[Txsleuth]

Since Rudy is more of a Schwarzegger Republican..he just might be able to take California.

I know that there are a LOT of freepers that wouldn't like him because of his social liberalness...but, I am thinking that any social change will have to come from the Congress.

Pres. Bush has been very conservative re: abortion, embryonic stem cell research and gay marriage..and the only really GOOD work has been done at the state level..where states are voting against gay marriage.

The abortion issue always ends up in the SCOTUS..and the ESC research may end up there also.

[onyx]

I will be voting for a CIC in the genral election and that includes John McCain if he's our nominee. My issues are National Security --- terrorism & our military --- and appointments to the federal bench, including SCOTUS. Rudy admires Justices Scalia and Thomas, so I would expect him to nominate persons who adhere to our Consitution.

I have no favorite at this juncture and think it's necessary to hear all of our candidates debate --- see who can articulate, persuade and catch fire. Hillary must be defeated.