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I saw something that said all Trump has to do it win 60% of the delegates left to get to the magical number of 1,237. With many large states being winner take all ( See the below link ) he should be able to do it.
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2016/president/republican_delegate_count.html
Cruz needs to win 86% of the rest of the delegates. Very unlikely.
With Rubio out, and some of his best states in the North East left, Trump should be able to get the 1,237 delegates number.
But suppose Trump comes up just short. I highly doubt the Republican power brokers would go against the will of the people who voted, and even if they did, Trump would go independent, essentially electing Hillary Clinton, who is public enemy#1. This is a nuclear option that will not happen. My guess is some " deals will be made " and Trump wins the nomination.
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2016/president/republican_delegate_count.html
Cruz needs to win 86% of the rest of the delegates. Very unlikely.
With Rubio out, and some of his best states in the North East left, Trump should be able to get the 1,237 delegates number.
But suppose Trump comes up just short. I highly doubt the Republican power brokers would go against the will of the people who voted, and even if they did, Trump would go independent, essentially electing Hillary Clinton, who is public enemy#1. This is a nuclear option that will not happen. My guess is some " deals will be made " and Trump wins the nomination.