I STILL Support Rudy...

I have supported candidates. I have supported candidates heartily. I have tilted at political windmills. I have been contrarian. In 1988 I supported Bush, and I have the crayon colored signs to prove it! In 1992 I supported Ross Perot, and I have the books to prove. In 1996 I bleed Bob Dole. In 2000 I was for Elizabeth the First, and I have the Watergate photo to show my dedication. I supported--and support-- George W. Bush.

But this year I sensed something unique was afoot. I donated money like I had never so done. I provided website commentary like I had never so done. I truly believed. I gave my all. I wore the t-shirt. I sported the ball-cap. I displayed the bumper sticker. Yet, before I was even eligible to vote, my guy, my candidate, my hope, was completely humiliated and outdone.

I am here these weeks later to say that I STILL support Rudy. I still believe in his leadership, and I still believe the Republican's last best hope was America's Mayor.

Maybe he ran a lousy campaign. Maybe the party didn't accept him. Maybe I was to idealistic in my support. So while I'll retreat in the face of defeat. I will not take back one jot of my support for the man who ought to be our next president.