The legacy media, through its association with the Uniparty, is establishing a new narrative surrounding the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) rules for the upcoming nominating contest and convention.
The question at hand revolves around the potential for the party’s delegates to vote for an alternative candidate if the presumptive nominee, former President Donald Trump, finds himself convicted of a felony.
As Trump faces four criminal indictments, the convergence of legal and political calendars presents a unique challenge, unprecedented in American history.
With fifteen states and American Samoa slated for GOP primaries on Super Tuesday, March 5, questions arise about the RNC rules, which currently lack provisions for such a scenario. The binding nature of delegates, tethered to voting based on primary or caucus results, adds a layer of complexity. The existing RNC rules do not explicitly address this, while the party’s parliamentary nature allows for potential adjustments or rule suspensions at the convention, contingent on a two-thirds majority.
Noted Republican election lawyer Benjamin Ginsberg underscores the unpredictable nature of delegates’ decisions, emphasizing the party’s ability to assert its will in various ways. Despite the challenges of orchestrating last-minute maneuvers, the RNC retains the authority to grant waivers if necessary.
Trump campaign advisor Chris LaCivita emphasized that any attempt to disrupt the established rules would face challenges from the organization. Meanwhile, a contingency section in the party’s rules allows the RNC to grant waivers if compliance becomes impossible and if it serves the party and necessitates action from the RNC executive committee, chaired by Ronna Romney McDaniel.
While the RNC refrained from directly commenting on the possibility of a rule suspension for a nominee in jail, McDaniel has previously affirmed the party’s commitment to supporting the nominee chosen by the voters. But then again, she is a Romney, and her word is not worth a plug nickel in Trump-supporting circles.
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