Say what you will about Guliani's candidacy for the White House (I, for one, was always skeptical about his commitment to appointing originalist judges to SCOTUS and the lower federal courts), the man is a great American and a terrific leader. Watching his speech from Florida last evening was a melancholic moment; it sure seemed like a concession speech.
More than that, it was a moment when I was proud to be a conservative. Even (arguably) the most liberal contender on the Republican side gets it. Rudy understands the existential threat that Islamic fascism poses to our nation. He acknowledges evil and understands how to resist it. He is optimistic about our nation and its future. And he believes that the solution to what ails us is not found in bigger government but rather in the American people themselves. In short, as President he would have been vastly superior to anyone on the Democratic side.
In a presidential election cycle in which conservatives are tempted to despondency, it is worth remembering that it is better to be a servant in the house of conservatism than a ruler in the house of the liberals.
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