Reply #48: I think that Giuliani would lose in a landslide [View All]

[Hippo_Tron]

Giuliani had his moment in the sun just like Bush did. Bush's approval ratings have since dropped about 40-50 points.

Fundies would NOT turn out for Giuliani unless they put somebody like Sam Brownback in the VP slot (which is probably what they will do) and even then, it will be hard to get them out.

Giuliani has had four chances to seek a Senate seat or the Governor's mansion since 2000 and he has declined every time. Surely he must not have been very confident in his chances. If he can't win statewide, then I would say that he has little hope of winning a national election. Plus his personal issues may become a problem and we all know how the GOP loves to use personal issues.

Regarding McCain, I agree that he would definately be the most formidable opponent that we could possibly face. If the GOP is smart, they will nominate him. The sad thing is, that as far left wing as I am, I would seriously have to thing about who to vote for if it were McCain vs Hillary or McCain vs Bayh. Truth be told, I like John McCain a lot more than I like Hillary and Bayh, but my main consideration against him is the Republican slime that he would inevitably put in high offices if he were elected.

However, if our nominee is somebody good like Clark, Feingold, or Gore, then I believe that we would have a good shot agianst McCain.