Calling the Republican primary system "rigged" may seem counterproductive. Yet Trump's foot-stomping ahead of Tuesday's primaries in Delaware, Pennsylvania and three other states is a rallying cry to boost voter turnout and an appeal to voters who feel disenfranchised.
The "rigged" system also is a convenient scapegoat for Trump, taking the blame for any future losses instead of his outmaneuvered campaign.
Today, Trump told supporters at the Delaware State Fairgrounds that a big turnout in Tuesday's primary would help foil the party "bosses" he maintains are against him. A senior aide dismisses the idea that Trump's rhetoric makes it more difficult to build bridges with Republican leaders.
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