Perry and others are now starting to realize that if the first ballot of the Republican convention does not select a nominee, the field is wide open, and *anybody* can be nominated and selected as the candidate “by acclaim”.
And that person is almost certain to be a strong conservative, because 60-70% of the delegates are conservatives, actually somewhat more conservative than Republicans at large, registered Republicans nationwide.
Perry will almost certainly be one of the dark horses nominated. So will Sarah Palin, and a bunch of others. If they don’t want to be nominated, they will have to turn the offer down. No more pussyfooting around.
The funny part is that while the media would prefer to ignore the Republican convention, they are going to have to pay attention to it, even if only as a desperate attempt to smear Republicans.
“Perry and others are now starting to realize that if the first ballot of the Republican convention does not select a nominee, the field is wide open, and *anybody* can be nominated and selected as the candidate “by acclaim”.”
I am planning on voting for Newt at this point, and I like Santorum, but I like your scenario best of all.
Stranger things have happened.