RNC leaders: No convention showdown to stop Trump’s nomination

Republican Party Leaders Determined to Prevent Showdown ⁣at National Convention

Republican Party leaders are taking ⁣measures to⁣ ensure⁣ that history does not repeat ​itself at the upcoming ​Republican National Convention. In ‌2016, a ‍group of delegates made a last-ditch effort to prevent former President Donald Trump from becoming the party’s nominee. However, ⁤this time around, party⁣ members are confident that‍ there will be no​ outbursts from delegates.

“It didn’t happen then, and it’s not‍ going to happen now,” declared David Bossie, a Trump ally and RNC ‍member from Maryland. “There is no one who is ⁢going to attempt to do that… Not one iota of it.”

No Upheaval‌ Expected

With Trump’s primary wins in Iowa and New Hampshire, as well as his significant lead ⁢over⁤ former U.N. ⁣Ambassador Nikki Haley, party officials believe that any potential upheaval⁢ or resistance‌ to his nomination is highly unlikely. Trump’s⁤ allies and several state GOP‍ members ‌have worked tirelessly to modify rules, ensuring that‍ all ​delegates go to the winner, who ​is predicted to be the former president.

In California, a new procedure implemented in July 2023 grants​ all delegates⁤ to a candidate who receives over 50% of the primary vote. Given Trump’s‌ strong polling numbers in the Golden State, he⁤ is virtually guaranteed⁣ the⁢ delegate votes from California.

Therefore, Haley should ‌not rely on a convention floor⁢ fight to boost her ‌campaign for the ‍party’s nomination.

Rules ⁢and Reality

While rules could‌ potentially be changed, Morton Blackwell, a⁣ member of the RNC’s convention ‍rules committee, believes ​it would‍ be unlikely​ and unfair. “Absent a ⁣cement truck coming around the corner and killing the nominee,” he stated, “it probably wouldn’t pass.”

Blackwell emphasized that there is a lot of ⁣speculation without any basis in⁣ reality.

Changing Tides

In 2016, party members who opposed Trump’s nomination advocated for delegates‍ to be released from their obligations to support a specific candidate, hoping ⁢to boost Sen. Ted Cruz as the Republican nominee. However, the “Free the Delegates” movement failed, and its leader,‌ Kendal⁣ Unruh, left the party.

“The people who I was fighting alongside with in 2016 — those people are now fully ⁣onboard with Trump,” Unruh stated. “He has a lock on [the nomination].”

Delegate Obligations and Waivers

According ⁣to RNC ⁤rules, over ⁤94% of convention delegates are ​required to vote‍ for the ⁤candidate‍ they were sent to support​ by their state parties, at least for the first round​ of balloting. However, there is a provision⁤ that ​could allow delegates to be unbound. The RNC’s 168-member body has the power to grant a “waiver” if it is deemed in the best interests of the party and compliance ⁣with delegate ‍obligations is impossible.

Ken Cuccinelli, ​former leader⁢ of the super PAC Never ​Back Down and supporter of Gov. Ron ‍DeSantis, criticized the rule changes, arguing that ⁢they do not reflect the‌ will of ⁤the voters. Cuccinelli, who also ran delegate‍ operations for Cruz’s 2016 ​campaign, believes‌ that unseating Trump as the nominee is virtually impossible.

“The ‌campaigns ⁤get to pick the delegates themselves in more states in 2024 than they got to do in 2016,”⁣ Cuccinelli explained.

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In ​what ways can internal divisions or conflicts within the party potentially weaken their chances and benefit the Democratic Party’s nominee?

⁢Ign, as it appears highly unlikely that there will⁣ be any⁤ significant opposition to Trump’s ⁢nomination.⁣

Unity‍ and⁢ Strategy

The determination to prevent any showdown at the national convention stems from the desire to present a united front and project⁣ a sense of stability within ​the⁣ party. Party leaders recognize the importance of​ a cohesive and focused campaign to secure victory in the upcoming elections. Any internal divisions or conflicts could potentially‌ weaken the party’s chances and play into ⁣the hands of their Democratic opponents.⁣

Furthermore, Republican Party leaders are aware of the influence that a unified front can have on voters. By demonstrating unity and a clear strategy, they aim to attract undecided voters and present a strong alternative to the Democratic Party’s nominee. The party’s focus is on building momentum and harnessing the support of their ⁣base to secure a successful election outcome.