Toughmindedness and ability to get the job done are two of the most important. He took on the mob and got convictions of hundreds of them. This is no small task and involves attention to detail and the ability to convince people. Since the greatest failure of the Bush administration lies in its inability to communicate with the People Rudy would provide a welcome alternative. Bush has the same toughmindenness and willingness to ignore the media.
Since he is being considered for an executive office having great executive ability is another compelling aspect of Rudy's appeal. I know you do not agree but I do consider him a man of his word and with integrity. How many times would he have been praised for taking more liberal stances while Mayor yet refused to knuckle in and do what he knew was wrong?
As to knowledge it does appear to me that he is more intelligent than those opposing him whom I have heard speak and has familiar grasp of almost any issue he is presented with.
Now I don't know if he is the "best" man but I see no one better with even a tiny chance of getting the nomination. And I know he is better than ANY Democrat far better than most.
"Toughmindedness and ability to get the job done are two of the most important. He took on the mob and got convictions of hundreds of them. This is no small task and involves attention to detail and the ability to convince people."
Took on the mob, or took money from them?
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