That was my point.
Consistent with the Constitution and extra-Constitutional are not necessarily mutually exclusive concepts. But the parties as they are now constituted wield far more power than was ever intended.
BTW, Trump voter pushback has started a civil war inside the RNC: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/apr/16/reince-priebus-blasted-major-breach-trust-top-rnc-/
The money quote: “Mr. Priebus‘ former loyalists say they have reluctantly concluded that forces at the RNC will stop at virtually nothing to keep the door open to the nomination of Ohio Gov. John Kasich at the July convention – or, as some skeptics fear, some “white knight” who moderates claim will have broader voter appeal this fall than either Donald Trump or Ted Cruz, the two top-delegate winners, have shown in most polls so far.”
Seems that under the current rules of order, Preibus can procedurally “close” the convention and “reopen” it under new rules not voted on by the delegates. That is how they are planning to parachute in somebody like Ryan.
Still happy with the party rules?