It’s not about being popular , it is about being right .
The right thing is supporting a Conservative who can beat Rudy and ultimately Hillary, Thomspon is the only one who can do it .
Now, now... You’re sounding just like the Rudybots - “ONLY RUDY can fight the WOT!” despite him, like Thompson, lacking any military experience at either the field or policy level.
I happen to believe that any Republican running could beat Hillary. Her negatives are high (half of voters won’t vote for her under any circumstance), and if the past is any guide more Hsu-like scandals are inevitable. I think you and many others are confusing the media drumbeat with popular sentiment. Have a little faith in your fellow Americans, FRiend!