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First on CNN: Team Romney explores blocking Trump at RNC
CNN ^ | 3/3/2015 | Jamie Gangel

Posted on 03/03/2016 3:20:38 PM PST by catnipman

Mitt Romney has instructed his closest advisers to explore the possibility of stopping Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention, a source close to Romney's inner circle says.

The 2012 GOP nominee's advisers are examining what a fight at the convention might look like and what rules might need revising.

"It sounds like the plan is to lock the convention," said the source.

Romney is focused on suppressing Trump's delegate count to prevent him from accumulating the 1,237 delegates he needs to secure the nomination.

But implicit in Romney's request to his team to explore the possibility of a convention fight is his willingness to step in and carry the party's banner into the fall general election as the Republican nominee. Another name these sources mentioned was House Speaker Paul Ryan, Romney's running mate in 2012.

(Excerpt) Read more at cnn.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: bishopromneycare; cnn; convention; donaldtrump; mittromney; revolution; rnc; romney; romneyvsamerica; romneyvsfreedom; teamromney; traitor; trump; uniparty
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To: Jeff Head

THIS is about Paul Ryan, the pawn of the open borders and free flow economy cabal, including the UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS, all for illegal citizenship for global goals that turn America into the North American Union, with us footing the bill and lowering all incomes, BERNEY Sanders style.


141 posted on 03/03/2016 3:52:02 PM PST by RitaOK ( VIVA CRISTO REY / Public education is the farm team for more Marxists coming)
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To: catnipman

I don’t think the GOPe was behind this Romney thing, unless it was a way to add even more votes to Trump. Maybe someone promised lonely Mitt a job as savior of the party at the brokered convention?


142 posted on 03/03/2016 3:52:04 PM PST by TomasUSMC (FIGHT LIKE WW2, WIN LIKE WW2. FIGHT LIKE NAM, FINISH LIKE NAM.)
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To: johniegrad

Why turn this into a slight against Cruz? He has absolutely nothing to do with Mittens and is hated by the GOPe more than Trump.


143 posted on 03/03/2016 3:52:35 PM PST by SampleMan (Feral Humans are the refuse of socialism.)
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To: johniegrad

This Cruz backer emphatically will not! If Trump wins the delegates, the voters have spoken and he should have the nomination.


144 posted on 03/03/2016 3:53:16 PM PST by SunshinesStormySummerSon
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To: Hugin

They are suicidal. The base hates this type of game. Trump will now win hands down the rest of the states just to stick it to the GOPe. Trump would have worked with these guys.....that is choosing to die rather than work with someone who holds 90% of your views if not more liberal on some of them.


145 posted on 03/03/2016 3:53:31 PM PST by Lady Heron
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To: catnipman

Stupid party.


146 posted on 03/03/2016 3:54:01 PM PST by McGruff (Get on the Trump Train.)
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To: catnipman

That is one heck of a brilliant analysis. Thanks catnitman.


147 posted on 03/03/2016 3:54:23 PM PST by WRhine
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To: Lady Heron
There is a way for Cruz to win from this.

I think his spokesman has been on TV today opposing the idea of a rigged convention.

All he has to do is say something to this effect:

"I think I'm the better man for the job than Trump. But I also respect the will of the voter. I want to put an end to this speculation that is destroying our party. If I do not enter the convention with the most delegates, I will urge my delegates to support the leading candidate on the second ballot."

I think a move like that could put him in real contention for the nomination outright, which he's not going to get otherwise.

148 posted on 03/03/2016 3:54:41 PM PST by TontoKowalski (Satisfied Customer #291)
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To: catnipman

Out of touch and beyond belief that they can’t see it.

So, maybe they see it but don’t care.

I’ve said all along that this will be a long struggle, not just an election cycle or two.


149 posted on 03/03/2016 3:54:52 PM PST by SaxxonWoods (Trump and/or Cruz, it's all good)
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To: johniegrad

I’ll vote for trump ias third party if he is denied by shenanigans. If its truly a non-majority convention I’ll only vote for Cruz or trump in the general. I cast my ballot for Cruz in the Ohio primary most likely, but the last two days have definitely caused me to pause.


150 posted on 03/03/2016 3:55:28 PM PST by reed13k (w)
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To: dragnet2

Why have primaries if people like Romney, Rove, and the rest of the ‘connected’ GOP leadership don’t respect the vote of the people? Why waste the time?


151 posted on 03/03/2016 3:56:35 PM PST by pieceofthepuzzle
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To: catnipman

If this happens all this will prove is that the Republican Party is DEAD and that their ultimate objective is to keep the Democrats in power..actually Romney’s little speech today proved that, all he did was give the Democrats all the talking points they need for November, now they dont even have to come up with their own material they have it now without even trying


152 posted on 03/03/2016 3:56:53 PM PST by Sarah Barracuda
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To: Helicondelta
A vote for Cruz is a vote for Romney.

No it is not. It is a vote for a Pro-LIFE conservative. The only one in the field.....including Romney.

153 posted on 03/03/2016 3:57:12 PM PST by Lady Heron
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To: Diogenesis; All
And a Prophet shall arise amongst us... and lead us unto the ROMNEY-ist LAND!

Can I get an AMEN and a HALLELUJAH?

AMEN! HALLELUJAH! AMEN and HALLELUJAH, back at you, bro! >p> :-)

154 posted on 03/03/2016 3:57:25 PM PST by SteveH
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To: Jeff Head

Trump goes to the convention with a huge delegate lead.

The GOP establishment steals the nomination from Trump, and nominates Rubio or Romney.

About that time, Hillary is indicted, leaving the Democrats with no viable candidate.

Trump, the master of the art of the deal, strikes a major deal with the Democrats.

Trump receives the nomination for the Democrat Party.

In the November election, Trump wins by a landslide, signaling the final death blow to the Republican Party as we know it.

I, for one, would vote for Trump no matter what party affiliate is behind his name.


155 posted on 03/03/2016 3:57:51 PM PST by dmzTahoe
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To: silverleaf
“Never Trump” also means “ Never Cruz”

Very true.

156 posted on 03/03/2016 3:58:21 PM PST by Lady Heron
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To: Jeff Head

Mittens, you lost, and your GOPeahens are about to lose big time as well. The phartee is OVER. We have had enough.


157 posted on 03/03/2016 3:58:35 PM PST by Shady (We are at war again......this time for our lives...)
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To: drewh

If a GOP candidate who rightfully earns the nod gets replaced by the GOP powers that be, I will write in my candidate of choice while actively campaigning against the GOP.


158 posted on 03/03/2016 3:58:39 PM PST by austinaero
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To: catnipman; All

Is this for real?

Romney/Ryan filing for President/VP. Jan, 2016

http://docquery.fec.gov/pdf/662/201601309004959662/201601309004959662.pdf


159 posted on 03/03/2016 3:58:44 PM PST by combat_boots (The Lion of Judah cometh. Hallelujah. Gloria Patri, Filio et Spiritui Sancto!)
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To: Mac n Jac

Go Vandals


160 posted on 03/03/2016 3:58:55 PM PST by IM2MAD (IM2MAD=Individual Motivated 2 Make A Difference)
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