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Right now, I like Rudy. The electorate is clearly alienated from conservatives and isn't going to be accepting a strong conservative in the next two years. A GOP nominee who wins over some independents that the GOP lost in 2006 is essential to victory in 2008. I think Rudy is in the best position to do that (and would benefit greatly from a southern social conservative vp), and to a lesser extent, Romney may be able to do it.

I don't think anybody else in the current field has what it takes to win in 2008. Social conservatives are losing ground on many fronts - California can't pass a parental notification law for minors seeking abortions, for example. I'll take a guy like Rudy who gives me 50% of my agenda over a Hilly who gives me 10% of my agenda any day of the week.

Folks should also note that the GOP winning back the House isn't happening anytime soon. The electorate rejected the GOP in 2006 and may be angling to do it again in 2008. People who expect a GOP House in 2008 is in fantasyland.

93 posted on 03/22/2007 5:23:11 PM PDT by HitmanLV ("If at first you don't succeed, keep on sucking until you do suck seed." - Jerry 'Curly' Howard)

Don't you think that Fred Thompson would be a strong candidate if he got in?

Not being sarcastic here, but I'm curious to know if you care about the social issues or if those matters are of no concern to you?

106 posted on 03/22/2007 5:32:12 PM PDT by dmw (Aren't you glad you use common sense, don't you wish everybody did?)

The electorate is clearly alienated from conservatives and isn't going to be accepting a strong conservative in the next two years.

So we should cave to them instead of them to us?

128 posted on 03/22/2007 5:45:54 PM PDT by Terriergal ("I am ashamed that women are so simple To offer war where they should kneel for peace," Shakespeare)

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