What is a brokered convention again? Just a simple explanation pls.
Quote from: Fagcicle on December 15, 2015, 09:29:45 PMI see a brokered convention one way or another.A what?
I see a brokered convention one way or another.
Quote from: Luciana on December 15, 2015, 09:31:14 PMWhat is a brokered convention again? Just a simple explanation pls.Quote from: Thunder on December 15, 2015, 09:32:06 PMQuote from: Fagcicle on December 15, 2015, 09:29:45 PMI see a brokered convention one way or another.A what?If no candidate arrives to the GOP convention with the support of 1,237 delegates (half of the total) and satisfying the current Rule 40 (earning a majority of delegate support from at least eight states), the contest becomes contested, with the candidates closest vying to win delegates who have yet to pledge support. If, after the first vote, a candidate is chosen, then it is classified as contested. If it goes to a second, third or more vote, it is a brokered convention - and becomes more complicated. Once it reaches a second vote, and is classified as brokered, all delegates are allowed to vote for any candidate on the ballot - they aren't tied down to who they initially supported.In every case of a contested or brokered convention (and it's very rare), that nominee has lost the general. Read more http://sep7agon.net/serious/explaining-a-brokered-convention/
I can feel the Bern already.
Quote from: Thunder on December 15, 2015, 09:39:00 PMI can feel the Bern already.Except Hilary's support is increasing.So no.
Quote from: Fagcicle on December 15, 2015, 09:39:44 PMQuote from: Thunder on December 15, 2015, 09:39:00 PMI can feel the Bern already.Except Hilary's support is increasing.So no.
kasich would destroy the planet to keep Ohio alive
Republican debate tonight (8:30 EST)
