When the RNC convention Rules Committee reconvened after lunch it seems that a deal that was nearly done, i.e., giving Reince Priebus a drama-free convention in exchange for some concessions in the 2020 primary schedule pushed by Ken Cuccinelli that would have ostensibly benefited Ted Cruz, has completely broken down.

Another update: Still talks happening on sidelines, but #rulescommittee has gaveled back in https://t.co/YeF4sdbZfG pic.twitter.com/VfmUph1Kzb

— Tim Alberta (@TimAlberta) July 14, 2016

This looks like the #DelegatesUnbound group has been determined to capable of little more than minor annoyance and Priebus has, for reasons that I can’t comprehend, decided that he wants to basically break it off in them. One would think that this primary cycle has demonstrated the utter folly of letting non-Republicans have a voice in choosing the Republican nominee.

Being debated inside the #rulescommittee: Whether a registered parliamentarian should be present at RNC general session meetings. (I know.) — Tim Alberta (@TimAlberta) July 14, 2016

This also seems like it carries the subtext of Priebus basically telling #DelegatesUnbound to “bring it on.”