I doubt it. Record fundraising, historical grassroots support, leading in online & straw polls, etc. haven't been able to do it. I think if he gets the nomination they'd only acknowledge the Democrat's nominee and some third-party nominee.
Wouldn't it be great to beat the MSM at their own game ? These fake polls. Even the odds betters in Vegas have Dr. Paul finishing at least 3rd by a comfortable margin.
They will speculate if it is a fluke and cast doubt upon it. Remember the all knowing polls show Ron Paul stagnant in single digits nationally. His campaign has not grown in months.