From what I know of Mr. Hunter so far, that would work for me.
It is only a theory. But whoever the eventual GOP nominee is, it will take a split of the liberals to win the Presidency. I wouldn't be surprised if Giuliani is the straw man as part of a deal to guarantee a Republican victory, even if not for himself. In order for the GOP to win in 2008, they need a reversal of the 1992 and 1996 elections, a split of the Democrat vote.