REPORT- RNC To ADOPT THE MINORITY RULES REPORT (not sure if that means new rules dead yet)

[Austrian Econ Disciple]

The rules hadn't fully 'passed' they had to be ratified by the full RNC which usually is a rubber stamp but this time there was a revolt. 'Adopt' minority report, if Leitweis was given the correct terminology would mean the RNC after all isn't presenting their report but the minority report to RNC to vote, to not change those objected to rules. But when we are hearing it from someone who is hearing it from someone you always have to take it with a grain of caution.

I was under the impression these rules had all ready passed...Photo evidence from paul folks on the committee...Don't you remember the photo and the thread? Hence, again, why it made no sense. Didn't know they reconvened honestly.

Also, I thought delegates don't vote on this, the National Committee does (hence being passed).

 

[sailingaway]

I was under the impression these rules had all ready passed...Photo evidence from paul folks on the committee...Don't you remember the photo and the thread? Hence, again, why it made no sense. Didn't know they reconvened honestly.

that was by the rules committee, who then reports to the RNC and they adopt the changes based on recommendations of the rules committee. IF the wording survived from the original precisely this SHOULD mean they are going to present the minority report to NOT adopt the most egregious ones. But I have never seen the minority report and besides the one about being to change rules mid contest at a whim, I'm not sure what the minority report objected to.

As to reconvening, that is a question. NO clue when that would be but if there was enough anger and people waived notice, they could probably pull it off.

 

[Lightweis]

The rules don't pass until the body of the convention approves them.. I can't confirm whether the majority report has been withdrawn. they will adopt the minority report.

 

[squirekyle]

Good riddance.

 

[MarcusI]

so.. my understanding at this moment is that the 5 state rule stands and unbound delegates are still unbound .. no one has to submit their vote in writing before the actual vote and after the first vote is called, if Mittens is one vote short.. a vote can still come from the floor??? with all delagates unbound??? oh please say I understand this correctly

No, Mitt has the numbers. An extraordinary vote may follow, but Mitt has the numbers.

 

[rockandrollsouls]

Phew. dodged a serious bullet.

 

[LibertyEagle]

Related article: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/aug/26/gop-officials-accuse-romney-of-power-

“This is an abuse of power that we hope will be changed when the full Republican National Convention adopts our minority report that will restore the old rules that let states decide on delegates,” said Carolyn McClarty, chairman of the Oklahoma delegation to the national convention.

Read more: GOP officials accuse Romney of ‘power grab’ - Washington Times

 

[pcosmar]

Related article: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/aug/26/gop-officials-accuse-romney-of-power-

isn't that interesting..

 

[libertyjam]

I was under the impression these rules had all ready passed...Photo evidence from paul folks on the committee...Don't you remember the photo and the thread? Hence, again, why it made no sense. Didn't know they reconvened honestly.

Also, I thought delegates don't vote on this, the National Committee does (hence being passed).

It passed Committee, still has to go to the floor and voted to accept or reject. Under current rules, which would have changed as soon as new rules would be accepted by the general assembly.

 

[pcosmar]

No, Mitt has the numbers. An extraordinary vote may follow, but Mitt has the numbers.

Hmm,,
he had numbers,, Maybe that attack of conscience I was hoping for,,,

 

[sailingaway]

isn't that interesting..

isn't it though?

On another note, I wonder what the 'minor changes' are that they are putting in place to 'fix' a future 'Paul' problem....

 

[UtahApocalypse]

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hmmmm

 

[libertyjam]

that was by the rules committee, who then reports to the RNC and they adopt the changes based on recommendations of the rules committee. IF the wording survived from the original precisely this SHOULD mean they are going to present the minority report to NOT adopt the most egregious ones. But I have never seen the minority report and besides the one about being to change rules mid contest at a whim, I'm not sure what the minority report objected to.

As to reconvening, that is a question. NO clue when that would be but if there was enough anger and people waived notice, they could probably pull it off.

I posted a report with all the egregious rules changes listed

 

[libertyjam]

hmmmm

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/aug/26/gop-officials-accuse-romney-of-power-grab/

 

[anaconda]

How is this possible? I thought the Romney forces were dominating everything. What's going on?

 

[libertyjam]

How is this possible? I thought the Romney forces were dominating everything. What's going on?

They went too far and made mainstream state republicans mad, including Romney supporters.

 

[Lucille]

...

 

[Rebelrouser]

from the Washington Times article:

“We can’t let them undo, with one bad change in the rules, the two years of good work Reince has done in opening up this party to the grass roots,” Mrs. McClarty said.

BWAHAHahahahahahahaROFLAO

 

[sailingaway]

How is this possible? I thought the Romney forces were dominating everything. What's going on?

literal revolt. They tried to use the dread of Paul to completely end the federal nature of the RNC with state autonomy and let RNC change the rules whenever they wanted with no state delegate vote, amongst other things. It wasn't JUST us who had problems here to the point where Romney is saying his attorney put these huge rules changes in all on his own.

 

[sailingaway]

from the Washington Times article:



BWAHAHahahahahahahaROFLAO

yeah, I thought that was pretty hilarious too.