While I respect Rudy for cleaning up NYC and the leadership he showed after 9-11, anyone unwilling to address border security in a meaningful way disqualifies themselves from the presidential pool, IMHO.
While it is entirely possible that Rudy's attitude was based on getting more federal goodies for his city (since many funds are distributed based on population), this also makes him a less than worthy candidate since such formulas cheat states with mostly legal residents.
When distibuting federal goodies and congressional seats, illegal aliens need to be excluded from the count. If the locality is unable or unwilling to cooperate in getting the proper count to be excluded, campling can be made at places like prisons, welfare offices and hospital ER's. Since the open borders advocates often claim illegals do not use these services any more than the general population, there should be no problem with sampling in the same way.
I agree he was tough on crime in NYC and a good leader in the face of the terrorist attacks.
But his liberal views will get him every time and we need to be tough on the border issue.
That’s the first step in dealing with the illegals. Seal the border.
Still uncommitted on my choice for president but wanting a real conservative nonetheless.
Time for the other candidates to go for the jugular and start talking about Rudy’s love for abortion.