“The Battle for the Republican Nomination: Is It Really Over?

The Republican Presidential Nominating Fight is far from being over, despite the fact that Donald Trump has secured the party’s nomination. Although the primary season wrapped up with Trump clinching the nomination, the Republican Party still has several steps to take before the election in November. First, Republican delegates have to vote on a set of official party rules at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. This event is typically used to reinvigorate party unity and to ensure that the party platform, candidate positions, and policy positions remain intact. However, with Trump securing the nomination, some Republicans have expressed doubts over the convention’s success in achieving party unity. Allegiance to the presumptive nominee appears to be fractured, leading to the prospect of a contested convention as delegates may refuse to vote in favor of Trump. Second, the Republican Party will need to agree on a set of candidates to fill the remaining spots on the national ticket. With Trump assuming the top position, the party will have to consider who should fill the other positions of Vice President, Senate and House of Representatives candidates. This will likely be a difficult task if delegates vote for two different candidates at the convention and party leaders must decide between them. Third and finally, the Republican Party will need to devise a strategy to win over voters in key battleground states. The primary vote is no guarantee that the general election will be a success, and the Party will need to focus on areas that could change the tide of the election. This includes outreach to independent and minority voters, as well as traditional Republican voters. In conclusion, although Donald Trump has secured the Republican Presidential Nomination, the fight is not over. The Republican Party must now enter a period of unity, voting, and strategy building in order to ensure success in the upcoming election.