Karl Rove went and met with Guiliani early on this year which means one thing: this is the guy they are going to promote. Bush won't go out on a limb for McCain, and there isn't anyone else out there to fight the war on terror that Bush could feel comfortable handing the sword to after he leaves. It's got to be a hawk and Guiliani will be that guy. The moral issues are frankly ones that the gov't has been TOO much involved in and should be ratcheted back down to the states levels. And he'll get the New York vote, even over Hillary and that's a whole lot of electoral votes.
If Rudy runs, he'd be the favorite to win the New Hampshire Primary.
He would be a lock for most if not all of the Northeast states. I would think he would do well in the large Midwest states also.
He'd be the favorite for California.
Most importantly, he's supporting Republican candidates all over the country this year and making LOTS of friends.
I think Rudy is the favorite to win the nomination if he runs. I don't see anyone out there at this point who could beat him.
BUT, as a poster said, it's still early.
Thing is Rudy actually believes he is that popular (snicker), another indication he is pathetically in denial.
Go ahead Rudy---throw your hat into the ring. You gonna be blown out of the water so fast, you won't know what hitcha, Your Honor.