The opposite is true too. When push comes to shove, I seriously doubt that any of the current GOP candidates would endorse Paul should he get the nomination. They’d immediately back a third party or even back Obama given that choice, IMHO.
MR. RUSSERT: No, but you put them in the bill.
REP. PAUL: I put it in because I represent people who are asking for some of their money back. But it doesn't cut any spending to vote against an earmark. And the Congress has the responsibility to spend the money. Why leave the money in the executive branch and let them spend the money?
MR. RUSSERT: Well, that's like, that's like saying you voted for it before you voted against it.
I've always believed that the only way Palin could be talked into a 3rd Party run would be if Paul or Huntsman got the nomination. I also believe that this is exactly what Trump is talking about when he indicates there are scenarios where he might consider it.
Fear not: There is ZERO chance that Paul gets the nomination, so it is a hypothetical not worth losing too much sleep over.