Michael Gerson in the Washington Post on the dilemmas posed for the Republicans should Guiliani be the nominee, with an extended reference to Catholic social thought. Fred Thompson's entrance into the race, expected after Labor Day, and Mitt Romney's strong showing in the polls and in fundraising, means they might  divide the "social conservative" vote and ease the way for Guiliani.

John T. McGreevy is the Charles and Jill Fischer Provost at the University of Notre Dame.

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