21 Sep Trump team changes obscure GOP rules in hopes of clinching presidential nomination early

Trump’s campaign’s strategic changes to GOP rules across states, like California, Nevada, and Michigan, have positioned him to secure the party’s presidential nomination swiftly. The campaign focused on delegate allocation for each state’s caucus or primary, altering rules to favor Trump, a departure from his disorganized 2016 campaign. The changes, implemented in 30 states and territories since 2019, include shifting from proportional to winner-take-all delegate allocation and awarding delegates based on party-run caucuses. These alterations potentially discourage campaigning and lower voter participation. Despite this, Trump maintains a lead in the GOP nomination race. Critics argue such changes, introduced mid-campaign based on political conditions, are unfair. However, others suggest it’s a common practice, with incumbent presidents often reshaping rules.

Source: Los Angeles Times