[nutmeg]

A better time for him may be coming. I cannot see this guy as finished. No way.

I agree.

I expected to see the usual Lazio naysayers crop up on this thread. But those of us who actually know Rick Lazio and/or have volunteered for him, or who have heard him speak numerous times know better.

I agree he ran a lousy campaign in 2000, and made some key mistakes (underestimating the Upstate voters was one), but he got into the race rather late after Rudy bowed out, which didn't help. And even with all the money he collected (from very concerned anti-Hillary conservatives from all over the country), he was still David going up against the Goliath of the formidable Hillary Machine.

His "political pundit" appearances on Fox News have been very good, IMO. I think he'll probably be successful in his plans to become a commentator on business and political issues.

[StarFan]

Not clear which venue he will be pursue -- radio or TV. Wish the writer was a bit more forthcoming unless I'm missing something here.

[Clemenza]

Loozio was a lightweight. I saw him campaigning on a couple of occasions and he was awful. Hillary, on the other hand, was a natural when I saw her work crowds in the city.

I wish him the best of luck in this new venture. The "Lawn Guyland" accent may not work if he wants to go nationwide, however.