First, the Republican party is not in a position to nominate a pro-choice candidate. Splitting the vote of the reliable Christian constituency is untenable for them. The GOP barely won the White House in 2004 with most of the pro-life voters, and you think they can win without them?
Second, NYC was ready to run Rudy out of the city on September 10, 2001. He was going to official mayoral functions WITH A DATE. His wife still lived in Gracie Mansion, and he was taking his girlfriend to official functions. Let me say that again - he was openly dating while still married. OK, Republican primary voters, is this your values candidate? He would be crushed in the general election on this single point. At least Clinton tried to hide his infidelity. Guiliani flaunted it.
Third, his candidacy is based on his heroic leadership after 9-11. Let's be honest, his leadership looks great compared to W's leadership at that time. Rudy was out front talking to the people, and W was telling Americans to go shopping. Cheney was in hiding. Colin Powell was on the outs. Not too tough for Rudy to look good in comparison.Fourth, his competition for the nomination is flat out better. All you people counting out McCain, just remember that Kerry was in the same spot in 2003, and McCain has more going for him.
Now I am not endorsing or rejecting anyone personally at this point in the process. I am sticking to my open-minded policy for the sake of my daughter. I want her to see all the candidates and decide who could best lead the country. But, let's be real, Guiliani has no chance. No chance.
JS
Post Script: I have to give him credit for one thing: in the SC debate, he was asked to define the difference between the Sunnis and the Shiites. He nailed the answer cold. That's certainly a forgotten moment now, but had he missed it, his campaign would be over already. Congratulations. I hope everyone on the stage could have also answered the question, but we'll never know now...
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