See i think its the exact opposite. Maybe im crazy lol based on my theory. But based on the polls Trump is the only candidate that can reach the delegates needed to win the nomination. By having Kasich stay in the race and if he can win a few states like Ohio, Michigan ect. It gives the party the best shot at brokered convention.
A brokered convention would IMO most likely lead to a Rubio nomination which would probably also give Kasich the VP spot.
The VP spot may have already been offered by Rubio to Kasich but the plan is to stop Trump from getting the 1,250 delegates he needs. A winner take all state like Ohio would go a long way in making it a brokered convention. I think the establishment knows thats the only real way to stop Trump. Have Kasich stay in and win Ohio winner take all, Hope and Pray Rubio wins Floridas 100 delegates winner take all and hope Cruz steals some states from Trump in the south on Super Tuesday.
Because I don't see a path to the nomination for anyone besides Trump unless theres a brokered convention. Is it still a LONG LONG shot? YES, but i think the establishment realizes this LONG shot is their only shot to stop Trump.
Thats just my theory.
Interesting theory. But if the GOP does something like that, why wouldn't a vindictive Trump organize a third party bid (even through a write-in campaign) and ensure GOP loses? Besides, if Kasich really wanted the VP spot, he has as good chance of an offer from Trump, as much as from Rubio! If Trump is the nominee, he will need all the establishment credibility and governing experience as h
In spite of all the media hype, I do think that only Trump or Kasich can realistically win the nomination - that is Kasich's rationale for staying in. Call me crazy but, unless the establishment actually forces Kasich out, I see Trump and Kasich battling it out, post- March 15, with Cruz potentially hanging around, as a spoiler.
