[Repeal 16-17]

So there are no rules before the convention. Okay then, I hereby declare myself the Republican Presidential candidate for the Republican Party. No rule against it.

The GOPe has just declared Martial Law.

[Elderberry]

RULE NO. 42 Temporary Rules

Upon the adoption of the report of the Convention Committee on Rules and Order of Business, Rule Nos. 26-42 shall constitute the Standing Rules for this convention and the temporary rules for the next convention.

The 2012 Rules are in force until the 2016 Convention Committee changes them.