[justshutupandtakeit]

4 I would add intelligence and ability to think on their feet.
5 Can appeal to the Common Man.
6 Executive ability seems to be a necessity if our history is considered. It is rare that any one not elected as an executive wins the office.
7 Can appeal to more than conservatives. Reagan is the chief example here.

Right now I see no one able to beat Guiliani given those characteristics. He is not a conservative on all issues but is pre-eminent in regards to the other requirements. And, for the most important issues: economy, War on Terror and Court appointments he will do.

[redgirlinabluestate]

Right now I see no one able to beat Guiliani given those characteristics.

We will need women to vote for us if we are going to win. Many women will vote for Hillary just because she is a woman as crazy as that seems. I don't see Giuliani appealing to those women as much as Romney will. I think we've lost a big chunk of the Hispanic vote. We will need to appeal to many women and the moderate democrats to win. As many voters we can attract with Romney's good looks, personality and Reaganesque manner cannot be underestimated. It works for Arnold in California.

[padre35]

4 I would add intelligence and ability to think on their feet.
5 Can appeal to the Common Man.
6 Executive ability seems to be a necessity if our history is considered. It is rare that any one not elected as an executive wins the office.
7 Can appeal to more than conservatives. Reagan is the chief example here.

Right now I see no one able to beat Guiliani given those characteristics. He is not a conservative on all issues but is pre-eminent in regards to the other requirements. And, for the most important issues: economy, War on Terror and Court appointments he will do.

Two strikes against Rudy off of the start:

1. He cannot carry NY against Hilliary
2. No one trusts him with the base issues God,Guns and Gays.

He also would have a tough time winning South Carolina, Iowa? Maybe. New Hampshire? Yes, I think he would win in NH.