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As John pointed out below, the DNC has quoted me wildly out of context in a press release under the subheadline "Conservative Leaders Oppose Giuliani's Candidacy." Of course, they are wrong on two counts. First, as flattering as it is, I don't think many people would quite consider me a "conservative leader." Second, and more importantly, I have been an outspoken proponent of Giuliani's candidacy, even to the annoyance of some commenters on this blog. The DNC quoted me as writing that "a Giuliani victory would be difficult, not impossible." (Leave it to Democrats to miss a Godfather Part II reference.) Of course, when I wrote that, it was as part of an article subtitled "In a unique time, America's Mayor finds himself in prime position to win the presidency." The article went on to explain how Giuliani could win over social conservatives. With Rudy building his lead against the top Democrats, it's no surprise that the donkey party would want to emphasize division among conservatives. But they can at least be honest about it. Tomorrow, I intend to demand a retraction. To extend the Godfather Part II analogy, "I hope they will have the decency to clear my name with the same publicity with which they have now besmirched it."