"only 16% said that they wouldn't vote for him after being informed of these views."
And since the Republican candidate always wins in the general election by a margin much greater than 16% it doesn't matter.
I guess that was sarcasm, because of course the Republican candidate doesn't always win by 16%. If only...
But given that Reagan Democrats and moderates voted Republican, I think it's entirely likely this time around again.
Those Democrats liked Reagan's fiscal conservatism. When it comes to fiscal conservatism, Rudy gets glowing marks from quite a few conservative reporters and news organizations.
Reagan Democrats explained:
http://www.answers.com/topic/reagan-democrat