Do republicans fear a brokered convention?

[User 3]

The Republican presidential race is so unsettled that some party officials are openly talking of a scenario that seemed almost unthinkable until now: the first contested GOP convention in 60 years. The Republicans' last multi-ballot convention was in 1948, when New York Gov. Thomas Dewey prevailed on the third ballot. The last contested Democratic convention was in 1952, when Illinois Gov. Adlai Stevenson won on the third ballot. Both candidates lost the general election.

[wrobert]

The Republican presidential race is so unsettled that some party officials are openly talking of a scenario that seemed almost unthinkable until now: the first contested GOP convention in 60 years. The Republicans' last multi-ballot convention was in 1948, when New York Gov. Thomas Dewey prevailed on the third ballot. The last contested Democratic convention was in 1952, when Illinois Gov. Adlai Stevenson won on the third ballot. Both candidates lost the general election.


The problem of a brokered convention, as I see it, is the ability to unite the party behind a single candidate. Republican leadership realize that the only chance that remains for us at the national level is for a united voice. After just returning from the State annual meeting, there is still a lack of unison among the grassroots. A brokered convention would just further exacerbate the problem.

[30A Skunkape]

The problem of a brokered convention, as I see it, is the ability to unite the party behind a single candidate. Republican leadership realize that the only chance that remains for us at the national level is for a united voice. After just returning from the State annual meeting, there is still a lack of unison among the grassroots. A brokered convention would just further exacerbate the problem.

Or be the proverbial bitter pill that hastens resolution.

[wrobert]

Or be the proverbial bitter pill that hastens resolution.

Not a bad thought. I am slowly starting to come to the conclusion that it is just going to have to hurt if we are ever going to find someone that will stand up and try to do what is needed to fix this country. I just wish I knew what it was that needed to be done and hope that it is not too late.

[BeachSiO2]

Well if we have any more of the McCain-Huckabee teamwork that was exhibited in West Virginia it may be even more brokered after tonight.

[rapunzel]

Anybody else hearing rumors about interesting exit polls in California?

[Tootsie]

Not a bad thought. I am slowly starting to come to the conclusion that it is just going to have to hurt if we are ever going to find someone that will stand up and try to do what is needed to fix this country. I just wish I knew what it was that needed to be done and hope that it is not too late.

obama. :wave:

[jdarg]

Well if we have any more of the McCain-Huckabee teamwork that was exhibited in West Virginia it may be even more brokered after tonight.


Love the puppy! ;-)

[hnooe]

They fear a "broken" convention...

Besides, even in the slight chance of a McCain /Huckabee ticket emerging, it would definitively show all Americans that Republicans this year do not really know what they stand for as a party, or they are still trying to figure it out at this late date. Ronald Reagan must be :rolling:in his grave!

[InletBchDweller]

Well if we have any more of the McCain-Huckabee teamwork that was exhibited in West Virginia it may be even more brokered after tonight.
:angry:

[BeachSiO2]

Love the puppy! ;-)

Thanks! She's a little young to vote but likes me to stay informed. As with all new parents, I am being trained well.

[livingiSoWal]

I love Huckabee but he should have dropped out before super tuesday.