The John Batchelor Show

VIDEO: Acela Primary

April 27, 2016

Tuesday  26 April 2016   / Hour 1, Block C: James Taranto, Wall Street Journal editorial board & Best of the Web; in re:  Sanders has Rhode Island, strength is in New England; the whole Northeast is Trump’s – 50s and 60s.  A good night for Trump and Clinton. Does Mrs Clinton want Sanders to stay in? I think not. LK: Trump is in the 60s – in all cases he handily beat his own polling expectations.   The big question will be Indiana next week, and then California (separate contest in each Congr district).  I’m the son, grandson and great-grandson of Hoosiers; I love Indiana; what I learn from my family is, don't get ahead of anything.   Kasich cant win less they change Rule 40B?  No – anyone’s name can be put in any time between ballots. And if a candidate gets  a majority any time, with or without name being officially nominated. Eight-state rule: has no effect on nomination.   They always change the rules of the convention. Trump’s VP? He says he needs a pro.  . . . Ohio?  Delegates are bound only on first ballot, or maybe up till third, depending on state. If Trump goes in with a narrow lead and bound delegates who aren't loyal, a VP could be forced on him.    Wild card: how many Dems and independents does Trump bring in Sanders voters? I’m not convinced Trump is a loser, although I’ve been skeptical.  Clinton gets one-third of white male vote.