If these were the only choices I would have to choose Giuliani in a heart beat as he is the only one among them who seems to actually "get it" on the most pressing issue today, national security.
Agreed.
Rudy is much more liberal than I am, but I would enthusiastically support him. He is a leader and, as you write, he "gets it" on the War on Terror.
Dr Rice has never stood for office. Starting with the Presidency is rather a tall order. Yeah, Ike (my cousin) pulled it off rather well, but he did have rather impressive credentials and a more homgeneous country to lead.
McCain? He's too crazy.
Gingrich also "gets it" and is the most articulate of all the front runners. Unfortunately, the press would dredge up his past like they never did to Bill Clinton. I think Independents are still heavily influenced by the MSM and Hillary the Hag would then win by a small margin. That would be the blackest day I could imagine for the country. Comparable to the fall of Saigon in '75.
Bingo!
Yup, I agree. I would support Rudy wholeheartedly, especially if GWB gets to appoint another conservative to the Supreme Court (after Alito).