CLEVELAND – Republicans crafting the rules that will govern the Republican National Convention overwhelmingly rejected a proposal put forth by “Never Trump” Republicans to unbind delegates and move to upset presumptive nominee Donald Trump.
The “conscience clause” amendment, put forth by Colorado delegate Kendal Unruh, would have freed delegates from the results of the primaries and caucuses so that they could revolt against Trump on the convention floor.
Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), a close friend of former candidate Sen. Ted Cruz and critic of Trump, spoke in favor of the “Never Trump” faction. Still, the proposal received little support.
The GOP Rules Committee instead ratified a handful of other proposals that stated delegates will remain bound to the results of the primaries and caucuses.
A strong majority of the 112-member Rules Committee repeatedly voted against the “Never Trump” movement in a big win for the presumptive nominee and the Republican National Committee, who are looking to minimize disturbances caused by the rebel group.
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If you continue to try and reform the GOP, it will continue to roll you.
You must conquer it or move on and replace it.
— Steve Deace (@SteveDeaceShow) July 15, 2016
GOP has decided to mollify Trumpians and ignore the rest of the party. Will be interesting to see how it plays out. https://t.co/PbD9R2oZtY
— Mollie (@MZHemingway) July 15, 2016
Wow, Mike Lee stands to argue that Trump campaign is silencing delegates. “This angst isn’t going to go away bc we paper over it w rules."
— Molly Ball (@mollyesque) July 15, 2016
Let it be noted: Not only is RNC against conscience rights; it even denied a sitting US Senator the right to debate in favor of conscience.
— Quin Hillyer (@QuinHillyer) July 15, 2016
Where most #NeverTrump people I’ve talked to are at: Done trying to save the GOP from itself. #LetItBurn
— Ben Howe (@BenHowe) July 15, 2016
Sounds like Reince's GOP just told conservatives our input isn't welcome, our ideas aren't welcome here. We are men & women without a party.
— Seth Mandel (@SethAMandel) July 15, 2016
Here's why delegates voted down the conscience clause: So much easier. Just let him have it. No one will blame them. Whatever happens.
— John Podhoretz (@jpodhoretz) July 15, 2016
The Republican Party has officially been taken over by the Democratic Party donor class.
— Dan McLaughlin (@baseballcrank) July 15, 2016
To those declaring its demise, #NeverTrump was always about one thing: Never voting for Trump. That doesn't change based on what RNC does.
— Philip Klein (@philipaklein) July 15, 2016
I applaud #FreeTheDelegates for taking a righteous stand. You always win when you do the right thing.
— Steve Deace (@SteveDeaceShow) July 15, 2016
Well GOP. You are all in for Trump now. Have a nice time w that. Starting w your $6m convention sinkhole.
— Amanda Carpenter (@amandacarpenter) July 15, 2016
I for one am damn proud of every Republican willing to stand up and say 'this isn't who we are supposed to be.'
— Rory Cooper (@rorycooper) July 15, 2016
I don’t care if the party is stupid enough to nominate Trump. I STILL will not vote for him.
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