I think Rudy G. is serious on the WOT, so think he stands a good chance even in the South. McCain is a poor excuse for a leader as anyone in the GOP. I don't understand why he is even a candidate. The Republicans too often forget that the right wing voters of the party are the key to victory.
I'm sure he is, but he is also serious about gay rights, abortion, gun control, and other things the South will find unacceptable.