If Paul’s supporters were to get a declaration of war requirement into the Republican Party platform, preemptive war would indeed be “off the table.” Romney would have to defy the party or flip flop on his current position.
Bah, it's three days in August. If Mittens has this wrapped up he is only placating the fringe of the party for the moment.
Once he gets the nod, delegates and their plank/platform postitions mean squat.