There's Something About Rudy

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani can't possibly win the 2008 Republican nomination for President, according to the bigfeet of political punditry.

He's pro-choice. For gay rights. Favors gun control. He's even appointed some left of center judges. And oh, by-the-way, he's been married thrice.

But there is something appealing to Republican primary voters about Rudy -- at least for now. And it isn't just happening in progressive states like California and New York.

The numbers in primary states in the deep south and upper midwest are telling.

Yes, it's early. A bunch of this has to do with name-ID. A lot can change. But right now, there's something about Rudy.

Take a look at these two polls out from Strategic Vision.

Giuliani tops the pack in Georgia and Wisconsin.

GEORGIA REPUBLICANS
Rudy Giuliani 28%
John McCain 21%
Newt Gingrich 14%

WISCONSIN REPUBLICANS
Rudy Giuliani 26%
Tommy Thompson 22%
John McCain 15%

Georgia picks its presidential preferences March 4th, 2008, but the state is considering moving up its primary to February 5, 2008. Wisconsin primary voters cast ballots on February 19, 2008.

For those who doubt Rudy's electability, find me a poll that doesn't show him at the head of the pack!