That's pure bunkum. Running for politcal office and winning elections are hard-boiled human endeavors. Politics isn't for the faint of heart. The catch phrase "11th comandment" was a political slogan invented by California State GOP Chairman Gaylord Parkinson in 1966, and was a theme employed by Reagan in his run for the GOP nomination for Governor against liberal San Franciso Mayor George Christopher.
It was also a rule that Reagan broke during the 1976 GOP campaign for President. Reagan criticized PresFord and attacked his weak economic policy throughout the entire primary season, and even into the GOP Convention. Reagan may have been a gentleman but when the political chips were on the table Reagan was one tough SOB. Ford found out how tough Reagan was in 1976. Reagan almost upset a sitting POTUS. America wasn't quite ready for Reagan in 1976. And I don't think the GOP`s conservative base will ever support the nomination of liberal Rudy Giuliani.
Reagan did the same thing in 1980 with GHWB and the building that he had rented.
I won't slam Rudy, I will say that if one looks at his stated postions vs his actions, the whole thing becomes very clear.
Well said.