A feature piece appeared a few days back on Rudy Giuliani in Time Magazine. It's a good profile piece, and takes us through the specific stances Giuliani has on some issues which might limit his support from social conservatives in the GOP.
Rudy Giuliani trots out a joke when people ask how someone like him - a thrice married New Yorker who supports gun control, abortion rights and gay rights and who shared an apartment during his second divorce with a couple of gay guys and a Shih Tzu named Bonnie-could possibly win the Republican presidential nomination. "Of course there are disagreements," he'll say. "You never agree with any one candidate 100%. I don't agree with myself 100%."
It's not much of a joke, but then Giuliani's predicament is no laughing matter. The former New York City mayor is at or near the top of the national polls, thanks to a heroic image forged in the fires of 9/11 (he was TIME's Person of the Year for 2001). And with John McCain's call for a supersurge in Iraq putting the Arizona Senator out of step with public opinion, the ground may be shifting toward Giuliani, who supports the Bush surge yet also sends the vague signal that "we've got to get beyond Iraq." The problem is, most Republican voters have no idea where Giuliani stands on social issues--and the conventional wisdom holds that once they find out, his candidacy will die. "It's one of those oddities," says a senior Giuliani adviser. "We're ahead in the polls, but we 'can't win.' Hey, we don't mind being the underdog."
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Sunday, February 11, 2007
California Republicans Welcome Rudy
Rudy Giuliani was the guest speaker yesterday at the California GOP convention held at the Hyatt Regency in Sacramento.
Coming close to announcing that he was running for President, Giuliani asked of the California Republicans to decide on him as the type of leader needed for the future.
Giuliani focused heavily in his speech on fighting terrorism, and called it the greatest moral issue of our time.
He was also critical of the move by some Republicans and most Democrats to pull the troops out of Iraq, saying that in a time of war, you don't talk about pulling out. Giuliani said that the non binding resolution was not something that Presidents do - they have to move the country forward and make decisions.
Giuliani said that was the kind of President he wanted to be.
Coming close to announcing that he was running for President, Giuliani asked of the California Republicans to decide on him as the type of leader needed for the future.
Giuliani focused heavily in his speech on fighting terrorism, and called it the greatest moral issue of our time.
He was also critical of the move by some Republicans and most Democrats to pull the troops out of Iraq, saying that in a time of war, you don't talk about pulling out. Giuliani said that the non binding resolution was not something that Presidents do - they have to move the country forward and make decisions.
Giuliani said that was the kind of President he wanted to be.
Thursday, February 8, 2007
Chicago Tribune Attacks Giuliani
The Chicago Tribune have launched an attack on Rudy Giuliani, in a front page story on his business practices. Its a big story, no doubt a long time in the works, but held from running until Giuliani announced his candidacy.
These attacks on Giuliani have been expected for some time, so it really comes as no surprise.
Make your own mind up on the story.
These attacks on Giuliani have been expected for some time, so it really comes as no surprise.
Make your own mind up on the story.
Giuliani Leads in New Hampshire
A poll conducted last week has Rudy Giuliani in joint lead in New Hampshire with John McCain as preferred Republican nominee.
Giuliani and McCain were both on 27%, with Mitt Romney in third place on 13%. Undeclared potential candidate Newt Gingrich was on 9%.
However, Giuliani topped McCain in the favorability rating - people who view him favorably minus those who view him unfavorably. Giuliani's net rating was 56% compared with 32% for McCain.
Giuliani and McCain were both on 27%, with Mitt Romney in third place on 13%. Undeclared potential candidate Newt Gingrich was on 9%.
However, Giuliani topped McCain in the favorability rating - people who view him favorably minus those who view him unfavorably. Giuliani's net rating was 56% compared with 32% for McCain.
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
Rudy Giuliani Is In To Win
Rudy Giuliani yesterday lodged his Statement of Candidacy with the Federal Electoral Commission.
He appeared last night on the Fox News Network, giving an extensive interview on the Hannity and Colmes program.
Part 1
Part 2
He appeared last night on the Fox News Network, giving an extensive interview on the Hannity and Colmes program.
