Topic: Rnc Rule 9

Rule Nine of the 2012 Republican National Committee rulebook outlines the process for filling vacancies in the event of a candidate's death or withdrawal. The rule empowers the RNC to name a replacement without reconvening a full national convention. Speculation is offered that figures like Jeb Bush could be positioned as alternatives under these specific administrative rules.

The Republican National Convention is accused of manipulating rules to prevent the formal nomination of Ron Paul from the floor. Specifically, the requirement for nominating a candidate was reportedly raised from five states to eight states during the event. Additionally, a CNN interview between Wolf Blitzer and Rand Paul experienced a mysterious seven-second audio dropout just as the discussion turned to the legality of the RNC's treatment of the elder Paul.