Rudy
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Rudy Giuliani beat me to it. With the amount of time and money he spent in Florida, most observers felt that he would draw substantial support. It must have been a major disappointment to see the lack of support from Florida Republican voters. He really didn't have much alternative than to withdraw from the race. I figured that he would pull out, but he certainly didn't waste much time. Several thoughts come to mind.
First, he may have overplayed his 9/11 reputation and heroics. Time has a way of dimming those memories. Second, in his personal life, he carries heavy baggage, especially in southern climes. But maybe moreso, he conveys the image of a New Yorker — a north eastern Brahmin — and that just doesn't play that well in the south. Just as the Southern vote may be termed provincial, the northeastern vote can be comparably assessed. Sorry, Rudy. Wrong time, wrong place, wrong message….. and wrong strategy.
He withdrew from the race before I had a chance to recommend that he do so. Can't be all bad!