For now, I tend to agree, but I am hoping for a more conservative candidate (as to the issues I mentioned, anyway) who retains Giuliani's speaking ability and other qualities. I will say -- blaming no one, really; just happenstance -- that I am disappointed in this top-tier of three candidates, each for different reasons:
1. Giuliani (aces on some issues like debating and post-9/11 management, but absolutely terrible on others as noted);
2. Romney (smart smart smart but ... a lil slick, and seems to have had plastic surgery on his until-recently liberal views on several issues);
3. McCain (heroic war record, has stood strongly for WoT ... but lost me on campaign finance and open borders)
If Rudy were to win, then he'd damn well follow through on his promise to pick Scalia and Alito types. Grr. :P
When you do an analysis, there really isn't anyone but Rudy. Newt polls as high or higher, but he, too, has issues. Mitt is too slick for my taste and is a flipper, McCain is a manchurian.... Rudy refusing to flip-flop is why I believe him when he says he will go for constructionist judges... if he does and really attacks the WOT we will be strides ahead of anyone of the dem candiates.
If you know anyone who fits the bill, let us know. If there isn't anyone out there who is known, than it is too late for an unknown to come out of nowhere and win primaries less than a year from now.
If Rudy were to win, then he'd damn well follow through on his promise to pick Scalia and Alito types.
You and me both. In fact, anyone who doesn't agree with that IMHO is not a conservative. I don't see how anyone could consider themselves conservative if they favor activist Justices who use the Constitution for tinder and quote Eurocourts. Defending the Constitution is -- again IMHO -- the most important issue, as that document and what it represents is the foundation of our great country.