Romney Drops Out??? Who becomes the candidate?

Romney did not drop out, despite what a YouTube video says.

Despite all the cynicism and sniping on this site, a serious answer to this question.

Romney is not the Republican candidate until nominated by the convention. If he actually dropped out for some reason before the convention, the convention would nominate another person with the Romney delegates be free to vote for whoever they wish.

But I have no idea what would happen if he dropped out after being nominated. It's never happened but I suspect the Party convention rules cover such an eventuality.

Obviously, this is not going to happen. But hypothetically, if he dropped out before the GOP convention, there would be a floor vote and all the Romney delegates would be free to vote for who ever they want. The winner of that would be the Republican candidate. If after the convention, there would be no Republican candidate. It would be the best chance a right-leaning 3rd party candidate ever had, although that still might not be enough.

Please tell me you don't actually think that video is evidence that he is "dropping out" of the race!

His vice-presidential selection would be next in line.

Romney won't quit until he appoints a successor.

If Mitt leaves before he gives the GOP Establishment

an anointed veep, the Right Wing will demand Rick Santorum.

Ronny

Batman.

obviously a Peoples candidate RON PAUL Chant it at both conventions till they close the doors, RON PAUL, RON PAUL!. it must be all the audience. to work!.

He will not unless assassinated by some Obama goons.

SAVE THE NATION VOTE ROMNEY 2012.

snooki

No such luck.