I and a lot of other FReepers opposed Giuliani early but after several months of McCain the advantages of Rudy were obvious. Whenever he spoke, he had much more fight in him. McCain told us to fight. Giuliani fought. Big difference.
yeah we all saw how Rudy fought during the primaries...
You bet it’s a big differences.
Come to think of it, in several of her final rallies, Sarahcuda always ended with something like this: “And though he won’t tell you this himself, John McCain is the only one who has every really fought for you!” And I began to notice something in Sarahcuda’s voice and intonation when she said that; something unexpected...a little bit of annoyance. I believe that she began to feel annoyed that she had to do the heavy lifting for both herself AND her running mate. I think she began to notice that he was wearying and giving up the fight, and she may also have grown frustrated herself at his lack of commitment to core conservative economic values. At his rallies, all I ever really heard were cries about “reaching across the aisle” and “bipartisanship.” McCain didn’t realize it, but those statements came across to voters as “Vote for me because I play well with others and share my toys.”
I agree. Rudy also has a better personality, which appeals to people. McCain was trying to prove something to himself. I don’t think he cared that much about winning.