[Oldhunk]

True conservatives may not agree with Rudy's social positions, but it is wishful thinking to believe he has no chance. You look at any poll of Republicans only regarding 2008 and you find 70% of respondents name Rudy or McCain as their favorite. Do you really think those who want McCain would not vote for Rudy? I don't think so. The other 30 percent is probably not enough to be able to nominate a guy like Allen.

[NapkinUser]

"You look at any poll of Republicans only regarding 2008..."

Opinion polls now on 2008 are completely meaningless. It's all name recognition now, it won't be the kind of runaway the polls show now.

[WOSG]

"You look at any poll of Republicans only regarding 2008 and you find 70% of respondents name Rudy or McCain as their favorite. Do you really think those who want McCain would not vote for Rudy?"

Er, these are Newseak style name ID polls. The media ignores conservatives except when they want to bash them.
Get some conservatives front and center and this will change.

[don-o]

If the 30% walk, the Republicans will find themselves in the grave they have dug.

Tell me how our voices in the New Media can possibly spin Guliani as our nominee?

[SDGOP]

Most republicans arent paying attention right now and don't really care at this point. Remember, only the most motivated go out and vote in the primary and there not likely to be the lib republicans.