I listen to man on the street things that are done on talk radio.
I'll bet no more than 10% know who Giuliani is.
Besides, a primary is for the benefit of the base. These are the political junkies and they do know who these folks are.
Even with 6 names, it will be easy to figure out for the slowest of the slow. I don't grant Giuliani any edge at all. McCain a bit of one.
Frist's name is on TV all the time. Gingrich is a bigger name than is McCain. Jeb Bush towers over all of them.
"General in the Army" is impressive no matter what name you put behind it.
And politicians are so hated, and the military, currently, is so loved.
Here's a bet:
If it's Giuliani or McCain who win the primaries, I'll buy you a cup of Starbuck's best. If it ain't, then you buy for me.
Deal?
Guiliani is the most recognized Republican who may run.
I will increase my monthly to FR if neither of those two are the nominee. A buck a month, five whatever you like.
This is a no lose for me since the nominee will either be more conservative or FR gets a little more.
Unfortunately for your case though is that I see what happens routinely in Illinois and believe the conservatives across the nation to be the same mindset: Rule or Ruin. The most conservative candidates rip each other apart and so damage the Party that a moderate wins almost every time.