Bill Kristol Can't Name Compromise Candidate To Replace Trump, Cruz At RNC Convention

There has been a lot of talk coming out of the Republican establishment that Rep. Paul Ryan would be the prefered choice to be the GOP's presidential nominee if there is an open convention in Cleveland. Frankly, I find that idea completely ridiculous because the base would never stand for his appointment. He's mostly respected by the beltway media and to the base, isn't a true conservative since he passed Obama's budget deal when he became Speaker.

Bill Kristol joined the Morning Joe crew on MSNBC today and was asked, point black by Joe Scarborough, who could be the alternative candidates to the two leading candidates if no one has enough delegates going into Cleveland.

Kristol replied that he's, "happy with Ted Cruz, but I'm also open to the notion that the delegates won't select Ted Cruz and then you can get to a compromise candidate, who I don't think will be Paul Ryan, contrary to the media."

Scarborough jumped in and pushed Kristol to name two or three compromise candidates to replace Trump and Cruz at the convention and that's where he stumbled.

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