and that never ceases to amaze me. they consider themselves to be savvy, yet won't acknowledge that if we are not energized and enthused about our candidate there will NOT be people out there pounding the pavement and coughing up cash, both of which are essential. a reluctant pull of the lever for rudy in response to being bludgeoned with the fear of hillary will NOT win this election. Fred Thompson has energized those who were just depressed and morose about being stuck with rudy. now the rudyfans fear is palpable. what will they say when he is no longer the only candidate who is electable?
I, right now, am waiting to see if Fred Thompson actually declares his candidacy. If, in fact, he does run, I am almost on his band wagon. As of right now, though, I am a "RudyBot". My # 1 priority in 2008 is to win, and I think Rudy can do it. I also am looking for a leader. In that case, I think both men display leadership personas. In 2000, there is no way in the world I would have even looked at a Rudy candidate, but like others, September 11th changed me. I will not apologize for that, so I just ask that we try and keep it civil, because there are Rudy supporters that are keeping their choices open, and I am afraid that some of these comments will turn them away.
Much respect, feel free to flame away :}