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In reply to the discussion: Trump Critics Urge RNC To Replace Trump In Special Meeting [View all]DFW
(54,326 posts)37. If they replace him
Then they are saying they don't trust their rank and file to pick a viable candidate.
If, on the other hand, they don't replace him, they shout to the world that they are incapable of picking a viable candidate.
Not to mention what might happen if they try to replace him against his will, and Trump's bruised ego launches a legal action that makes the ending scene of Animal Farm seem like High Tea at the Dorchester.
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RNC has no time to do this...as it requires special rules to be voted on with a certain time limits
beachbum bob
Aug 2016
#4
The Tang T'ain't's base is the most dependable voting segment of the GOP's former base.
denbot
Aug 2016
#41
the chairman and the executive committee can't themselves vote to change the rules
beachbum bob
Aug 2016
#42
This is the RNC nominee, doubt they take him out. This is the result of a clown car run.
Thinkingabout
Aug 2016
#21
They had a year long primary with 17 choices, and they chose Trump in a landslide
Midnight Writer
Aug 2016
#39