Posted by
Rob Stevenson on Monday, September 17, 2007 2:26:00 AM
Patrick Ruffini has good thoughts on election '08
He acknowledges Rudy's lead in electability, but thinks Romney's edge in Iowa and New Hampshire can give him the upset.
Read the post, as his thoughts on Fred are great too.
I agree that Romney will gain steam by picking up early primaries and caucuses, but I think the best thing Rudy has is his LOCAL appeal. I'm referring specifically to his post 9/11 popularity in New York City. If he takes Manhattan-and the already conservative upstate region-he can flip New York red. At that point Hillary can lure away any red state she wants, but the election would be a done-deal. Rudy can win Times Square and he can lead America.