“But Paul’s retreat to Lake Jackson, where the former obstetrician is still likely to be spotted cycling down Oyster Creek Drive, may feed skepticism about whether he is really playing to win the nomination or just getting exposure for libertarian ideas.”
They’re asking the right question, but wrong in their conclusions. The Paul camp is interested in winning the nomination if they can. But that’s not the ultimate objective. They have a much bigger fish in mind.
(Full disclosure: I’m a supporter of the Paul faction.)
So what's the "ultimate objective"?