[no dems]

I read the entire article. A Brokered Convention sounds exciting but this is a concern about a BC if someone, not currently running, gets the nod:

The nominee would have to be able to put together a platform, a fundraising organization, prepare for debates, select a running mate, and hit the campaign trail, all in a manner of weeks.
And the candidate would not be fully vetted. There might be some skeleton in his closet, or his family’s.

The last Dem BC was in 1952 when they nominated Gov. Adlai Stevenson of IL. The last GOP BC was 1940 when they nominated Wendell Wilkie. THEY BOTH LOST.

[RygelXVI]

Re a Brokered Convention:

The one Republican I can think of who everyone likes (sad state of affairs) is Paul Ryan.

Mitch Daniels would also be a good choice, though perhaps not with that 'wow' factor (putting it mildly). The other governor choice is, of course, the 2nd universally popular Republican (I have a bad memory): Scott Walker.