He would get so much more of the middle and he's so much more likable that he'd trounce Hillary, I think.
Still, you're right about Christian Conservatives, which is why I suggest going as VP first to prove to the people that he can be conservative.
The lesson from this election is DO NOT govern from the middle. It's a loser. Trust me, I know the far right very well. They wouldn't even go for Rudy as VP. Would think the Pres. nominee was a closet social lefty. Besides, we don't need Rudy to beat Hitlery. We need a staunch righty on all fronts!!!!
Barbour/Steele in '08