According to various members of the National Republican Committee, "Rule 40(b) no longer exists."

Back in 2012, as Ron Paul gained serious momentum going into the convention, the GOP had to act fast to ensure their darling Mitt Romney was the eventual nominee, so they changed Rule 40(b) to require that candidate get a majority of delegates in eight states to be able to get on the ballot.

Unbelievable…

Rule 40-B used to require a majority in six states but when Congressman Ron Paul met that goal it was quickly changed to eight …https://t.co/5SD0h14TT4

— Diana West (@diana_west_) March 21, 2016

That was then. This is now, and now they aren't going to play by their own rules, it's been confirmed.

"There is no Rule 40(b)"https://t.co/KeIKIxtjsb

— David M. Drucker (@DavidMDrucker) March 21, 2016

The Washington Examiner has more on this enraging move by party elites: