While liberal Republicans in NY state may want Rudy to run, many conservatives are not eager to be told by the Washington establishment to vote for a pro-abortion, twice-divorced gun-grabber like Rudy.
And, I will predict that Rudy is going to lose a lot of votes to a third-party conservative in 2008. Perhaps enough to put Hillary into office. By contrast, I just don't see Hillary having a chance againt George Allen or any principled conservative candidate.
Bush is anti-abortion...right? As far as I know Roe v. Wade is still law of the land. Is abortion the biggest issue in the universe? I guess it is to some of you. It think it's misguided to vote for someone who most likely won't do anyone one way or another about it anyway. National Security and strong leadership. That's what's important to me. Someone who's not afraid to piss off the opposition and doesn't apologize for everything. That's what I want. Guiliani is my guy if he runs. Period.
The make up of SCOTUS will have a lot to do with election '08.
If President Bush gets to replace Stevens and/or Darth-Vader-Ginsberg, then the abortion issue will likely be off the table. If not, then Rudy will NOT be our nominee no matter what.
Agree 100%%%%%%
NO Way I would go for Rudy.
Don't get me wrong, he is a GREAT leader on some issues. Not enough for my President though.
I am observing George Allen. He does not come across as "Strong" though.