My father and step mom were there today as well. I just got off the phone with them and they had exactly the opposite opinion, they saw and heard a lot support for Rudy, which actually surprised both of them. They were very impressed, and that says a lot if you know my father!... LOL.
Yes, I'm hearing behind the scenes about very, very positive stuff.
I'm anxious for more info as Rudy travels around California this week and the Word Ag conference.
Your father is pretty hard core Conservative, I take it. :-)