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WHY TRUMP MAY STILL FACE A DELEGATE MUTINY
« on: June 17, 2016, 11:09:57 pm »
Source:  http://abc7ny.com/news/why-trump-may-still-face-a-delegate-mutiny/1390363/

Updated 37 mins ago
"The efforts to stop Donald Trump from securing the nomination at the Republican National Convention are heating up, with nearly three dozen delegates dialing into a conference call yesterday to discuss coordinating methods to block his coronation in Cleveland.

The conference call, titled "free the delegates," was led by Kendal Unruh, a Colorado delegate and a member of the GOP's rules committee, which shapes the rules of the convention. Unruh, who is pledged to Ted Cruz, wants to create a rule enabling delegates to abstain from voting for Trump, even if they are bound to him, if they feel it violates their moral or religious beliefs.

According to participants, there were approximately 30 people representing 15 states on the nearly hour-long phone call. According to one call participant, the focus was on coordinating the multi-state effort, and less on the official plan of action, which is in the works. News of the call was first reported by the Washington Post. Another phone call is scheduled for Sunday night.

"This call will introduce us to each other in preparation for an open "national leadership" call in a few days," the invitation, a copy of which was obtained by ABC News, explains.


.......  Trump released a statement calling the effort "totally illegal."

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Re: WHY TRUMP MAY STILL FACE A DELEGATE MUTINY
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2016, 11:20:39 pm »
Source:  http://abc7ny.com/news/why-trump-may-still-face-a-delegate-mutiny/1390363/

Updated 37 mins ago
"The efforts to stop Donald Trump from securing the nomination at the Republican National Convention are heating up, with nearly three dozen delegates dialing into a conference call yesterday to discuss coordinating methods to block his coronation in Cleveland.

The conference call, titled "free the delegates," was led by Kendal Unruh, a Colorado delegate and a member of the GOP's rules committee, which shapes the rules of the convention. Unruh, who is pledged to Ted Cruz, wants to create a rule enabling delegates to abstain from voting for Trump, even if they are bound to him, if they feel it violates their moral or religious beliefs.

.......  Trump released a statement calling the effort "totally illegal."

Continued at source.

How can we best encourage this "mutiny"?
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Re: WHY TRUMP MAY STILL FACE A DELEGATE MUTINY
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2016, 11:25:20 pm »
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Trump released a statement calling the effort "totally illegal."....

....and no it isn't. The party can make the rules as it sees fit. Primaries and conventions are private.

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Re: WHY TRUMP MAY STILL FACE A DELEGATE MUTINY
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2016, 11:27:39 pm »
How can we best encourage this "mutiny"?

Start contacting delegates, directly or indirectly with polite and well reasoned arguments. Write letters to the editor where you can to get the attention of your local precincts and delegates who may not be public.

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Re: WHY TRUMP MAY STILL FACE A DELEGATE MUTINY
« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2016, 11:29:33 pm »
I don't even know the names of my delegates.  I'll have to go see if I can dig up a list.
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Re: WHY TRUMP MAY STILL FACE A DELEGATE MUTINY
« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2016, 11:31:09 pm »
I don't even know the names of my delegates.  I'll have to go see if I can dig up a list.

You may need to contact your local Republican precinct office. They aren't always on public lists.

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Re: WHY TRUMP MAY STILL FACE A DELEGATE MUTINY
« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2016, 11:32:39 pm »
....also make sure the RNC knows- especially if you were a donor. Let them know no $$ if Trump is the candidate.

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Re: WHY TRUMP MAY STILL FACE A DELEGATE MUTINY
« Reply #7 on: June 17, 2016, 11:41:20 pm »
Will do. 

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Re: WHY TRUMP MAY STILL FACE A DELEGATE MUTINY
« Reply #8 on: June 17, 2016, 11:47:15 pm »
Anyone care to wager when Trump and his followers will unleash the redux of Stone's threat?  The one to release the home addresses of every pledged delegate that doesn't vote for him, that is.


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Re: WHY TRUMP MAY STILL FACE A DELEGATE MUTINY
« Reply #9 on: June 17, 2016, 11:54:50 pm »
Anyone care to wager when Trump and his followers will unleash the redux of Stone's threat?  The one to release the home addresses of every pledged delegate that doesn't vote for him, that is.

Not a good idea, Roger Stone is currently under police investigation for that threat.

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Re: WHY TRUMP MAY STILL FACE A DELEGATE MUTINY
« Reply #10 on: June 18, 2016, 12:02:14 am »
Roy Moore's "spiritual warfare" is driving past a junior high without stopping.

