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Originally Posted by bhlloy
That seems really counterproductive and plays right into Trump's hands that the establishment is screwing him, which probably hardens his support, no?
I mean you can tacitly do that behind the scenes without coming out and saying it? Wouldn't that be a lot better?
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Cruz needs Kasich's voters in Indiana, so there has to be some sort of move by Kasich. The rest of the deal is pointless and may even help Trump, as Cruz is deferring in states that allocate proportionally. I wasn't certain Kasich would even visit New Mexico - this will puzzle the voters there.
The math is still very close for Trump. It's likely he will at least have a chance on the first ballot, because more than 100 delegates will be unpledged at that point, and who knows what will be in the 57 loopholers from Pennsylvania. After the first ballot, anything can happen.
Indiana is critical. Even if this move only nets Cruz 3 or 6 delegates (Indiana is district WTA), it's important. If it gets him the 30 at-large delegates, that changes the game a little. Indiana is one of two open primaries remaining.