The delegates attribution in three states may be disputed at the Convention: Florida, Arizona and (I forgot the third) made by the local RNC “winner take all”, contrary to the Party rule that all primaries held prior April the delegates attribution 1st MUST be proportional.
Gingrich would have netted 16 (for winning 31.5% of votes) delegates in Florida, instead of Romney “taking it all” 50.
Santorum only “suspended” his campaign (to be still able receive donations). If he officially drops out before the convention, his 202 delegates become unbound. If not, the delegates have to vote for him in the first round and are freed after that. He cannot “give” the delegates to anyone.
Thanks for that explanation. So, if I understand correctly, his delegates will be denied to Myth unless he drops out. I guess an endorsement might make a difference...but maybe not.
With the challenge to Fla and Arizona and upcoming primaries, anything could happen. This has been one crazy primary! I hope Newt can hang in.