[BigSkyFreeper]

I am constantly being told that only Rudy can win and then in the next breath blamed for his possible defeat.

If you want to wander in the political wilderness for another 40 years, be my guest.

[claudiustg]

-—If you want to wander in the political wilderness for another 40 years, be my guest.-—

When the Whigs split over slavery, many just walked away from the Party. One of them was Lincoln, who did not seek reelection. He left politics and went back to private life until a less conflicted Party provided a vehicle for his principles.