Haaaate. Haaaate.
That's Clintonista speak.
It's not about hate, it's about a perception of a lack of gravitas, coupled with a rather extreme liberal social viewpoint on the part of Rudy. If Rudy was anti-abortion and not so gung-ho on gay rights issues, I really don't think people would care that much.
Instead, it will just drive that message home. And ya'll are deluded if you think it won't be a factor. The Dems WILL use this against him and beat him up with it if he wins the nomination.
Gravitas is a Latin noun that, as a modern loanword, conveys a sense of substance or depth of personality.
In an ancient Roman context, the word gravitas communicated a sense of dignity, seriousness, and duty.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravitas
I don't think you understand the term gravitas. I also think you way underestimate the class and compassion of Red America.