So McMaverick wants to delay the GOP convention...

Adenoid_Hynkel

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Fri Aug-29-08 02:10 AM
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So McMaverick wants to delay the GOP convention...

Is that even possible?
If the GOP doesn't nominate him next week, do they risk ballot status as state deadlines pass?

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DangerousRhythm

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Fri Aug-29-08 02:12 AM
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1. Good question... I don't know how it works

but I'd sure like to find out the answer to your question! This is interesting, indeed.

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Adenoid_Hynkel

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Fri Aug-29-08 02:18 AM
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2. It was an issue in '04 when Bush pushed the GOP back to captalize on the 9/11 anniversary

Several states said it was past the deadline and the GOP had to work overtime to get the legislature's to change the rules.

This would be even later. At some point, the legislatures (many of which we control now) have to say "Too late. You don't make the ballot."

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Skink

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Fri Aug-29-08 02:20 AM
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3. It's not like they rented a football stadium.

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Connonym

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Fri Aug-29-08 02:20 AM
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4. What is his rationale?

he forgot to write a speech?

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RamboLiberal

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Fri Aug-29-08 02:27 AM
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6. Gustav - Partying while people in the Gulf are dying

and homes are being destroyed not gonna look good and will remind viewers of the repuke failure on Katrina.

Bet this time they will overwhelm the gulf states with response.

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MichaelHarris

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Fri Aug-29-08 02:21 AM
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5. He's like

167 years old. They better hurry up and hold that convention somewhere.

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Mojambo

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Fri Aug-29-08 02:32 AM
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7. Having it right after the DNC was supposed to be such a bigger winner for them

That was before Obama laid down a once in a generation speech.

Little panicky.

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eshfemme

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Fri Aug-29-08 02:33 AM
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8. Others have mentioned it but if delayed, McCain'd be speechifying on 9/11

That's basically painting a bull's eye target on him for Biden. I mean c'mon, Biden's the guy who tore apart Mr. 911 Guiliani!

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curious one

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Fri Aug-29-08 03:09 AM
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9. He can't get nature on his side!

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