Rudy to Deliver GOP Keynote

My first thought was, "Giuliani? Really?" As a presidential "front runner" for about two seconds last year, I figured Rudy would speak at the Republican Convention but I'm surprised he's getting the spotlight slot. After all he's not a particularly electric orator, he failed to pick up a single delegate during his woefully-run campaign and he doesn't hold any office. I have no idea what Giuliani does these days besides stump for McCain. My guess is some kind of "consulting," whatever that means.

The choice goes to show how much Republicans have become enamored of Rudy since September 11th (and vice versa). I lived in New York during his tenure as mayor and can remember when my relatives on the right would grouse that he was "barely" a Republican. As some people like to say, 9/11 changed everything.

Speaking of almost-but-not-quite-Republicans, Joe Lieberman will also speak at the confab, along with plenty of dyed in the wool GOPers. The full lineup can be seen here.

What do you think? Is Giuliani a good choice as keynote or would you rather see someone else deliver the big speech?