[HitmanLV]

Politics is too complicated for that. I think of the current field, Rudy would do the best, but that’s not to say he is the only one who can beat Hilly.

I think Romney could do well, but that Mormonism causes problems for him it seems.

Honestly, I see Fred as the GOP’s Wesley Clark in that he is highly regarded and excites people before entering the race, but the bottom falls out when people get a closer look. Expect Bob Dole-like Electoral Vote counts from him in a general election, maybe cracking 200 or so.

Like I said, as it stands now, the dems win convincingly and make strong gains in the House & Senate. Who knows?

[xsmommy]

i TOTALLY disagree with your assessment of Fred's appeal based on the people i know and their interest in him-- and that spans middle America types like my family and their friends out in the heartland areas, to the savvy political circles in DC.

rudy will not get the nomination because, contrary to the belief of jaded NYers who think his dirty laundry is common knowledge to the populace, it isn't. it will be before this campaign is over and his perceived popularity will suffer for it.