[new cruelty]

they wil vote for him when they see the alternative.

By alternative, you must mean Ducan Hunter and Fred Thompson. Because if rudy is going to unite the base, he will have to do it before the base decides to nominate either of these men. Failing at that, rudy won't make it to the general election.

[bilhosty]

Fred is the only one of those two who could win the nomination. He is I think the safest possibility.But, I don’t believe that is enough at present. I saw him on you tube. I did not think he very charismatic He also came across as to Southern(I live in Georgia). I don’t think he will extend the base. The Dem’s will have to blow it but I don’t think we can count on it. I also do not think he will help us pick up seats as there would be no excitement outside of our usual base.