At the cost of almost every other conservative value we have? Then what have we won? There are more than a few folks out there that will vote 3rd party or just won't show up if Giuliani is the nominee, regardless how often they get yelled at, ridiculed, or are threatened with "ohmigosh - you are just voting for Hillary!". Party Republicans need to be reminded of that.
Maybe that's what some so-called Rudy supporters want (not yourself, of course) - they'd rather have Hillary as President so they can gloat and whine for 4 years, saying "I told you so" and feeling superior about themselves - instead of having someone who will work to promote the social and fiscal issues that should be in the heart of every conservative. AND fight the war on terror.
I say to this that in 2008, we don’t have that luxury...I say look at the timetable in the War On Terror, it’s in the critical turning point and time will run out on the Bush administration before all the gains can be achieved. So, yes, I am willing to put aside some other conservative issues, for next year’s election because this time is so critical for what’s at stake worldwide. Anyone can still fight for his/her values at the local level, which is where most of these issues need to take place. I am fervently against abortion, but I know that the heart of that issue lies with women and men personally, not in the politicians.
Also, our men and women in uniform have fought and died, would you invalidate their sacrifice this coming year if it came down to Rudy vs. Hillary? I know Rudy supports the military and HIllary despises them and would be a HORRIFIC CinC...so, these are the things that drive my post and that’s why I believe that the “one issue” for AMericans MUST be this fight, this battle against Muslim Terrorism -a Holy War that won’t be called that!