[hsalaw]

. . . there is another thing that unties Republicans even more than social issues, it is a strong leader.

I don't think it "unties" us, exactly. Perhaps he meant it "unites" us, as any strong leader would. Interesting perspective on Rudy. I think name-recognition is selling him right now, but it's interesting to read another take on what I perceive to be his weaknesses as a candidate. And, BTW, I totally disagree with the author's statements that Republicans are ashamed of Pres. Bush or that he's stupid. This is just gratuituous bashing.

[PSYCHO-FREEP]

I think that the negative image of the President comes from actual surveys among Republican voters. Many Republicans are buying into the Media propaganda that President Bush is not well liked for a wide variety of reasons. The borders, the so called bad decisions on Iraq, spending, on and on.

There seems to be very little loyalty or gratitude these days no matter who you ask. We live in a negative, pessimistic society. Many Conservatives are as guilty of this as the Left, for our loss of National solidarity.

[Freee-dame]

I totally disagree with the author's statements that Republicans are ashamed of Pres. Bush or that he's stupid.

It seems to me that Pres. Bush is gifted in his ability to relate to people in a face to face or even face to audience situation. He is also smart in the knowledge way.

Unfortunately, this is countered by his seeming complete failure to understand that there are those who do not want him to succeed and will do just about anything to prevent it. He acts like sweet Charlie Brown while the DBM and Dems are Lucy pulling the football out. You would think that after 7 years of this he would learn.