Expect the cult of personality types to show up with their Rudy-fawning graphics to try and counter this inconvenient truth.
I think the media is pushing Rudy because after his issue stances become known he will split the party as a nominee.
I spend lots of time on the various gun message boards and around the 2nd amendment crowd... they hate JullieAnnie. The Republicans run him and they will push the Libertarians to 20% of the vote.