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46. I nominate Ben Ghazi!

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Wed Aug 3, 2016, 12:04 PM

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Republicans think Trump might quit � so they�re scrambling to find a replacement: ABC News [View all] DonViejo Aug 2016 OP

how would they convince the trump delegates to abandon him? unblock Aug 2016 #1

Are delegates procedurally relevant at this point? electron_blue Aug 2016 #5

In as much as they are representative of voters LoverOfLiberty Aug 2016 #10

True, but I think they believe they've already lost the election and just want to try to... StraightRazor Aug 2016 #47

my understanding as that the rnc committee would call a new convention. unblock Aug 2016 #14

I read Glamrock Aug 2016 #50

no, they get the same number of votes as at the convention (see 9(b)): unblock Aug 2016 #55

My bad Glamrock Aug 2016 #56

it destroys the GOP no matter how they do it! Cryptoad Aug 2016 #53

Nope - the RNC central committee could select a new nominee Fiendish Thingy Aug 2016 #77

No. Trump would have to resign. And the way they can do that is BlueStreak Aug 2016 #66

Delegates don't matter anymore democrattotheend Aug 2016 #7

Their rules bucolic_frolic Aug 2016 #21

Just talking about it helps us IronLionZion Aug 2016 #8

the delegates are no longer relevant. drray23 Aug 2016 #13

i looked it up, rule 9 allows them to do it either way. unblock Aug 2016 #30

yes they can not use it to get rid of trump drray23 Aug 2016 #44

except that refusing to reconvene the convention pisses off a whole lot of delegates. unblock Aug 2016 #45

Pribus, Gingrich, the kids, and a few other Trump faithfuls are going to Ilsa Aug 2016 #2

He'll eat crow with a fork and knife IronLionZion Aug 2016 #11

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!111111 jpak Aug 2016 #3

FYI- Ripstory is not a source snooper2 Aug 2016 #4

It clearly says ABC truthisfreedom Aug 2016 #20

Raw Story has ABSOLUTELY been a valid source on DU... Miles Archer Aug 2016 #27

We need to hope this happens later....rather than sooner, so the new person won't cbdo2007 Aug 2016 #6

It's too late now. Cracklin Charlie Aug 2016 #15

In a normal election year maybe truthisfreedom Aug 2016 #25

Pence... Miles Archer Aug 2016 #33

The calendar is the problem right now. Cracklin Charlie Aug 2016 #38

That, and the fact that Pence lacks any charisma or crossover appeal Miles Archer Aug 2016 #54

Every Republican military veteran should be INCENSED at the way Trump Nay Aug 2016 #57

And yet an ex-Navy seal was on CNN praising trump tonight adigal Aug 2016 #75

"Pence who?" angrychair Aug 2016 #60

Exactly. Miles Archer Aug 2016 #63

Kasich could win...don't underestimate him adigal Aug 2016 #76

What I am reading this morning... Miles Archer Aug 2016 #79

It's already later. Josh Marshall has a really good analysis at Talking Points Memo. tanyev Aug 2016 #48

Joe the Plumber? Democat Aug 2016 #9

Can he alone fix it? bucolic_frolic Aug 2016 #26

Wishful thinking on their part. Trump's attitude is optimistic and confident emulatorloo Aug 2016 #12

Manic, in my mind. Brittle. Fragile. Protective Eyewear Recommended. n/t MrModerate Aug 2016 #18

Yep emulatorloo Aug 2016 #23

Sleep deprived, immigrant depraved, ChairmanAgnostic Aug 2016 #81

I agree. He'll never quit underpants Aug 2016 #29

Is this the Republicans' "Party loyalty isn't a suicide pact" moment? n/t MrModerate Aug 2016 #16

Sorry GOP, you own Trump! muntrv Aug 2016 #17

If Trump drops out uawchild Aug 2016 #19

That's not good news??? That's fuckin' FANTASTIC news. nt Nay Aug 2016 #58

He can't be forced to quit and I doubt he will quit. WI_DEM Aug 2016 #22

You are 100% correct. He might if it was his choice but you tell me, we have seen his personality EV_Ares Aug 2016 #28

The R's might actually win here... Trump leaves at the last moment, the R's so glad to have FighttheFuture Aug 2016 #24

It is way too lte for a replacement to get traction. Nitram Aug 2016 #32

Let's hope, but never underestimate the Goosestepping nature of the Republican Lemmings!! FighttheFuture Aug 2016 #39

They haven't been able to fall in line behind Trump or any other candidate. Nitram Aug 2016 #42

Perhaps! Never underestimate their Hillary Hatred!! Hate has a way of cutting ones own nose off. FighttheFuture Aug 2016 #69

I don't think it's too late, I think the problem is WHO? HereSince1628 Aug 2016 #74

Anyone chosen at this late date would lack all credibility and legitimacy. Nitram Aug 2016 #80

The pukes are remarkable in their ability to blame someone else ailsagirl Aug 2016 #64

The GOP has no way out of this. Nitram Aug 2016 #31

No they are stuck with him kimbutgar Aug 2016 #34

The thought of a huge group of angry armed Cheeto lovers ailsagirl Aug 2016 #65

The problem with Trump dropping out now stopbush Aug 2016 #35

As long as he didn't then endorse Clinton - that would be the kiss of death! n/t moonscape Aug 2016 #41

Trump seems to me the kind of guy that if he hears they think he'll quit - he won't. CrispyQ Aug 2016 #36

translation..... Uben Aug 2016 #37

I think he'll wind up emigrating to Russia. nt FigTree Aug 2016 #40

Even Trump is not that stupid. Nitram Aug 2016 #43

Maybe him and Snowden could share that Beachouse in Crimea Cryptoad Aug 2016 #52

If one looks a little closer: FigTree Aug 2016 #67

I nominate Ben Ghazi! Happyhippychick Aug 2016 #46

Too late now GOP axiom3 Aug 2016 #49

News flash: Narcissist NEVER quit.They live off narcissistic supply, it's their lifeblood SummerSnow Aug 2016 #51

Conflict of neediness Boomer Aug 2016 #61

Good point. NS does not have to be positive, it just needs to be there. FighttheFuture Aug 2016 #70

WE DON'T WANT TRUMP TO QUIT. We need for the talk radio candidate WhoWoodaKnew Aug 2016 #59

a GREAT strategy! Beware. Hulk Aug 2016 #62

I think they will have to try forcing him out if the meltdown continues much longer Cognitive_Resonance Aug 2016 #68

Okay.. THAT - I would call "rigged".... nt vkkv Aug 2016 #71

BITE IT, REPUKES Skittles Aug 2016 #72

They replace him and the Rethug party is gone. roamer65 Aug 2016 #73

Wishful thinking of them to think this might happen treestar Aug 2016 #78