What amazes me is how many FReepers have rolled over on their backs for Rudy, when we have so much time left for another candidate to emerge. And what the hell is so bad about Duncan Hunter??
"what the hell is so bad about Duncan Hunter??"
Let me try to explain, it's a little difficult to follow:
Problem 1: Conservatism
1. Duncan hunter is too conservative so he can't win. You need someone who can appeal to the 'moderates'.
(By this they mean "more liberal", but they never admit it)
2. Rudy can appeal to moderates, but he's actually a conservative, despite his record.
So Duncan hunter can't win because he's a conservative, but rudy can. Because he's more moderate. But still a conservative.
Problem 2: Elected office
1. Duncan hunter can't win because his highest held office is a lowly congressman.
2. Even though rudy's highest held elected office was mayor, 5 years ago, he can win. Even though no one has ever gone from being mayor (or ex mayor) as highest office to the presidency.