Jim with all due respect, those of us who are supporting Rudy are every bit as much a part of the Republican base as you are. I've voted for a Republican in every presidential election since I cast my first vote for Reagan in his second term. The GOP never fails to ask me for money, and they haven't returned one of my checks yet.
With all due respect Jim, if you want to see those who truly AREN'T a part of the Republican base, turn your eyes to the petulant few who're forever threatening to hold their breath and turn blue should they lose a primary fair and square. As a part of the true Republican base, I can assure you that I'm voting for the GOP candidate whether it turns out to be Rudy, Hunter, or even (shudder) McCain.
We hold different views on who should be the nominee, but in my book, that's ok. That's what primaries are all about. We're going to select one man/woman out of a field of many. It doesn't bother me at all that others support a different guy.
Very well said and I couldn't agree more. I am voting for the Republican nominee no matter who it is.
Mega dittos and well said!
As an aside, if abortion and guns were so terribly important to the base, why didn't Newt make at least casual mention of them in the Contract with America?