Gingrich: Paul Will Never Be Republican Nominee

I read recently that Gingrich stated that Ron Paul will never be the Republican nominee for President. This is something that most people already know, but it was interesting to hear it in such brute terms.

One wonders, though, what would happen if Paul wins Iowa. He is currently polling at 24%, with Romney at 20%, and Gingrich at a surprising 13%. If Paul did win Iowa, pundits speculate that it will make the road to victory for Romney much easier. It will knock out Gingrich, and help stabilize the conservative trinity of Santorum, Perry, and Bachmann. 

Still, though, what will the Party do about Paul? Everyone knows deep down that he can cause big problems, namely by running as an Independent, and siphoning off huge blocs of votes from the eventual Republican nominee. I wonder if there may be negotiations between Paul and the RNC, offering to give him more of a role in the government.