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Fundies got a vice grip on Rudy's testicles and they won't let go.

There's a lot of anticipation about Rudy Giuliani's appearance here tomorrow. It's not terribly positive – "I don't think there's any danger of him winning the straw poll," said the FRC insider – but it is palpable. There's no belief that Giuliani will change many minds, although insiders say he will have a certain level of support. Rather, it's just that he's the big cheese at the moment, and people want to see him. Also, his coming here is a either a show of respect for the FRC members or a recognition of their influence – either way, it makes the people gathered here feel good. "He can't not come," says the insider.