I didn’t take it as an attack, I just opined that Rudy has no choice but to make 9/11, and therefore the WOT his centerpiece issue with republican primary voters. I believe that you are mistaken, however, in seeing the WOT as the only issue that a “Reagan Democrat” might vote GOP for. There’s the 2nd Amendment, abortion, healthcare (especially with Hillary’s mandatory insurance)and a myriad of other things that will bring democrats over to the GOP, if they are properly presented.
I'll agree that proper presentation is essential. Sorry to say it but I still think it's those mushy moderates who are going to decide the election. In the past they've often been soft on those issues that are near and dear to your heart.
Rudy has no choice but to make 9/11, and therefore the WOT his centerpiece issue with republican primary voters.Not just 9/11. He actually does have executive experience and it was good experience. He took a broken city (a huge broken city) and fixed it. I think he has the potential of being a good president on many issues, while, of course, being a total liberal on some very important issues that count, which is why I am not backing him in the primary but have already sent in my first contribution to Fred.
But it's not correct to say Rudy only has 9/11. He also has NY.