How do you think the GOP establishment will handle his desire to seek the nomination? That is, if he enters the fray for 2016, do you think they will try to take him out?
(I agree with your assessment of him, BTW.)
Unlike many posters, I don't believe in a singular GOPe. There are individuals and institutions which are part of the GOP side of the political spectrum.
They will act individually. If Rand has momentum many will NOT attempt to "take him out."
He has polled among the best so far. No reason to think he'd falter.
I don't agree with him on some issues, but I like his mind. I expect a Potus to lead me, even when I disagree initially.
Walker, Perry and Rand Paul would probably be my top three right now.