RP is not the R nominee. He didn’t have any chance of becoming the nominee. As I understand it, many of his delegates a) handed over their badges for the McCain vote, so as not to have to hold their noses and vote for a liberal or b) abstained c) did vote for Palin. d) attempted to build bridges and network with other delegates on issues of common concern.
So even if this story is true (possible, but doubtful), the delegate who handed over his badge was only one of approximately 260 RP delegates and alternates attending the convention.
In other news, the Log Cabin Republicans endorsed John McCain, not Hussein Obama, Barr, Baldwin, or Nader.
Paul had like 40 delegate votes.