[TitansAFC]

I didn't really want to get in on this thread, since I already know some folks involved in the California Rudy camp and how they planned to bring down the house with applause no matter what he says (it's part of this "make it seem inevitable" thing the Rudophiles have going now. They think their greatest weapon is the idea that nobody else has a chance to win the nod).

Out of respect for some friends I have involved in the whole set-up, I will abstain from ranting too much.

But the thing I find funny is: Do you notice how pretty much every Rudy article in the press - EVERY ONE - has to find someone to quote who's "really Conservative," or a "Hardcore Christian Conservative," who's willing to put aside everything they believe in to support Rudy?

LOL. It's classic.

In this particular article, they get Larry Stirling - a candidate who spoke at the Log Cabin Republicans meeting and was endorsed by the League of Women Voters; he also opposed giving legal protection to unborn children. Among his priorities was, "Supporting federal efforts to ensure senior citizens are able to obtain needed prescription drugs at an affordable price." In the article he says, "I'm a Christian, and his views on a lot of social issues are to the left of mine,..."

In other words, he's portrayed as a hardcore Christian type wary of the views "to the left of his" held by Rudy, but perfectly willing to accept him without a moment's hesitation. In reality, he doesn't even believe in giving legal protection to the unborn or keeping the government away from bloated entitlements.

I swear to you, look out for this - I find this kind of stuff in every Rudy campaign story. These people run to be the ones interviewed, and they all play the exact same role: Social/Christian/Gun Conservative who's hardcore and wary of people to the left of themselves who will NONETHELESS, on a moment's notice, instantly get behind Rudy Giuliani as the GOP nominee.

I've said it before; I'll say it again. The Rudy campaign really, really, really thinks we're stupid.

[nj26]

"I swear to you, look out for this - I find this kind of stuff in every Rudy campaign story. These people run to be the ones interviewed, and they all play the exact same role: Social/Christian/Gun Conservative who's hardcore and wary of people to the left of themselves who will NONETHELESS, on a moment's notice, instantly get behind Rudy Giuliani as the GOP nominee."

That's also because the MSM knows that they win either way if it's Hillary v. Rudy. Abortion-on-demand and open borders will be preserved.

[ClarenceThomasfan]

No it's the Hillary camp that thinks we are stupid.
They think they can send plants to messageboards to try to divide Republicans (I believe her campaign staff trolls this board regularly), but in 2008 we will unite behind our Republican candidate, no matter if that is Guiliani, McCain, Romney or Rice.

[dmw]

"I've said it before; I'll say it again. The Rudy campaign really, really, really thinks we're stupid."

Well, as you can see from the many Rudy posters here on FR, that does seem to be the case, at the very least, they are naive and gullible.