NOT ME, Jim. I don't believe that hogwash for a second.
You created this website for supporting, advancing and promoting the conservative agenda. And to oppose EVERYTHING that has to do with liberalism. In the last few weeks you've seen the level of support FReepers have for the liberal agenda and their outspoken support for the candidacy of Rudy Giuliani for POTUS in 2008.
Why don't you make this issue the basis for the next Free Republic poll question.
That would certainly answer your question. Now wouldn't it?
I posted the other day, that the three main reasons people are supporting Rudy`s candidacy for POTUS were:
1. He is a security expert and tough on terrorism,
2. He isn't John McCain,
3. He can beat Hillary Clinton.
The problem is, Rudy is a social liberal, with at best, questionable credentials on fiscal matters. Rudy is the wrong candidate at the wrong time.
A successful candidacy by Rudy would fracture the GOP into two factions --- social and fiscal conservatives --- and that would hand the White House over to the Democrats in 2009. No doubt about it!
Do you really think so? I think it fractures it between 1) informed conservatives and 2) liberal Republicans and uninformed conservatives. Those who prefer his stance on issues will vote for him, along with others who vote on likeability or popularity. We know he is not socially conservative but with his stance on guns, global warming, and things like rent control, I don't think he's fiscally conservative at all.
"The problem is, Rudy is a social liberal, with at best, questionable credentials on fiscal matters. Rudy is the wrong candidate at the wrong time."
The problem is that Rudy is a much better fit to run as a Democrat.