Gov Keating flirted with running for President and decided against it. Rudy and the Governor go back to their days in the Justice Department under Pres Reagan.
My prediction is that Rudy will win OK because of the ties to the State. T Boone Pickens doesn't back losers and he is one of Rudy's primary Texas fundraisers along with Tom Ricks owner of the TX Rangers who BTW are the parent club of the Oklahoma Redhawks AAA team.
Now that I think about it, Rudy is going to be fine in the Red States because they are also pro-military and the WOT as #1. In fact, with T. Boone and Ricks supporting Rudy, I think you are going to see more Bush donors come on board from States like mine and others. Someone like Frank Keating as VP would be great. Cathy Keating would also bring a lot to the ticket. She has so much energy! The two wives would be a real asset!
If Rudy gets the nomination, he has to pick a very Conservative running mate. He also has to have someone he knows and is comfortable with. Keating was a really good governor, has been a friend for a long time and both men know what terrorist bombings are like. What a team!
The "MONEY MEN" is a VERY important aspect, that too few people here even know about; let alone think about.