News

RNC balks at rules changes, avoids fight before Cleveland

By Al Weaver
Published April 21, 2016 8:16pm ET
Add Washington Examiner on Google
RNC balks at rules changes, avoids fight before Cleveland
The committee followed behind chairman Reince Priebus' repeated calls for no changes ahead of the convention, balking at changes that would make it tougher to nominate a so-called "white knight" at the July convention. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) | Wilfredo Lee

The Republican National Committee’s rules committee adjourned after less than an hour Thursday, deciding against recommending any rules changes ahead of the July convention.

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.

Tag:

2016 Elections Florida Minusextra Reince Priebus Republican National Convention