I totally disagree.
Rudy will tear the party in two. There are many of us who will go third party. And there will be a conservative third party guy who will run just to counter Rudy.
Naw. Rudy is doing us a favor by running so early and taking all the sniping for the party. He will allow is to get focused on the issues we care about while serious candidates who can fill the bill take notes in the wings. I expect to see some serious candidates emerge late in the year