The "conventional, conservative wisdom" right now seems to be that Rudy is going to have a very difficult time in the primaries, especially in the southern states. But I predict that Rudy is gonna turn things upside down in the pre-primary DEBATES. This is where he can really shine.
Of course, the other candidates will attack Rudy, most notably on his prior positions on abortion and gun control (though at this point it's not entirely clear as to how he will define himself on those issues as a presidential contender). And I'll bet Rudy not only deflects their jabs with ease, but lands some punches of his own.
Rudy in 2008 is going to be like the New York Mets in 1969. They absolutely couldn't win, right?
- John
I don't care if he changes his position on those issues or not, if he really cared about being on the right side of those issues he would not have supported the wrong side ever since he has been in public life. He can say he now opposes abortion and supports the 2nd Amendment all he wants, but we all know what his real beliefs are on those issues and that his heart would not be in supporting gun rights or in protecting life of unborn humans. Therefore he would have no personal commitment to eliminating or reducing either gun control or abortion, and the liberals would end up having their way on both issues.
You forget rudy's numerous affairs and personal life which reads like a triple x novel. That won't fly well.
Also remember rudy is short and bald. A 5'4 short balding rudy will look silly next to a 6'4 allen.