Rudy's problem is that he truly is a social liberal, and not even a moderate. And really, that in and of itself might be acceptable if not for the judiciary's hijacking of the cultural/social issues through its transparent leftwing activism.
If not for this, then most of the contentious, hot-button issues would be settled by each state, and they wouldn't carry such national weight they do now. If judges showed a bit of respect for original intent, and/or if Congress and the President were willing to stand up to them and just ignore their outrageous decisions, then the role of the President in the culture war would not be so key.
As it is, however, Congress and the President seem eager to roll over for the SCOTUS, therefore great care must be taken to ensure the nomination of Scalias and Thomases, and does anyone think that Giuliani would do that?
I think Giuliani did earn some points with conservatives for his unflagging support of GOP candidates (especially socially conservative ones)over the last two cycles, and he did do a good job as mayor of NYC in handling crime, cutting taxes, and trying to cut govt excess and reform schools.
But I just don't think that's enough to justify putting into office a guy who would most likely be a champion for the Left on social and cultural issues, even if he were to slay the Hillary Dragon.
Just as Sen Ben Nelson of Nebraska could never win the Democratic nomination, why should we feel so bad if Giuliani can't win the GOP nod? As I said, if it weren't for bad judges wreaking so much havoc, then it might not matter so much; but since they do, it does.
I'm sure Giuliani would make a fine governor or NY or Senator from NY, but a higher office...I'm not so sure.
I'd have to agree. I like Rudy, but he has too much baggage. Don't forget he also traded his wife in on a younger model. That never plays well in Peoria.
If Rudy is truly committed to seeking the White House, I'd recommend he slay the Hildebeast then run on the second slot with a mainstream Middle America candidate.
After eight loyal years of service to Ronald Reagan, conservatives were more than happy to award Daddy Bush with the White House. Remember, he had the image of being an eastern elitist before.
Probably the best candidate in terms of electability is Mitt Romney-- successful businessman, savior of the Salt Lake City Olympics, governor of the most hostile liberal state in the union who helped turn Gay marriage into a national issue rather than rolling over for the court, and stong ties to both the reddest of the red states (Massachusetts) and the bluest of the blue states (Utah).
Yeah, I know, I reversed the colors, but I like the map below better than the lamestream media version.
Rudy had best keep His behind in Noo Yawk. Outside of there He is just another arrogant Damn Yankee.
Us Rednecks seem to hold most of the keys to the Kingdom, best You approach Us respectfully. We are the utmost, worst nightmare, in a liberals life.