Rudy's problem with running for president is his personal life - two divorces (the second one was extremely public and nasty - he had moved his mistress into the Mayor's Mansion before his divorce had finalized). Red State America might be willing to overlook one divorce (Ronaldus Magnus comes to mind), but Rudy's situation is a whole different ballgame.
Agreed, 100%, speaking as a transplanted (to Canada) Red State Rep (Colorado) who has been through hell and back, but still is committed to making my marriage work.
Politics is tough, but just try having your whole country torn away from you, and then have to live with Canadians b*tching about the U.S. day in and day out.
Suffice it to say, there are challenges in any marriage, and you have GOT to try to make it work, no matter how bleak it seems.
And yes, one divorce, okay, maybe... but two?
You're right, Inspectorette. :)