So the RNC rules state (#38), that delegates are not "bound". Will Dr. Pauls sucess with delegates win him...?

the nomination? This is an honest question, considering, Dr. Paul has been capturing more then half the delegates in Minnesota, Iowa, Alaska, Massachusetts, Louisana, Washington state, Maine, Virginia, Missouri, Colorado, and Michigan. He's also expected to do the same in Nevada. It seems Dr. Pauls supporters have captured many delegate spots in alot of states and are really making some serious headway

This will explain the rules
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDPK4GCprYA&list=UU1h3bqESVdqkwm123Ce4ZmA&index=1&feature=plcp

This is not some kind rediculous hoax to make anybody else believe Paul will win the nomination, but if this holds true, he does have a MUCH greater chance then I anticipated. If the delegates really arnt 'bound', and most of them have been open paul supporters, doesnt Paul still have a serious chance of winning the nomination considering alot of the delegate numbers on the MSM, are guesses?

This will explain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-O0jgRgo4I&list=UU1h3bqESVdqkwm123Ce4ZmA&index=17&feature=plcp

I can already tell, I will recieve alot of rediculous hate from this question, but history has shown us the Warren Harding, went into the convention with only 6% of the delegates, and walked out with the nomination. So why is that an unnacceptible idea today? Im not saying Paul will win the nomination (as much as I would like him to). Im saying it looks like he has a much better chance, according to the RNC rules about 'bound' delegates, and his supporters taking over state caucuses all over

Thoughts?

A serious answer would be appreciated, not the typical, 'blah blah (insert biased answer here) blah blah'

A good reason why or why not would be nice

2012-05-04T11:25:47Z

@ingsoc: I agree. Thats supposed to be how it works. But rule # 38 states and i quote;

"No delegate, or alternate delegate, shall be bound by any attempt, of any state, or congressional district, to impose the 'unit rule'."

Isnt this grounds for a debate on the convention floor? And does it mean that those who are supposed to vote for Romney and so on, on the first vote, have to vote for him at all? Thats what im curious about

The Libertarian Warrior2012-05-07T14:13:31Z

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Unit Rule - A rule of procedure at a national politcal convention under which a state's entire vote must be cast for the candidate preferred by a majority of the state's delegates.


Read more: http://www.answers.com/topic/unit-rule#ixzz1uDjiAXTG

This being the case, delegates would not be required to vote for the candidate who won by majority vote. This conflicts with state rules with delegates, but it could definently be called into question. I believe this is what Ron Pauls delegates are betting on. If it works, he will probably get the nomination. its going to be one hell of a convention :D

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Derecho2012-05-04T18:31:04Z

I wish it were true*, but I don't see the republican establishment allowing this to happen. They've broken their own rules before.

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ingsoc12012-05-04T18:08:50Z

weather they are bound is state by state not an overarching rule

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