Let's get back on subject, if we can. The rules were changed in 2012, that anyone eligible for the nomination would have to have the majority of votes in eight states. It can be changed again in 2016 to make it easier to be eligible.

I looked, but couldn't find out how many states were winner take all states. Given the amount of money some of the long shots have, it appears nobody will have enough delegates to win on the first ballot. I think that there will have to be a deal between the people left in the field. The vice president will probably come from the field. I think the best combination to run against Hillary will be Bush/Walker.