Donald Trump could already start collecting signatures for an Indy run in TX and NC preemptively as a pawn for a likely contested convention. If he's collected enough signatures for these 2 states when the convention rolls around, the establishment would think twice about forcing such a contested convention.
This is actually a really good idea. It would basically ensure his nomination.
Hopefully some Trump supporter doesn't email this to his campaign manager ... and I'm responsible for ensuring Trump's nomination ...
I'm sure one of the Trumpets here will volunteer, but if not I'll be glad to do so. I'd rather not face Kasich in the general.
Kasich getting the nomination at a brokered convention will badly weaken him, especially if the StormTrumpers riot because Trump didn't get it, which you know they will. And obviously Trump won't endorse him, and will likely run 3rd party against him.