The Bush network delivers Texas to Rudy in the Republican primaries.
Rudy takes California, New York, and Florida in the primaries too.
Do the math. That's an uphill battle for any of the other contenders.
The most important part of the math is the primaries for all intents and purposes last a total of 3 weeks.
You can't build momemntum as a surprise candidate in 3 weeks.
"The Bush network delivers Texas to Rudy in the Republican primaries."
Mugger v. Honest Citizen: "Can't we just be friends?"
" " v. Freeper: ........Bang!
" " v. Texan: ..........Bang bang bang bang bang bang click click click
"Hey, Joe Bob--this Eye-talian feller frum Nyoo York City
wants to take away yer guns? Can we count on yer support?"
Bang bang etc.