Article 2 also came into play in 1824 and 1876 and there was not a tie.
I attached the article.
I am not claiming to be a constitutional scholar. I have just been reading many opinions that have been expressed about the purpose/goal of the Trump campaign's strategy. Seems like the odds are slim.
It has also been stated that he may just be doing this to keep his base excited so that contributions keep coming in to help "defray the cost of defending the election" and that if he eventually admits defeat but declares he will run in 4 years it may keep other GOP contenders from entering the race.
Just my 2¢ and you got it for nothin' (which could prove to be its actual value).