If the Republican party nominates a pro-life candidate -read: Rudy Giuliani – the party as we know it may be over. There is little evidence that the Republican Party can survive if it nominates a candidate so at odds with many of the fundamentals of the GOP base. If Giuliani is nominated, “Pro-Lifers,” out of disgust may chose to stay home or vote for a third-party candidate, that would split the GOP coalition and land another Clinton in the White House. This is not a complex issue: the Republicans will have a major problem on their hands if Giuliani is nominated. Giuliani may appear to be a stronger candidate for a national election, but if he can’t bring the GOP rank and file with him, he’s the weakest of all. Still, others are betting that the prospect of another Clinton presidency is too much to bare and that come what may, the GOP faithful will rally behind the imperfect Giuliani in the end…only time will tell.

Since Septermber 12, 2001, Rudy Giuliani has been talked about as a potential candidate for President of the United States. The no-nonsense Mayor of New York City, Giuliani turned around a city besieged by crime, and suffering from a host of quality-of-life maladies.

His commanding performance on 9/11 bolstered Giuliani’s national reputation, and, rightly or wrongly, imbued him with decisive leadership qualities.  A former prosecutor, Giuliani’s toughness is never questioned, and many regard his scrappy style as the perfect quality for a new commander-in-chief to fight Islamic radicalism.

Giuliani has made commitments to restoring fiscal discipline in Washington, cutting taxes, winning the War on Terror, enhancing public safety, appointing “strict-constructionist” judges, and protecting Second Amendment rights. 

With high poll numbers, strong fundraising, excellent name recognition, and a record of accomplishment, many Republicans are asking if Giuliani is the strategic choice to win in 2008.

For others, the notion of a Giuliani presidency is too high a price to pay for victory. (more…)