I’m not sure telling potential supporters that you’re old and may not be able to hold up through a long primary, much less a general election, is a good electoral strategy.

“I’m not looking forward to anything being long and protracted. So I hope it ends rather quickly and we do real well in the beginning of the year,” Paul said after reporters questioned his ability to go long in a possible fight.

“The [Paul] organization is fantastic. The question is: am I going to hold up if I keep doing all this,” Paul said.

A quick reminder that a “long” primary would probably put us somewhere into next spring. If he becomes the nominee, Paul would have to campaign effectively non-stop until November. So if he can’t hold up through spring, why would he hold up through fall?