"Funny, the GOP wasn't that much different in 2006 than it was in 2004 and 2002 when it did quite well.
The main thing that changed was rampant earmarks and corruption and other scandals."
I think you're forgetting about one thing....IRAQ!!!
Wait, you were just saying the GOP didn't appeal enough to moderates in 2006.
Now you're saying Iraq was a key factor. Rudy supports the war in Iraq. So he would therefore be a loser in 2008.
By that logic, we should all support Chuck Hagel (shudder).