Indeed, in one recent poll, majorities of Republicans who were informed of Giuliani’s views on social issues said that they were either minor issues or no issues at all; only 16% said that they wouldn't vote for him after being informed of these views.
In the online GOP Bloggers poll, Giuliani is consistently one of the few candidates to end up with a net positive acceptability rating. These internet denizens are well-informed, and overwhelmingly self-describe as conservative (78% self-describe as 7 or higher on a 10-scale of conservatism). If these people can support Rudy, anyone can.
http://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/
believe that life is sacred and should not be treated as a commodity. I believe that the institution of marriage needs to be preserved. For now at least, good judges are best way to protect the institution of marriage and move America closer to the day when a debate on the local level can begin again about the value of human life. In order for us to have this debate in state legislatures we must win the next fight over the next Supreme Court vacancy, and if we lose the next presidential election than we will have taken a major step backwards in our quest to replace the current liberal ideology on the highest bench. More than any potential Republican president, Rudy Giuliani will have the easiest time getting strict constructionists confirmed to the Supreme Court and the lower courts.
Think of four scenarios: 1) A Hillary appointment 2) A court battle in which a thinly elected Republican administration that is led by someone who is avidly pro-life faces down a probably Democratic controlled Senate 3) A court battle in which the overwhelmingly elected Republican administration is led by the Bull Moose lover himself, Mr. McCain 4) A court battle in which pro-choice Giuliani, elected and respected by a huge majority of Americans, makes the argument that strict constructionist jurisprudence is needed in the 21st century. He did after all strongly support Justice Roberts, Justice Alito, and he said that he would have made Justice Scalia Chief Justice. As important, Giuliani can actually make a personal case for a specific legal doctrine. The mayor is a former high ranking Justice department attorney who has argued before the Supreme Court.
To reclaim the Senate and Congress, to hold onto the White House, to build a sustainable Republican majority, and to advance conservative principles, we Republicans must unite together and support a candidate who can win the hearts of the vast majority of Americans.
Only when we win hearts can we then win minds.
http://www.redstate.com/blogs/dmeaton/2007/feb/04/achieving_socially_conservative_ideals_through_liberal_means_making_the_case_for_rudy
Will I get berated for questioning as follows?
Are the socons nervous about Rudy because, if he were to win, it would demonstrate that the socons are not as much of the base as they would like to believe?
My nephew used to work for Media Research Center. Said Rudy polls very well in the Bible Belt.
If it's Rudy or McCain I'm voting Constitution Party. Please don't tell me I'm throwing away my vote; I know that.
I have to be able to put my head on the pillow at night.
Four years of Hillary will be very bad, but we WILL survive.
This is the thing about Rudy. The president's views on abortion and homosexuals are much less critical now that the Supreme Court is more balanced. I'm not saying the SCOTUS still can't get crazy, but these issues do belong there and Bush has managed to pull the Court back a little from the brink.
And there is no Republican on the horizon who has the leadership charisma that Rudy has in his little pinkie. Not to mention the willingness and ability to play street ball with the Rats.
I was never enamored of Rudy as a prez candidate, but as time goes on and the field continues to look stupid, I've reevaluated and found that, even though I strongly oppose Rudy's views on social issues, I can vote for him and work for him to get elected. I want someone in the White House with testicular fortitude on national security issues and Rudy's got that.