>> The problem is some people would make that suggestion SERIOUSLY.
And likewise, some might take the suggestion seriously. I'm curious about the prevailing sense of desperation that's evident in this thread; and, I'm not mentioning this as an affront to anyone. The concern goes three ways: those for a particular candidate, those against, and those who are simply disheartened by the choices.
This thread focuses on Rudy for whom I have a tremendous amount of respect. The candidate many of us long for, however, appears not to be within reach, and as Conservatives/Republicans, we're struggling with the impending cause of acceptance. I'm wondering if we've yet to exhaust our options, and is the apparent momentum expressed in this thread one we're all willing to get behind to ensure a victory for 2008.
"The candidate many of us long for, however, appears not to be within reach,..." I have no idea who this could be given the horizon.
"...is the apparent momentum expressed in this thread..." I don't really see any momentum here more curiousity and anger. Those who are curious are not ruling out Guiliani and some are strong supporters. Those who are angry HATE Guiliani and almost everyone else who has a slight chance. They labor under the misimpression that the entire nation is as conservative as Utah. Much of the anger comes from the frustration of knowing that about all they can do is sling mud and have no viable alternatives to offer.