If Rudy took a stance on Judicial nominiations similar to Bush's -- judges that will follow original intent and not invent new laws -- he'd go a long way to get a lot of GOP votes. As far as abortion and gays, this is the area where a President has the most influence.
"As far as abortion and gays, this is the area where a President has the most influence."
'Splain that to me, Lucy? I don't see it that way. While President Bush has pushed for an amendment to our constitution to ban gay marriage, I don't want our constitution amended for that; let the states handle it.
What has he done to stop abortion? I haven't seen anything concrete, and actually I don't see that as his job; again, it's a States Rights issue.