Yes, just like that other guy the Republicans ran about 27 years ago...
Um... what was his name, again.... Reagan, or something?
Rudy does indeed have the charisma of optimism about him. And also the sense that - regardless of his personal social attitudes, he is a natural _leader_, fit for the job. His post-World-Trade-Center aura boosts that image even more.
Regardless of how conservative we wish our candidate to be (I kind of like Tom Tancredo, myself), we need a WIN in 2008. The alternative - LOSING - is worse than unacceptable, it is catastrophic.
I don't expect the social/Christian conservatives to embrace Rudy right away. They all have the right to support who they believe in, in the primaries.
But I hope they're willing to at least give him a chance to reconcile his differences with their wing of the party as the candidate debates unfold.
I think Rudy will absolutely shine in them.
As he will in a one-to-one debate with Hillary.
- John
Hell, Rudy will eat her for lunch. BTW, I enjoyed your analysis in Post 138.