[quote]Bambi wrote:
[quote]ZEB wrote:
[quote]LIFTICVSMAXIMVS wrote:
[quote]ZEB wrote:
[quote]LIFTICVSMAXIMVS wrote:
When a candidate wins a state he is not guaranteed to get any delegates that will support him at the convention.
Delegates must show up and volunteer to go to the convention.
Moreover, delegates do not have to support the winner of the popular vote or even the candidate they say they are supporting - they can change their mind when they get to the convention.
That is all.[/quote]
Yeah, I’m aware of that Lifty. But if you are insinuating that Santorum is going to try to win the nomination by stealing Romney’s delegates after the people have spoken I think you’re off base. Granted Santorum has a healthy ego (they all do), but he’s not an idiot. To even try such a stunt would be political suicide. If he ever pulled it off (which is a million to one) he’d get crushed by Obama.
But thanks for contributing to the thread.
I’ll give you a better prediction, Santorum loses and then has a very minimal role at the convention. [/quote]
Just sayin’, delegates have not been counted yet because the convention hasn’t happened yet.
In a brokered convention, gasp, even Ron Paul has a shot. And he is going to get lots of attention there if the GOB knows what’s best for it.
I have heard tales of some RP supporters going to caucuses and if some other candidate wins they stick around and volunteer to be a delegate.
Darn, those Paultards sure are dumb! :p[/quote]
While Ron Paul was NEVER a factor in the nominating process (as I predicted) he will be, and has already been courted by Mitt Romney. Paul’s supporters are absolutely needed to carry Romney to victory. I don’t think that there is any question that Paul will play a major role at the convention. And no doubt will be in line for an important cabinet post should Romney be fortunate enough to win. [/quote]
Ron or Rand?
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Good point, could be both.