Having said that, I'll take issue with you on this:
I could also add my concern about his admitted work on the McCain-Feingold incumbent security bill, his work against tort reform legislation and his lack of executive experience.
Fred's support of McCain/Feingold has always been based on the vast amounts of money influencing the candidates. He fought more for raising the limits on hard money which he saw as the legitimate money going to fund campaigns. Here is his speech on campaign finance reform March 27, 2001. If you haven't read it, you should.
As far as tort reform, Fred answered that tonight. He supported tort reform when it involved federal issues (inter state commerce, product liablity), but doesn't think the federal government should dictate to the states what their laws should be regarding tort reform. Giuliani mentioned Texas' cap on lawsuits...Fred supports that.
No apology needed, this is what this forum is for, open lively discussion. I grew up in the South and slow down there does not necessarily mean lazy just measured and thoughtful. As I said I would vote for and support Fred vigorously if he is the nominee. He just isn’t my first choice because I don’t believe that today’s campaign arena fits his style.
When he can sit one on one and has the time to flesh out his opinions he is very effective, but that is not the way things are done today.