I think it's more likely Rand PAUL FOR vp or some other post in exchange for Paul support , setting up the kid for a run in 8 years. If Romney pulls it off or 4 if he doesn't.
Ron Paul knows it's not all about Ron Paul- it's about the movement, the revolution to a less powerful federal govt.
And he is well aware and capitalizing support that that sentiment is gaining.

Ron Paul the GOP is not going to back a 76 year old guy and think he's re-electable at 80 and he's throwing the GOP "clan" to the woodshed. Paul is doing the groundwork to gain a foothold in the GOP for years hence.