[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

It is a legit means, but would it be smart? No. Not in a year where everyone already feels betrayed.

[catnipman]

“It is a legit means”

Perhaps “legit” under the “rules”, but IF the convention were to pick someone who was not one of the top delegate getters, then that would be the end of the GOP(e), not to mention handing the election to Hillary (as you point out due to the “betrayal factor”).