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Re: WHY TRUMP MAY STILL FACE A DELEGATE MUTINY
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Re: WHY TRUMP MAY STILL FACE A DELEGATE MUTINY
« Reply #12 on: June 18, 2016, 12:57:25 am »
It's a free country, they can vote how they want to right?

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Re: WHY TRUMP MAY STILL FACE A DELEGATE MUTINY
« Reply #13 on: June 18, 2016, 01:32:13 am »
...wants to create a rule enabling delegates to abstain from voting for Trump, even if they are bound to him, if they feel it violates their moral or religious beliefs.

This seems to be the obvious approach -- David French predicted something similar last week.  It's not a vote "for another delegate," which is specifically against the rules.

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« Reply #14 on: June 18, 2016, 01:35:33 am »
This seems to be the obvious approach -- David French predicted something similar last week.  It's not a vote "for another delegate," which is specifically against the rules.

So conflicted here.

From Twitter there are rumors that Trump wants out anyway.

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Re: WHY TRUMP MAY STILL FACE A DELEGATE MUTINY
« Reply #15 on: June 18, 2016, 01:38:45 am »
So conflicted here.

From Twitter there are rumors that Trump wants out anyway.

Jackass wants to jump??  Let's push!  Hard!
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Re: WHY TRUMP MAY STILL FACE A DELEGATE MUTINY
« Reply #16 on: June 18, 2016, 01:40:57 am »
This seems to be the obvious approach -- David French predicted something similar last week.  It's not a vote "for another delegate," which is specifically against the rules.

That's what I understood too.  If they can abstain on the first ballot, they can vote for their choice on the second .... is my understanding.  I thought that rule was already in place.

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« Reply #17 on: June 18, 2016, 01:43:48 am »
Jackass wants to jump??  Let's push!  Hard!

Whaaa? And disenfranchise the plurality of GOP voters?  The "most votes ever cast for a candidate in a GOP primary"?

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(Most votes only being a plurality, but that more votes were cast against the guy than for... doesn't seem to poke through to those voters.)

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I still don't really see it happening, though.

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Re: WHY TRUMP MAY STILL FACE A DELEGATE MUTINY
« Reply #18 on: June 18, 2016, 01:45:23 am »
Jackass wants to jump??  Let's push!  Hard!

So we have Hillary getting 20% from the Saudi's and the Jackass wanting to jump.  Looks like an opportunity.  4889

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Re: WHY TRUMP MAY STILL FACE A DELEGATE MUTINY
« Reply #19 on: June 18, 2016, 01:46:06 am »
So conflicted here.

From Twitter there are rumors that Trump wants out anyway.

Out of curiosity... conflicted about what?

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Re: WHY TRUMP MAY STILL FACE A DELEGATE MUTINY
« Reply #20 on: June 18, 2016, 01:48:57 am »
Whaaa? And disenfranchise the plurality of GOP voters?  The "most votes ever cast for a candidate in a GOP primary"?

 :tongue2:

(Most votes only being a plurality, but that more votes were cast against the guy than for... doesn't seem to poke through to those voters.)

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I still don't really see it happening, though.

I take this as a good omen.

A guy can hope.
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Re: WHY TRUMP MAY STILL FACE A DELEGATE MUTINY
« Reply #21 on: June 18, 2016, 01:50:34 am »
Out of curiosity... conflicted about what?

Going against the "will of the people". Can't see this happening and us somehow prevailing over Hillary.

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Re: WHY TRUMP MAY STILL FACE A DELEGATE MUTINY
« Reply #22 on: June 18, 2016, 01:52:07 am »
Can I get a hit off that bong you're all passing?  LOL!

You're all dreaming.  Donald Trump is the head of the Republican Party.   Watch.
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Re: WHY TRUMP MAY STILL FACE A DELEGATE MUTINY
« Reply #23 on: June 18, 2016, 01:54:10 am »
Going against the "will of the people". Can't see this happening and us somehow prevailing over Hillary.

depends upon who they put up. If they put up an actual Conservative, they'll have a better chance to win than they do now...And coattails. And big donors...

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Re: WHY TRUMP MAY STILL FACE A DELEGATE MUTINY
« Reply #24 on: June 18, 2016, 01:55:45 am »
Can I get a hit off that bong you're all passing?  LOL!

You're all dreaming.  Donald Trump is the head of the Republican Party.   Watch.
Perhaps, but he'll be left with not much of a party by the time he's done with it.
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