As I recall (a slippery slope for sure) any candidate can release his delegates to vote for someone else. That’s what actually happens. In this case Cruz throws his support to Trump or vice versa. Not all delegates go along but I believe most would.
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But the bargaining consists of buying off/intimidation and who knows what else they would come up with. blackmail maybe?
But the bargaining consists of buying off/intimidation and who knows what else they would come up with. blackmail maybe?
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I think the winner of the nomination will be selected over drinks at 4:00 in the morning. But if all goes right it will be Trump and Cruz a couple others making the decision.