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Associated PressApril 18, 2016

A member of the Republican National Committee trying to revamp GOP rules for nominating a presidential candidate says without the change, party leaders could exert “almost dictatorial power” at this July’s nominating convention. The criticisms by Solomon Yue, RNC committeeman from Oregon, were the latest broadside in an internal GOP battle over the rules that […]

Jac VerSteegApril 18, 2016

As a preacher’s kid who grew up in the South, I value politeness. Yes, sir. Yes, ma’am. Let me get that door for you. It is a given that, when you encounter a governor in a coffee shop, you do not yell, “You are an a**hole!” Nevertheless, Cara Jennings’ crude outburst in a Gainesville Starbucks […]

Associated PressApril 17, 2016

To all the political junkies yearning for a contested Republican convention this summer: not so fast. It’s still possible for Donald Trump to clinch the nomination by the end of the primaries on June 7. His path is narrow and perilous. But it’s plausible and starts with a big victory Tuesday in his home state […]

Associated PressApril 17, 2016

In an extraordinary display of internal discord, the chairman of the Republican Party’s rules committee accused top GOP officials Saturday of “a breach of our trust” by improperly trying to impede a proposed change in bylaws that would make it harder for party leaders to nominate a fresh candidate for president. Bruce Ash, RNC committeeman […]

Darryl PaulsonApril 15, 2016

Republican Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, Mitt Romney’s 2012 running mate and the current Speaker of the House, ended the speculation that he would be the white knight who would save the party from Donald Trump. The white knight refused to become the GOP dark horse. “Let me be clear,” said Ryan in his brief address […]

Darryl PaulsonApril 14, 2016

Republican Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, Mitt Romney’s 2012 running mate and the current Speaker of the House, ended the speculation that he would be the white knight who would save the party from Donald Trump. The white knight refused to become the GOP dark horse. “Let me be clear,” said Ryan in his brief address […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 14, 2016

Marco Rubio may have ended his presidential bid, but his supporters aren’t ready for him to entirely give up his presidential hopes. Since suspending his presidential campaign in March, two websites have popped up in hopes of convincing Republicans to nominate Rubio in a contested convention. OnlyMarco.com went live in March; while NominateMarco.com launched Wednesday. […]

Darryl PaulsonApril 14, 2016

Here are a few basic facts about the electoral-college system. First, very few voters understand how it works. Second, most voters hate the system. Third, the system is almost impossible to change. Those who drafted the Constitution had little trust in democracy. James Madison, in The Federalist Papers, wrote that unfettered majorities tend toward “tyranny.” […]

Darryl PaulsonApril 13, 2016

Here are a few basic facts about the electoral-college system. First, very few voters understand how it works. Second, most voters hate the system. Third, the system is almost impossible to change. Those who drafted the Constitution had little trust in democracy. James Madison, in The Federalist Papers, wrote that unfettered majorities tend toward “tyranny.” […]

Mitch PerryApril 13, 2016

Last month, Donald Trump warned of “riots“ around the Republican National Convention should he fall slightly short of the 1,237 delegates he needs to clinch the nomination and the party moves to select another candidate. The feeling that this year’s Republican National Convention could be a raucous and uncomfortably unpredictable affair has led to some top Republicans, […]

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GOPer: Rules change would prevent ‘dictatorial’ convention

Jac VerSteeg: GOP devolving into the party of, um, jerks

How Donald Trump can lock up GOP nomination before the convention

GOP official rails over effort aimed at nomination rules

Darryl Paulson: White knight refuses to be dark horse

Darryl Paulson: White knight refuses to be dark horse

For some Marco Rubio supporters, the answer is still ‘Only Marco’ in 2016

Darryl Paulson: Voters don’t understand or like the Electoral College

Darryl Paulson: Voters don’t understand or like the Electoral College

None of Florida’s GOP U.S. Senate candidates ready to commit to attending RNC in Cleveland