Ahead of conventions, delegates face turmoil

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In the Republican primaries, around 16 million voted against Donald Trump. They voted for a republic, for a nation that stands upon the rule of law, the Constitution and inalienable rights. Since 1854, Republicans have stood against the mob and its demagogues. GOP delegates must choose: Do they nominate someone without a shred of public service experience, who revels in demagoguery and has a strong chance of losing the general election? Or do they nominate a truly Republican candidate with experience in public service and a good chance of winning in November? I taught my 4-year-old that we pledge allegiance to the flag of the USA and to the republic for which it stands. Next week, the question still stands for the 2,472 GOP delegates in Cleveland: Will they pledge allegiance to the mob or to the republic? Katherine Lenotre San Antonio

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The Republican Party is not going to win another election until it purges Donald Trump from itself, and gets on board with immigration reform, religious liberty for all Americans and a far less interventionist foreign policy.

Until then, it is too dangerous to have a Republican president, no matter how bad a job the Democrats may continue to do. Anthony Davis

I'm a registered Independant and I'll vote for Trump over Hillary. I believe that with his business experience Trump will get things done to help our country. He seems energetic and positive. Joe Richards

The Republicans’ identity seems to be pretty clear. Many don’t like Trump and they realize how dangerous and ill-suited he is, but he has an “R” after his name so they’ll vote for him. Because being a follower is the most important part of being a Republican. Mary Andrews