[CedarDave]

They do not have the votes. end of discussion.

Who, the Paul supporters? Other than being noisy they aren't a threat. But the GOP-e wants to make sure the establishment is not challenged again.

[longtermmemmory]

and next time the rules are changed by the victor.

take over the locals
take over the primaries

The leg work is done LONG before the convention.

You don’t go to the convention expecting to “take over” when you have lost the vote count.