You don't get it.
Re-read some of the responses on this thread.
This is the PRIMARIES. In the PRIMARIES, you support the most conservative Republican candidate whose conservatism can appeal to independents and non-voters. You don't support the most LIBERAL Republican in the field and then tell conservatives that they need to blindly support him.
And like another poster said, if Rudy wins the nomination, I'll cross that bridge when it comes. But for now, Rudy should NOT be getting conservatives' support.
This is the PRIMARIES. In the PRIMARIES, you support the most conservative Republican candidate whose conservatism can appeal to independents and non-voters. You don't support the most LIBERAL Republican in the field and then tell conservatives that they need to blindly support him.
It's not that simple for me. I am going to consider the candidates leadership qualities, his past record, his ability to reach a majority of Republicans and Independents with his message. In other words, can he win the election? There are some Republicans who are "very conservative" who don't stand a chance of winning the big prize. They are off my list.