I don't see the loathing you see. I see a frustration with he lack of political intelligence and suicidal "teach them a lesson/stay at home" pouting among the far right.
I would guarantee you that the Rudy crowd would enthusiastically support a Hunter candidacy because they're team players in for the long haul.
The "true conservatives" want their rings kissed and demand they be pandered to. This has been going on for a long time now.
I guarantee you that many young Republicans are getting tired of the preaching and think a guy like Rudy may be their ticket.
Don't be surprised if the smears on Rudy don't get traction.
That's a matter of postion, quite frankly.
In my case, in the case of one poster, in percipitated monetary traction. But that is just me.