Can You Win Nomination If Party Opposes You?

Ryan Lizza: “The historic nature of a Trump victory can hardly be overstated. He could very well stand at a lectern in Cleveland at the Republican National Convention, in July, accepting the nomination of a party whose top elected officials—governors, congressmen, and senators—have either refused to support him or actively opposed his nomination. Yes, there are some cracks. This week, two House members endorsed Trump, and other elected officials will surely jump aboard, especially those representing Trump strongholds.”

“But Trump represents such a radical break with the Republican consensus on important issues that a significant segment of the Party will never back him.”