Dear oceanview,
"if the current SCOTUS tosses the defense of marriage act - can Bush do anything about that? what powers do you think he has?"
He has previously resisted a constitutional amendment pertaining to the question. I would expect him to lead the charge for one, should the Supreme Tyrants do such a thing.
"don't confuse positions Rudy had to take as mayor of liberal NYC - with what he might do as president."
Well, I left open the possibility of a dramatic conversion on Mr. Giuliani's part. Should he become a pro-life, anti-homosexual marriage, pro-gun Republican, I'd reconsider my refusal to support him.
Short of that, I wouldn't vote for him for president.
As to what sort of nominees he would appoint, there are plenty of Souters and Kennedys out there. No need to appoint a Ginsburg.
sitetest
Rudy is for civil unions actually - at the state level - same position that Cheney has.