I agree that Hillery & Obama are both pretty pi$$-poor candidates & the fact that we might lose to them is even more pathetic. But here's the thing that Rudy's supporters don't get - if an actual donkey were running for President on the dem's side - they would be excited about it & stand together & vote for it come election day (come to think of it, that might be an improvement over the 2 current candidates there).
Even if they hate Hillery, they will still vote for her - not cross over & vote for Rudy. Republicans actually try to vote for someone that represents their core principles & that's why we're constantly in-fighting. That can be good & bad. Now, before the primaries, are the proper time for us to duke it out & sort out who becomes our eventual candidate - after that, we will have to unite to win.
The biggest problem with us losing lately, is that we are not presenting a clear difference from the other party. They are liberal - we need to be conservative!
I disagree with your assessment that that Democrats who do not like Hillary will not crossover to the Republican Party to vote. I know Democrats who vote for the candidate and not the Party..... some famous Democrats who have crossed over.. Zell Miller, Former Mayor of New York Koch...
That ticket will be all style and no substance so the Republicans MUST have a nominee/ticket that not only has substance, but can hold their own against the onslaught of the DNC, and withstand the scrutiny of the MSM.