[Mariner]

Thompson will win some states in the primaries...but Rudy will win some VERY BIG states early on.

California, NY, Florida, Michigan etc.

I expect 'em to fight it out on the convention floor...in a most civilized manner:) It will be a healthy debate for this party and the nation.

I can even see a ticket with BOTH of them on it. How would the social conservaties react to that? Could they vote for a Thompson/Rudy ticket? A Rudy/Thompson ticket?

I contend they are BOTH the future of the GOP.

[PzLdr]

If you think Rudy would accept a VP slot, you don’t know Rudy. As for the other, I won’t vote for Rudy - period.

[BigTom85]

I can even see a ticket with BOTH of them on it. How would the social conservaties react to that? Could they vote for a Thompson/Rudy ticket? A Rudy/Thompson ticket? I contend they are BOTH the future of the GOP

If Rudy gets the nomination, he will probably choose Fred Thompson as a running mate to amp up the conservative base. We agree 100% on that. If Thompson gets the nomination- It would be in his best interest to choose Rudy as a running mate because of his national exposure... and lets face it.. most americans with some common sense would vote for a Rudy/Thompson or a Thompson/Rudy ticket anyday over a Hillary/______ ticket.