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I like nearly everything I know about former Mayor Giuliani except his opposition to the Second Amendment. I know, his New York City background has trashed his thinking on this, but it would be a small price to pay for him to admit he's been wrong in that one instance.

He will never be able to prevail in Red State primaries until he realizes that today, Red State Americans are more afraid of their government than they are of criminals when it comes to the Bill of Rights. See Kelo for the most recent example.

p>If Rudy can exercise a little critical thinking, and change his mind, then let everyone know how he came to his new belief, he can't be stopped in Southern primaries. His views on gays and abortion notwithstanding, he will beat McCain or Allen in those primaries because he is not a wimp. br> -- R. Goodson br> Vero Beach, Florida /p>

Klein is right I'd be tempted to vote for Giuliani, because of the GWOT. I also like him more than McCain, Hagel and Graham even though I agree with them on social issues. But does the author really believe conservatives would support Giuliani when they want back President Bush who in actual policy is generally more conservative than Reagan?

President Bush has been relentless and successful (unless you fall for the media line about Iraq) in fighting this war and still you hear them whine "he's a coward, gives in too easily, is wimpy, a New Englander masquerading as a cowboy, etc." While that is patently BS and is more a reflection of so-called "conservatives" willingness to be swayed by the drive-by media as a military officer I cannot imagine these sunshine patriots standing by Giuliani when he needs them much less winning the support of the cut and run Copperhead Democrats.

p>Right now there are three candidates I'm interested in -- Senator Allen, Governor Romney, and Mayor Giuliani. I just wish one had a military record. McCain and Hagel like Kerry and Murtha are going to use theirs and/or hide behind them to advance themselves on the national stage. What would be ideal is a conservative Republican with a sound military record, the charisma of a Reagan and the determination of a Bush to emerge in 2008. Then we'd whip the Democrats and McCain/Hagel (apparently Democrat wannabes) with one hand tied behind our backs. br> -- Michael Tomlinson br> Crownsville, Maryland /p>

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