolt Dec 2015 #6

Do the repukes have superdelegates? KamaAina Dec 2015 #11

Uh, yes they do. MeNMyVolt Dec 2015 #12

Virtually anyone could win at that point. Even Mitt Romney. yellowcanine Dec 2015 #47

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2015 #4

Nope - they already have a golden boy on a white horse to save the party. staggerleem Dec 2015 #10

You are 100% correct about Ryan...this was planned some time back...and a woman for Vice-President.. Tikki Dec 2015 #16

Could houston16revival Dec 2015 #20

I don't doubt you. floriduck Dec 2015 #33

Gawd help us! nt valerief Dec 2015 #34

That would worry me greatly Reter Dec 2015 #39

I doubt Hillary would grow a beard to ward off the threat DFW Dec 2015 #45

We're in for it. zentrum Dec 2015 #41

This is how Cruz slips in. Bonhomme Richard Dec 2015 #8

He slips in as the VP Renew Deal Dec 2015 #9

Can anyone here tell me what the last date is sadoldgirl Dec 2015 #13

Wouldn't houston16revival Dec 2015 #21

Deadlines vary by state. Here's some further information. Jim Lane Dec 2015 #43

Trump could do some serious damage as a write in candidate in places like Texas. yellowcanine Dec 2015 #48

Not gonna happen. The media salivates every election over this possibility. NYC Liberal Dec 2015 #15

It would make for great television. Renew Deal Dec 2015 #26

I agree. I'd like to see a real contest on either side. goldent Dec 2015 #44

This has no precedent in modern times. Obama/Clinton in 2008 is not comparable. yellowcanine Dec 2015 #49

Note to self: Call broker and ask about buying Orville Reddenbacher stock. tanyev Dec 2015 #18

Never gonna happen briv1016 Dec 2015 #19

THE GOP houston16revival Dec 2015 #22

Unfortunately, due to the lack of debates, the DEM candidates Purveyor Dec 2015 #27

I ran into houston16revival Dec 2015 #30

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If Leaked This Would Provoke Trump To Bolt The Party And Mount An Independent Bid..... global1 Dec 2015 #24

This is why I thought Joe Biden should run houston16revival Dec 2015 #32

The GOP schism. forest444 Dec 2015 #25

A pox on both their houses! Coventina Dec 2015 #28

Ayuh. Especially on the vulture in the bottom. forest444 Dec 2015 #29

Should be interesting. Jester Messiah Dec 2015 #31

If Romney should happen to ride in on a white horse, he could Purveyor Dec 2015 #36

He's the obvious choice Yupster Dec 2015 #37

All of the zentrum Dec 2015 #35

This would be worth watching just from a educational jwirr Dec 2015 #38

Hillary may go into office on a plurality just like Bill. roamer65 Dec 2015 #40

They lose. Dawson Leery Dec 2015 #42