Quote:Hard to believe, but its true. As of today, the GOP has no candidate for president on the ballot in Minnesota.


It might be sheer incompetence or it might be a clever ploy by Trump to avoid a Mondale-esque 50 state blow-out by deliberately not appearing on the ballot in at least one state so he can say he didn't lose there.



This is the story

It all started enough with an inquiry as to why Donald Trump's name does not appear on the official Minnesota Sample Ballot
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    Michael Brodkorb @mbrodkorbQuestion to @MNSteveSimon -> Why is Donald Trump not listed on the sample ballot available on the SOS website?7:54 PM - 24 Aug 2016
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2. Michael Brodkorb @mbrodkorbBelow is the process. No concerns with @MNSteveSimon, just curious why #MNGOP hasn't completed task yet ->8:07 PM - 24 Aug 2016
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3.  Michael Brodkorb @mbrodkorbSo, @MNSteveSimon website's provides a great way to get info on candidates - but Trump isn't listed, because #MNGOP hasn't filed info. Wow.8:20 PM - 24 Aug 2016
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4. Michael Brodkorb @mbrodkorbUPDATE: A top #mngop official was completely unaware paperwork had not been submitted to SOS to ensure Trump's name was on the ballot in MN.8:54 PM - 24 Aug 2016Michael Brodkorb @mbrodkorbUPDATE: #MNGOP leadership in meeting NOW to certify presidential electors (elected in May). SOS will be sent Trump info likely tomorrow. Michael Brodkorb @mbrodkorbUPDATE: Total confusion among #MNGOP officials on process for Trump being on MN ballot - absolutely possible they could've missed deadline.9:27 PM - 24 Aug 2016Michael Brodkorb @mbrodkorbMore information on Trump ballot mess in MN -> https://twitter.com/gypsy2100/status/768622048218230784 …9:34 PM - 24 Aug 2016Michael Brodkorb @mbrodkorbQ facing #MNGOP: Why did they wait until the 11th hour to process paperwork to ensure Trump was on the ballot in MN. Holding out for a hero?11:06 PM - 24 Aug 2016

The filing deadline in Minnesota is August 29 (Monday) but it is not clear that the Minnesota GOP will be able to complete the filing requirements in time to meet the deadline. The MN GOP tried an ad hoc fix last night, but it seems like their action is probably not going to pass muster with the MN Secretary of State as it apparently was improper.

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Michael Brodkorb @mbrodkorb
UPDATE: The #MNGOP failed to elect alternate presidential electors - so the state exec committee did it tonight - without clear authority.
12:36 AM - 25 Aug 2016

Quote:Michael Brodkorb @mbrodkorb
UPDATE: The #MNGOP failed to elect alternate presidential electors - so the state exec committee did it tonight - without clear authority.

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Michael Brodkorb @mbrodkorb
So after electing the alternate electors tonight, the #MNGOP will submit Trump/Pence names to SOS office for placement on MN ballot.
12:38 AM - 25 Aug 2016

Quote:Michael Brodkorb @mbrodkorb
So after electing the alternate electors tonight, the #MNGOP will submit Trump/Pence names to SOS office for placement on MN ballot.

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Michael Brodkorb @mbrodkorb
No procedure for #MNGOP state exec to elect/appoint national electors - problem now for #MNGOP in sending Trump's name to SOS for ballot.
12:53 AM - 25 Aug 2016

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[url=https://twitter.com/mbrodkorb]Michael Brodkorb @mbrodkorb
Again: Process for Trump to be on MN ballot. #MNGOP didn't officially elect alternate electors - trouble ahead? Yep.
1:08 AM - 25 Aug 2016

In the end, Trump will probably get on the ballot because a state would be very reluctant to strike a major party candidate from the ballot based on a filing blunder. If the state does allow it, though, you can bet there are people just waiting to sue.

(08-25-2016, 09:41 PM)michaelsean Wrote: As much as I loathe the campaign professionals, you gotta have some people who know what they are doing.

(08-25-2016, 09:41 PM)michaelsean Wrote: As much as I loathe the campaign professionals, you gotta have some people who know what they are doing.

(08-25-2016, 09:35 PM)GMDino Wrote: http://www.redstate.com/streiff/2016/08/25/breaking.-donald-trump-ballot-minnesota/

(08-25-2016, 09:41 PM)michaelsean Wrote: As much as I loathe the campaign professionals, you gotta have some people who know what they are doing.