I like the idea. Frankly I don't think it will make life any easier for Ron Paul. I think Obama would benefit greatly, as would McCain.
Paul's only shot is actually based on the current system. He can only win if Republicans are heavily divided on the other candidates. If McCain, Giuliani, Romney, and Thompson each get less than 20% of the vote, Paul could squeak by with just over 20. This of course would anger a lot of Republicans and Paul would be punished in the general election.

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"Man lives in the sunlit world of that which he believes to be reality. But unseen by most is an underworld, a place that is just as real... but not as brightly lit... A DARK SIDE!"
-opening from Tales From the Darkside