1. Leaving aside whether they'd work (they won't), a convention coup or bribing Trump to drop out are both morally wrong.
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3. Given Trump is supported by plurality of GOP primary voters, there's only two proper endings: drops out in humiliation or loses in Nov.
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I choose humiliation.
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This is not even close to true. The purpose of the delegate system is to act as a bulwark against demagogues.
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But modern GOP has demonstrated no hesitation in destroying settled democratic norms via voter disenfranchisement & gerrymandering
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Agreed. Plus he actually needs to have his a$$ handed to him in an electoral landslide so sane folks can make a point. Love wins
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"Trump"s taking power was one of the primary worries of Hamilton/Madison/Jay as elucidated in the Federalist papers.
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then why have delegates? looks like Ryan is signaling use of conscience clause
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if he really did shoot someone in public, wouldn't they be able to nominate someone else? basically shooting election chances
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We are very specifically a Constitutional Republic, not a direct democracy. To thwart bouts of populism that would endanger us.
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@lilithsaintcrow The whole point of democracy, they choose a horrible candidate, lose, and choose better next time.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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