I think that Rudy and Mitt are too liberal, but the republican nominee would beat Obama. Here are some of Obama's 2005 ratings from some famous interest groups: NARAL, 100%; NAACP, 100%; NEA, 100%; NOW, 100%; Americans for Democratic Action, 100%; AFL-CIO, 92%; U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 39%; American Conservative Union, 8%; and Gun Owners of America, 0%. His liberal votes would help him win many primaries, but he's too liberal for the majority of American voters.
Now doubt, Obama is full blown Marxist. However, Obama does not sound like a Moveon.org moonbat. He is articule and intelligent. The media will no doubt try to portray him as a moderate or even conservative RAT. Already, the media is painting Obama's image as Mr Clean, while somehow ignoring his ties to Tony Renzo.