Considering that a President is still elected by the Electoral College and that McCain or Giuliani will win States that are a must for any Democrat, they still win.
Giuliani can chip away on many Democrat issues. He can do so because he runs under a cloak of proven competence- someone who can fix problems.
And on a side note, as you keep on mentioning marriage, can you point me to any reference where either McCain or Giuliani support gay marriage?
My point is, why pin our hopes to such a long-shot, unlikely outcome, when running a candidate who is strong on moral values assures at least a solid 18-20% of voters? Why take the risk?
Giuliani can chip away on many Democrat issues.
If running on Democrat issues is vital for Giuliani, he is in the wrong party.
And on a side note, as you keep on mentioning marriage, can you point me to any reference where either McCain or Giuliani support gay marriage?
Both McCain and Giuliani oppose the Federal Marriage Amendment and Giuliani in particular is well-known as someone who standing squarely on the side of the gay agenda.