pardon my limited analogy to cellular biology, but if the "sides" of the political parties continue to polarize, much like mitosis, or some such biological event describing the division and creation of new cells, so, possibly may be the development of a third and centrist party, made up of reasonable and intelligent politicians who might possibly want to accomplish something in their life time other than broker power or stand staunchly on a cause while the rest of us burn. Look in to the future and see the possibility.
And, I'm not sure Ron Paul would comply well with the political requirements of the CPAC group. That was truly scary to watch...