Point to ponder

Ann Coulter is a conservative fireball, who sometimes is a bit over the top in her rhetoric. But she makes an interesting point in this column. Moral issues were the top concern of voters in this election, marriage amendments passed in all eleven states where they appeared on the ballot, Oregon -- Oregon! -- rejected a ballot measure allowing the medical use of marijuana, to name but a few of the issues decided this week. If the fabric if the electorate is so woven with voters who are primarily concerned with traditional family values (as I believe it is), is it wise for the Republicans to consider nominating Rudy Giuliani, who is pro-choice and pro-civil union, as a candidate in 2008? I loved his convention speech, and have incredible respect for the determination, leadership, and resolve he displayed following the events of 9/11, but the point is interesting food for thought.

Of course I realize that anyone is free to seek the nomination. The question is, will the groundswell for traditional values be sustained through the next four years? For those who view the right to life as inviolate (not Roe v. Wade, Senator Specter), it is hard to compromise on this issue. Of course, if Rudy wins and the choice is between him and, I don't know, say, Hillary -- Rudy! Rudy! Rudy!