Giuliani Wows the Evangelicals

Some media types expected Rudy Giuliani to get a lukewarm reception (at best) at the Values Voters meeting in Florida. According to one account at Captain's Quarters his speech went over pretty well:

Giuliani received a standing ovation (like every other candidate to speak thus far). No sign at all of any negative reaction, and his standing O seemed at a genuinely enthusiastic one.

OK, my reaction. I think this was a truly great speech: nearly pitch-perfect for the audience and about as well received as could possibly be hoped for by the Giuliani camp. I'm about ready to declare it "brilliant", in fact. Given how potentially hostile this audience might have been, the fact that he received positive applause throughout his delivery that seemed honestly enthusiastic is truly remarkable.

Besides that, the substance was great. It was probably the best-written speech I've heard this weekend, full of great phrases that hit just the right notes.

Captain Ed also mentions a report on a poll, and the first line caught my eye:

Evangelicals appear conflicted when it comes to Giuliani...

I'll predict right now that they won't be all that conflicted if Hillary Clinton is the Dem nominee.