Rand probably wouldn’t have much of a chance in that scenario. Paul Ryan might.
Right. But I think Ryan too young. Now in such a situation in 1880, James Garfield took the prize, with some reluctance. The factions were tied and Garfield, who was well regarded by both, gave a brilliant speech, was nominated and elected. It is one of the great what might have beens if he had lived after being shot by a nut after six months in Office.