ChrisDixon
08-21-2012, 08:47 PM
A week before GOP convention, fate of Maine's delegates still unknown
http://www.pressherald.com/news/A-week-before-convention-fate-of-Maines-delegates-still-unknown.html
WASHINGTON – The fate of Maine’s delegation to the Republican National Convention remained unclear Tuesday after delegates loyal to Ron Paul continued to clash with national party leaders intent on presenting a unified front for Mitt Romney at next week’s event.
Mark Willis, one of 20 Maine delegates whose seat at the convention is in question, said he and the others rejected a compromise offered Monday night that would have allowed Paul to maintain some delegates while giving others to Romney. Louisiana’s delegation reportedly agreed to a similar deal on Tuesday, days before most convention-goers are expected to arrive in Tampa.
Willis said talks continued Tuesday but that none of Maine’s pro-Paul delegates or alternates were interested in switching their support. Romney has more than enough support to secure the nomination without Maine’s delegates.
More at the link.
http://www.pressherald.com/news/A-week-before-convention-fate-of-Maines-delegates-still-unknown.html
WASHINGTON – The fate of Maine’s delegation to the Republican National Convention remained unclear Tuesday after delegates loyal to Ron Paul continued to clash with national party leaders intent on presenting a unified front for Mitt Romney at next week’s event.
Mark Willis, one of 20 Maine delegates whose seat at the convention is in question, said he and the others rejected a compromise offered Monday night that would have allowed Paul to maintain some delegates while giving others to Romney. Louisiana’s delegation reportedly agreed to a similar deal on Tuesday, days before most convention-goers are expected to arrive in Tampa.
Willis said talks continued Tuesday but that none of Maine’s pro-Paul delegates or alternates were interested in switching their support. Romney has more than enough support to secure the nomination without Maine’s delegates.
More at the link.