[Magdalen] Trump to back out?

[Roger Stokes]

On 04/08/2016 17:18, Kristin Rollins wrote:
> I was reading speculation this morning that the RNC was looking at the
> possibility that they COULD get rid of him. The wording of the rule
> allow them to fill " all vacancies which may occur by reason of death,
> declination, or otherwise" and the article was suggesting that the "or
> otherwise" might be the wiggle room that could allow it. But, given the
> timelines, and the fact that Trump would be sure to have his lawyers
> after the RNC if they removed him involuntarily (especially if the basis
> for that is as flimsy as "or otherwise"), I suspect there is no
> realistic chance of it happening.

I believe that the GOP is regarded legally as a private organization 
that can choose how to run its affairs without legal interference. That 
said I agree it is unlikely to happen as that would be the equivalent of 
the RNC pressing the self-destruct button.

Roger