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Once the first ballot, or vote, has occurred, and no candidate has a majority of the delegates' votes, the convention is then considered brokered; thereafter, the nomination is decided through a process of alternating political horse-trading, and additional re-votes.[1][2][3][4] In this circumstance, all regular delegates (who, previously, were pledged to the candidate who had won their respective state's primary or caucus election) are "released," and are able to switch their allegiance to a different candidate before the next round of balloting. It is hoped that this 'freedom' will result in a re-vote resulting in a clear majority of delegates for one candidate.
Originally posted by Iamonlyhuman
A brokered convention can't be good for anybody and I can't imagine anyone not in the original primary races ever being seriously considered.
Once the first ballot, or vote, has occurred, and no candidate has a majority of the delegates' votes, the convention is then considered brokered; thereafter, the nomination is decided through a process of alternating political horse-trading, and additional re-votes.[1][2][3][4] In this circumstance, all regular delegates (who, previously, were pledged to the candidate who had won their respective state's primary or caucus election) are "released," and are able to switch their allegiance to a different candidate before the next round of balloting. It is hoped that this 'freedom' will result in a re-vote resulting in a clear majority of delegates for one candidate.
Originally posted by Eurisko2012
Sarah Palin is ready for a brokered convention.
She says she has the fire in her belly.
Can she hold up under SuperPac carpetbombing?
- Sarah Palin with Eric Bolling-edit on 17-2-2012 by Eurisko2012 because: (no reason given)
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Palin: 'I Have Got the Fire in My Belly' To Run Again — if Needed
Originally posted by Eurisko2012
reply to post by Still
Sarah says "All bets are off."
I think Ann Coulters head is about to explode!
Originally posted by Eurisko2012
reply to post by drock905
The brokered convention is on the way.
Mitt Romney looked like a complete fool at CPAC.
It's over.
Originally posted by David9176
Eurisko...you crack me up.
I think you are one of the last people on earth that would like to see Sarah Palin President.