Looking at Pataki's performance, in retrospect there can't be much of a criticism. Pataki was more for his self interest. The NY Republican party has imploded during his tenure. My recollection is that Rudy's support of Cuomo was personal against Pataki as opposed to political affinity.
I am a New Yorker who has experienced Rudy Guiliani first hand. I know that I will comfortably support the Republican candidate. We cannot repeat the 2006 mistake where Republicans did not come out to vote.
I am fine with conservatives not supporting Guiliani in the primary (although I am a strong supporter.) Romney seems to be okay with what little I know about him. If he beats Guiliani in the primary so be it. We must, and I will, support the Republican candidate in 2008 else risk Hillary (or whoever else wins the Rat nomination.)
"Looking at Pataki's performance, in retrospect there can't be much of a criticism. "
LOL. Touche. Actually in 1994 Pataki was running against a failed big-spending liberal. Guliani had supported other liberals (going back to McGovern in 1972).
"We cannot repeat the 2006 mistake where Republicans did not come out to vote."
We risk that if we continue to ignore the base voters.