90 percent of GOP insiders predict a contested convention

A contested Republican convention is possible.
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By robbing Donald Trump of a victory in Wisconsin on Tuesday, Ted Cruz increased the odds of a contested Republican convention. If you ask GOP insiders, though, they'll tell you the contested convention is pretty much a done deal — 90 percent of the experts who spoke with Politico said neither Ted Cruz nor Donald Trump will lock the delegates needed to take the nomination.

Only a month ago, just half of the same insiders group said there would be a contested convention, but Cruz has since shown resilience in states like Wisconsin, North Dakota, Colorado, and Wyoming.

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Jeva Lange

Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.