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Rudy's Won the Pundit Primary

The conservative rush to back Giuliani isn't good for the cause, says National Review

By Jonas Oransky, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 18, 2007 11:53 AM CST

(Newser) – Conservative pundits have piled on to the Rudy Giuliani bandwagon in greater numbers and with more naked boosterism than in previous primary races, writes the National Review’s Ramesh Ponnuru—who happens to prefer McCain. Why all the Rudy love—and willingness to forgive his... Read full story »

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