MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports that he’s obtained a draft copy of a rule designed to thwart any attempts by the ‘Never Trump’ forces from ousting Trump as nominee:
NEW: We just obtained a GOP rule draft showing plan to Thwart "Never Trump" Forces https://t.co/ujnBJy5qK4 pic.twitter.com/xRWtyrKacD
— Ari Melber MSNBC (@AriMelber) June 30, 2016
Here’s the proposed rule:
It essentially says all of the 2012 rules will apply to the 2016 convention, and any amendment or changes to these rules will only take effect after the convention is over.
Here’s a few responses on Twitter:
What a joke https://t.co/9VBuaqoLDy
— Steve Deace (@SteveDeaceShow) June 30, 2016
That's the spirit. I'm sure Trump rigging the rules is going to do the trick and inspire all that unity he's looking for. Sure.
— Amanda Carpenter (@amandacarpenter) June 30, 2016
They can't help themselves, Amanda, this is just how this party always does business. Trump or not. https://t.co/HpjaQLXTXA
— Steve Deace (@SteveDeaceShow) June 30, 2016