So, what are the odds that Ron Paul will snake the nomination from Rmoney this week?

[Blue State Bandit]

Not that I care either way, but considering the trajectory of the Rmoney campaign in recent weeks, and the swallowed pride evident in the wide, yet shallow support he garners from the vast majority of the Republican electorate, and the quasi-considerable presence of Paulite delegates scattered about the floor, I just can't shake that gnawing feeling that if a floor fight breaks out they will be positioned for a hostile take over of the process.

Thought's, idea's, suggestions for floor fight snacking?

[TrogL]

1. None. Rmoney already has the numbers. Ron Paul merely wants enough to make a speech

[Blue State Bandit]

6. And if the Huckster defends Akin from the podium?

I just think it's an interesting diametric. 704 delegates not committed to Rmoney, and if he loses any one of the many divergent bases, (i.e. the bigots, birthers, social cons, fiscal cons, neo-cons, un-convicted cons...) it could turn the tide.

I know it's a long shot, but I just can't shake the idea that he will piss someone off and set the place on political fire.

[ChoppinBroccoli]

15. Ron Paul WAS Entitled To Make A Speech At The Convention............

............but since we're talking about Republicans, and to them, the rules only apply when it's convenient, they cancelled Uncle Ron's invite to the Convention.

I got the above information from my friend who is a Paulbot. Thanks to that little maneuver, he has now sworn to never vote for another Republican as long as he lives. That Rmoney campaign is making friends and winning fans wherever it goes.

[onehandle]

2. If Paul shows up in a sheet, he'll get it instantly. nt

[Angry Dragon]

3. zero

[nolabear]

4. Nah, but he might stir up some fun.

Those supporters are pretty wild and dedicated. One can only hope they have their pitchforks and torches handy.

[2pooped2pop]

5. none

I think he has already agreed to kiss RP's ass royally during the convention in exchange for those votes.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

7. About the same as Romney winning the election. Zip.

[Blue State Bandit]

8. Like. That. Answer.

[FSogol]

10. +1

[Brother Buzz]

9. Nada, zip, zilch, the big goose egg and Ron Paul knows it

Nevertheless, they wield enough clout to let their message be heard - I understand Ron Paul will pontificate via video at the convention, but they receive no concessions.

[longship]

11. Zero. No rec for you. nt

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[cherokeeprogressive]

12. Less. Than. Zero.

[Segami]

13. Zero.

[librechik]

14. what makes you think Cheney won't grab it? It's just as likely...

The Repubs are rudderless. I'm sure they don't want to change any decisions they've already made, though, as bad as they are. They don't like change, remember?

Ron Paul just isn't popular enough among Repubs to change anything. Independents like him, but they aren't all Repubs.

[pokerfan]

16. about one out of a million

[SoCalMusicLover]

17. Drugs?

Nice way to start the weekend.

Ron Paul?

[left on green only]

18. OK........What if

on the floor they get into a huge 2nd amendment circle jerk and the last one that remains standing nominates their right wing folk hero, Adolph Hitler. Then Rand Paul (aka Curly) can step up to the podium and accept the nomination for him, posthumously.

That would float my boat.