@AryehCW re: recent Bloggingheads, it's wrong that party process is strictly dictated by rules and not law. Rule and law are interwoven.
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Delegates are bound by state statute to vote for Trump on the first ballot in many cases. See, for example, AZ. cc
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AZ delegates who vote contrary to the primary election results on the first ballot commit a misdemeanor.
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There’s some argument that these laws are unconstitutional.
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That would have to be litigated by piecemeal over the course of years. It's still a misdemeanor violation.
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so that's like a $50 fine? Community service?
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No, violation of the AZ statute is punishable by jail time.
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Civil disobedience. Jury nullification.
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Ok, but understand what that would entail. It's not just an adjustment of party rules.
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who makes the rules? Party hacks.
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And state legislatures.
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that's where civil disobedience comes in. The only real threat is a riot.
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