I'll take character over charisma any day.
Also, how is Rudy going to handle religion in the election? Last I checked, he's an excommunicated Catholic (twice-divorced, pro-abortion.)
I think his credentials-as a Roman Catholic politician-are a lot better than you're willing to concede.
Granted, he's no Sam Brownback or Frank Keating, but he was the most prominent elected official to denounce the reprehensible, bigoted "Sensation" exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum.
He also had a collegial relationship with the late Cardinal John O'Conner, among other high-ranking officals in this city's archdiocese.
Also, how is Rudy going to handle religion in the election? Last I checked, he's an excommunicated Catholic (twice-divorced, pro-abortion.)
Didn't seem to hurt Kerry much. And, as for character, Rudy has far more of it than most other politicians.