“Ricky Ricardo”.
“The dilemma for Reince Priebus, Republican National Committee (RNC) chairman, is stark: If the declared field grows to 18 or 20 candidates, as now looks plausible, how can those numbers be winnowed in a way that seems fair and reasonable rather than arbitrary and undemocratic?”
Brackets. Like the NCAA. Put 4 in each bracket by random selection and whittle it down until you have 2 left. Set the debates up in random states where “Only” registered Republicans can vote for the winner and the candidate to move onto the next round.