[Blackirish]

As time moves on Rudy looking tougher to beat.

[Lunatic Fringe]

Wayyy too early to think these are going to be the two guys to beat.

McCain is obviously not in favor with the majority of the GOP, and Giuliani is another Rockefeller Republican. Every time the GOP has fielded a "moderate" candidate for President, we get our asses handed to us.

[Maynerd]

Rudy is suboptimal on social issues. However, he is a proven leader, deadly serious on the WOT, and doesn't have McCain's toxic prima donna personality. I'd vote for Rudy anyday over McCaniac.

[Smokin' Joe]

Hillary vs Ted Kennedy to me. How about a Conservative candidate?

[kenth]

in a field of Rudy Giuliani, John McCain and Jeb Bush

There's no irony to be had. When the only choice is amongst these three, it's not surprising that Giuliani comes out ahead. One of them has to.

[Mogollon]

Guiliani=McCain=Toast

[JoeSixPack1]

We need another tailor in the WH.
To run things, not sew.

[davidwendell]

Giuliani on the Republican ticket means I will vote third party (as well as all of my family and most of my friends). We simply don't do pro-abortion candidates.

[SE Mom]

I long ago gave up on McCain- now I will work against him in primary season. Rudy will have a tough time with a lot of conservatives- but he's miles ahead of McCain in my book. Although I've not heard his take on illegal immigrants yet- he has proven leadership abilities- and he's strong on the WOT.

I'm not one to throw the baby out with the bathwater- I'll support Rudy if it comes to him.

[alpha-8-25-02]

A GIULINAI AND PENCE TICKET!

[hermgem]

McCain abused his chance with his campaign reform law.
He blew it astronomically and now simply keeps quiet about it.
His reform act turned into a huge bust which Dem's exploited to the hilt.
One too many, a second one: none ever again.
McCain is through, problem is he has yet to accept it but sooner or later will have to realize facts.

[Liberty Valance]

[RobFromGa]

It depends on a few things in my book:
1. How many more SCOTUS justices does Bush get to appoint? If Stevens and Ginsburg both retire in the next two years, then the next Prez is less important on the social issues.

2. How is the War against the Radical Islamic moonbats coming along in Summer 2008-- do we need someone with Rudy's leadership capabilities and world respect in this field? Or are we in a safer position?

3. Who are the Dems running and which one of these is the bigger lock to beat her (or him).

4. What are the other GOP candidates still standing, and what chance do they have to beat the Dem.

[Bommer]

Hey how about this: Neither! Had it with RINO's, especially in the White House!

[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

If the RNC jams either down our throats, I will write in Mickey Mouse.

[hosepipe]

[ Michael Kinsley's column today gets into the great irony of the (potential) Giuliani vs. McCain battle in the GOP primaries in 2008: ]

If you can make it(politically) in New York, you DON'T understand Marx and Lenin..

"How do you tell a Socialist:- It's someone who reads Marx and Lenin. And how do you tell an Anti-Socialist someone who understands Marx and Lenin" -Ronald Reagan

[bmwcyle]

We let liberals tell us who is running?

[Sabramerican]

We can all go down to the basement and attempt to build the perfect Republican candidate.

Or we can choose between the only two Republicans, McCain and Giuliani, who can win in 2008. One of whom, Giuliani, may be exactly what the times require.

Or we can anticipate all the fun we will have on FreeRepublic post the 2008 election complaining about the Democrat President.

[joebuck]

Rudy doesn't have the "kook" factor to deal with like John "It was the strawberrys, I tell ya" McCain.

[Justice]

[Coldwater Creek]

Tougher by whom to beat! Neither one is going to be the nominee!!!!!