What exactly happens if McCain gets 1,191 delegates?

[Ball]

You don't want to know...

 

[ronpaulyourmom]

theres no way he will win in the first round of voting. i would pretty much wager anything on that

What are you talking about... he'll have 1200 delegates by March 4th even with 12 states left to go... This thing is OVER. Focus on raising funds for the congressional seat and supporting other Ron Paul Republicans for congress.

 

[LukeNM]

What are you talking about... he'll have 1200 delegates by March 4th even with 12 states left to go... This thing is OVER. Focus on raising funds for the congressional seat and supporting other Ron Paul Republicans for congress.

He may have 1200 according to the old media -- but how many delegates actually vote for him at the convention may be a lesser number?

 

[freelance]

OK, so since there is a vote at the convention no matter what, then why doesn't the MSM get off this guys dick for a minute? It baffles me that they act like this is all locked up for Juan McCain. I saw Huck interviewed today on CNN and the dumb wench giving the interview asked him why he wouldn't drop out. Is the MSM affraid of what may happen at a brokered convention? Do they want Ron and Huck to drop out so their tool McCain can win unopposed? Thanks.

Look to your sigline for the answer to your question.

 

[humanic]

Is the MSM affraid of what may happen at a brokered convention? Do they want Ron and Huck to drop out so their tool McCain can win unopposed? Thanks.

Yes, and yes.

Yes.

 

[mjp1025]

Thank goodness Rudy's not still in it.....he only needed 911 delegates!!!!

 

[nate895]

What are you talking about... he'll have 1200 delegates by March 4th even with 12 states left to go... This thing is OVER. Focus on raising funds for the congressional seat and supporting other Ron Paul Republicans for congress.

Not possible, 295 delegates are at stake on the 4th, and he has around 900, he would have to win nearly all of them to get to 1200. Huckabee must win in Texas, and win a lot of districts in Ohio, it is the only way.

 

[eok321]

Wow, pretty bold statement there. If you are serious, at intrade.com the odds of a brokered convention are about 5%. This means you will get paid $20 for every $1 you bet. I welcome you to place the bet, clean up, and donate the winnings to the cause of liberty. Otherwise, please don't make such ridiculous statements.

O.k since mccain is the nominee and less than 50% of republicans back him, would you say obama is a shoo in... i can get 5euro's for every 6 bet here in ireland and promise to donate any winnings to any cause associated with the ron paul movement because i freakin well love the man and what he stands for.

Now on the other hand i can get 4 for every 1 bet if i back the hillmeister.

Sorry but not too familiar with intrade, but lets make some money out of this and promote liberty.


And for anyone who jumps on this post saying im a troll for not thinking ron can win.........Im a believer! RPFTW all the way

 

[freedominnumbers]

Interestingly the CT republican rules specify winner takes all bound delegates, but offer no consequence or what if for a delegate who doesn't follow the rules and votes for a different candidate anyways.

 

[kyleAF]

A vote is cast regardless, and even if he gets to the "1191" magic number with pledged delegates, it won't necessarily matter.

Delegates are only pledged if they choose to be! (There's no law against voting the other way)

 

[kirkblitz]

with his new scandal that number might not matter if he drops or is destroyed within his party by the time the vote happens.

 

[280Z28]

Not even the bound delegates have to vote for a specific person in the first round.

 

[ronpaulyourmom]

Not possible, 295 delegates are at stake on the 4th, and he has around 900, he would have to win nearly all of them to get to 1200. Huckabee must win in Texas, and win a lot of districts in Ohio, it is the only way.

RCP says 960+ with 297 up for grabs between now and the 4th. Since the republican nomination process is essentially winner take all, I think it's very likely he'll get the 1191 by the 4th.

People can talk all they want about what'll happen at the convention, but whatever the technicalities may be I think in the end people will feel honor-bound to support the will of the voting public, even if it's for a scumbag like McCain. The idea that McCain will not win the GOP nomination one way or the other is quite beyond me at this point, sorry...

I think our efforts are better spent elsewhere. I'm sending $50 to every Ron Paul Republican I can find with my next paycheck.

 

[nc4rp]

i heard a bound delegate can vote against their state directive and vote how they want but their political career would be ruined. thats hearsay of course.


In NC the Electors would be fined $10,000 if they dont vote for the candidate they are supposed to.

 

[nc4rp]

The idea that McCain will not win the GOP nomination one way or the other is quite beyond me at this point

September is still quite aways away. alot could happen still. Like i always said. the corporate candidates will destroy themselves and ROn could be the last man standing and win by default. stranger things have happened.

I take it you havnt seen the Stephen Bradbury video?

keep an eye on the guy in last place... and notice they dont mention Bradbury's name through the whole race...until he passes the finish line in first place...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfQMJtilOGg

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[TastyWheat]

Bound delegates aren't really bound? Does anyone have a reference for this? Can a delegate be removed for not voting for his/her bound candidate?

 

[gracebkr]

RCP says 960+ with 297 up for grabs between now and the 4th. Since the republican nomination process is essentially winner take all, I think it's very likely he'll get the 1191 by the 4th.

People can talk all they want about what'll happen at the convention, but whatever the technicalities may be I think in the end people will feel honor-bound to support the will of the voting public, even if it's for a scumbag like McCain. The idea that McCain will not win the GOP nomination one way or the other is quite beyond me at this point, sorry...

I think our efforts are better spent elsewhere. I'm sending $50 to every Ron Paul Republican I can find with my next paycheck.

We have to do what Lincoln did! We get tons of people to go to the national convention and just rally for Ron Paul. Tons of people, many many many people. That will be convincing to the people that don't want to sway when it seems maybe people have changed their minds and there is a very strong following.

 

[SeanEdwards]