By being honest and direct on this issue Rudy cannot lose. He may be denied the Pubbie endorsement for President; however, if he does become our candidate he does not need to hide or obfuscate on this issue.
This is one of his claims to the endorsement process—he is what he is and does not change by the moment according to a particular audience’s desires. He will be more formidable than most suspect.
Especially considering that he's already beginning to flip-flop on this issue.