Convention procedures.

[Curiousneighbor]

Good evening all
I am Canadian and as such will refrain from offering opinions on the candidates (although I have some):mrgreen:. However many of us are following the proceedings with great interest probably more than in any previous U.S. election.
I do have questions though. In light of the dump Trump movement that apparently fizzled out today, what would be the consequences (other than complete chaos) if the delegates decided to revolt and vote for someone else or can it even happen? Would it completely undermine the whole primary system?

 

[ajn678]

The Republicans would 100% guarantee a loss in November, as well as the destruction of their party.

 

[ttwtt78640]

It would likely not have changed the primary system but it could have rendered the GOP obsolete.

 

[Curiousneighbor]

I raised the question because as I understand it the delegates are theoretically bound to vote for the candidate that they supported at the primary. However, as I see it, a palace revolt would undermine the whole process and as you say wipe out any credibility the party has. Maybe it is a moot point as I suspect nobody would dare try it unless the leading candidate really makes a mess of things.

 

[ajn678]

I raised the question because as I understand it the delegates are theoretically bound to vote for the candidate that they supported at the primary. However, as I see it, a palace revolt would undermine the whole process and as you say wipe out any credibility the party has. Maybe it is a moot point as I suspect nobody would dare try it unless the leading candidate really makes a mess of things.

As much as the GOP might not be happy with Trump, at this point its really too late to do anything about it.