[Gop1040]

"Why is that necessary now? The first primary isn't until next February. Even Newt Gingrich won't enter until September or October."

The answer is simple....Money, Money, Money.

This cycle the horses were out of the gate right after the November 2006 elections. When money people who want to keep the Demorats out of the Oval Office see extraordinary national poll numbers (national and in the states) by a candidate, they'll gravitate towards him. Furthermore, numerous big states with rich primary votes like CA, NJ, FL, PA have or are about to move their primary up. Couple that with Rudy tied in NH, and leading in IA and several southern states, you got the makings of a ground swell that money people love. September/October will be too late. Don't take my word for it, check it out yourself.

Waiting for Rudy to unravel is no strategy.
I love Newt. But seriously, speaking of baggage????

[TommyDale]

You need to see the other reply after this one to you. I am not a Newt supporter.

I disagree with the idea that one must be in the race already, or two full years before the election.