Opposing a ban on partial birth abortion, a position in opposition to 75% of the population, is much more likely to be based on his openly pro-abortion beliefs than a legal view of the federal government power.
"Newt Gingrich, John McCain, Mitt Romney, Sam Brownback, Duncan Hunter and Mike Huckabee are all on record supporting the overturning of Roe. They obviously don't think the issue is quite as nuanced as Rudy."
Well that would be one of the reasons I support Rudy. He was US Attorney for many years and understands the law in a nuanced fashion.
"Opposing a ban on partial birth abortion, a position in opposition to 75% of the population, is much more likely to be based on his openly pro-abortion beliefs than a legal view of the federal government power."
Well then find me a quote that says so. Otherwise either interpretation is equally plausible. I would go so far as to say that my interpretation is more consistent with what we've seen from him. Look at the quotes on him on this issue. He seems reluctant to say he's pro-choice at best. While on the other hand he is rather passionate about his stance on strict construction and the qualities of Alito, Roberts and Scalia.