If Romney gets close to 1144 but not quite there, look for a potential deal with Ron Paul...assuming that Romney's and Paul's delegates add up to over 1144. Paul hasn't spent that much time attacking Romney in the debates, so I assume that their relationship isn't toxic.
Paul could pledge his delegates to Romney to push Romney over the top. Here are some possible things Ron Paul can ask for return: deep spending cuts that lead to a balanced budget; the restoration of
civil liberties; a commitment to reclaim the legislative branch's right
to declare war, which it abdicated to the executive branch in recent
decades; and reforms that shore up the U.S. monetary system, such an
audit of the Federal Reserve or competing-currency legislation.
Paul
might also be enticed by the prospect of serving as a presidential
adviser, a Cabinet position for someone in his orbit or 'perhaps a vice
presidency.' Not for himself, but rather his son (how thoughtful). Rand Paul, the junior
senator from Kentucky and a Tea Party icon, is expected to launch his
own White House bid in 2016. Being on the ticket now - or even being
mentioned for it - would be a helpful step.
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