I don't understand how Giulani gets up there when he isn't even a conservative. I think there is some group denial about where he stands on the issues.
If the group is in denial, I'd be surprised. They're all knowledgeable right-wing bloggers...
Easy, a lot of the base wants a proven leader in wartime crisis. Period.
None of the others on the list light our fire yet, but there is still time for that and Riudy won't last. Condi might be a great VP candidate.
9/11, WOT, one of the few reliable allies of the administration on this front against the MSM.
That's why.
There is no denial, Rudy ranking up there merely underscores how seriously the base takes the Bush Doctrine and WOT and expects the future nominee to mimic it.
Doesn't mean he'll win the primary. pro-Life vote is strong. Only means they want prospective nominees to mimic Bush and Rudy on this issue.
Most bloggers tend to be more libertarian and less social conservative so they like rudy and dont care as much about his social liberalism/xxx personal life.