The problem is, with Rudy, there ain't just one big issue - there are several.
Pro-choice.
Pro-gun control.
Pro-amnesty to the point of defying the Supreme Court that New York's sanctuary policy violated federal law.
And support of gay rights (which I don't care about, but I can see why others are concerned).
So for me, Rudy starts with three strikes. In political baseball, that mean's he's out as far as I'm concerned. You can't hit a home run when you've already been called out on strikes.
Abortions in NYC declined under Rudy's watch
Pro-gun control.
Gun-control was the norm in NYC. Rudy cracked down on the thugs and gang-bangers. Name one law-abiding citizen who had their gun taken away
Pro-amnesty to the point of defying the Supreme Court that New York's sanctuary policy violated federal law.
Yes, and I'm discouraged by this. Please keep in mind, though that NYC is ground zero (no pun intended) for immigration. Perhaps Rudy didn't want to offend the citizens.
And support of gay rights
It's NYC, it is what it is.
So it sounds like Rudy is a solid traditional conservative on the Geopolitical, tax, crime, defense front but doesn't give a rat's ass about the culture war.
Hmm....When you get down to I don't give a rat's patoot about the culture war either. I want conseravtive Government that works isn't out to remake the nation.
We some spirited discussion and I enjoy your responses. So contruct for me the acceptle but not fully approved conservative..eg..a poltician who is ABCD but not E and F. Got an example?
No conseravtive can meet every litmus test and be truthful. Reagan didn't....