TM7 the other candidates Giuliani, Thompson, and the others can't because their past affiliations will bite them in the butt. Thompson hasn't got a snow balls chance in hell. IF he were to get the nomination, Hillery would blow him out of the water, because the Republican haven't got the sand to back a dark horse.
Paul is a STATES RIGHTS advocate, which is what this nation was founded on but, most can't get past Thompson to see it. Thompson is an also ran, and will as he always has, follow the highest bidder, he has proved this with past affiliations. He is just another lawyer.
These guys are probably right, about Paul not making the cut, but if one has the gumption to look, his speak does not misrepresent his voting record, which is where the tale of the tape really after all is.
While everyone is raving about where one's hand should be during the pledge of allegience, or if someone isn't saluting the flag, Hillary is gaining ground. While some here are probably right about Paul not making the cut, they should be glad that at least one, (Paul) is actually FOR STATES RIGHTS. Thompson is an also ran, and has not a prayer. He is a lawyer turned ACTOR, and is ACTING the way he needs to ACT, to gain support, and some have fallen for it. Gulianni is just another Democrat dressed up in Republican clothing, and it is business as usual.
When it comes to issues such as Abortion, and 2nd Ammendment, there is not a nickels worth of difference between Rudolph and Hillary.