Part 1
Part 2
Monday, February 5, 2007
Rudy Giuliani Is Running
According to sources within Rudy Giuliani's camp, he will tomorrow file a "Statement of Candidacy" with the Federal Electoral Commission. This will put his exploratory committee on the same level as that of John McCain and Mitt Romney.
In recent weeks, Giuliani has not been totally clear on whether he would actually run for the GOP nomination.
On the weekend, Giuliani said he was a good chance to run. When he files this statement tomorrow, his campaign to secure the nomination will surely be on in earnest.
Giuliani is in the lead in most of the polls across the country. And in the rest, he comes in either shared or a close second to John McCain.
The real question is whether he has the grass roots support amongst the GOP voters.
However, on his tour to key states he has had a very positive response. In addition, his fundraising capacity is still strong and he will be expected to continue as a front runner.
In recent weeks, Giuliani has not been totally clear on whether he would actually run for the GOP nomination.
On the weekend, Giuliani said he was a good chance to run. When he files this statement tomorrow, his campaign to secure the nomination will surely be on in earnest.
Giuliani is in the lead in most of the polls across the country. And in the rest, he comes in either shared or a close second to John McCain.
The real question is whether he has the grass roots support amongst the GOP voters.
However, on his tour to key states he has had a very positive response. In addition, his fundraising capacity is still strong and he will be expected to continue as a front runner.
Sunday, February 4, 2007
Giuliani a Good Chance to Run
Rudy Giuliani told Associated Press yesterday that there was a real good chance he will run for the Republican nomination.
Giuliani was in Colombia, South Carolina yesterday.
After setting up his exploratory committee last November, Giuliani said that he has been very pleased by the response. Apparently since that time he has raised a significant amount of money.
Giuliani was in Colombia, South Carolina yesterday.
After setting up his exploratory committee last November, Giuliani said that he has been very pleased by the response. Apparently since that time he has raised a significant amount of money.
Saturday, January 27, 2007
Giuliani in New Hampshire
Rudy Giuliani has been campaigning today in Manchester, New Hampshire and will be speaking at the State GOP Convention.
Last night he spoke at a function with more than 400 people in attendance. Apparently he frequently mentioned the 9/11 attacks and the work achieved after the disaster. He was introduced as "America's Mayor".
In his speech he said that the war in Iraq was very important, but the "..war on terror is much broader than the war in Iraq."
Giuliani hasn't declared yet that he will seek the nomination. But given he is braving the cold in New Hampshire, he leads in the polls and he has a raft of fundraising activities planned in the coming weeks, we think the exploratory committee will shift fairly soon to a declared campaign.
Last night he spoke at a function with more than 400 people in attendance. Apparently he frequently mentioned the 9/11 attacks and the work achieved after the disaster. He was introduced as "America's Mayor".
In his speech he said that the war in Iraq was very important, but the "..war on terror is much broader than the war in Iraq."
Giuliani hasn't declared yet that he will seek the nomination. But given he is braving the cold in New Hampshire, he leads in the polls and he has a raft of fundraising activities planned in the coming weeks, we think the exploratory committee will shift fairly soon to a declared campaign.
Giuliani Leads Again in New Poll
Rudy Giuliani is the leading Republican candidate for the Presidential nomination according to a new poll released today by CNN.
Giuliani has secured 32% of the support, followed by John McCain who was preferred by 26% of respondents.
They were then followed by the undeclared Newt Gingrich on 9%, and Mitt Romney on 7%.
The poll took place between 19 and 21 January.
Giuliani has secured 32% of the support, followed by John McCain who was preferred by 26% of respondents.
They were then followed by the undeclared Newt Gingrich on 9%, and Mitt Romney on 7%.
The poll took place between 19 and 21 January.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Giuliani on State of the Union
Rudy Giuliani has backed the State of the Union speech by President Bush. Appearing this morning on NBC Today, Giuliani said that while Iraq was a very important issue, the President was trying to remind America that there are other issues of concern, there is a whole domestic agenda as well.
Giuliani said that we cant afford to ignore other issues like health, education and energy.
In regard to the Iraq strategy, he said that there has to be a heavy emphasis on measuring results. Giuliani also said that success in Iraq means a victory against terrorists and a safer world, and President Bush should be given the support by Congress and America in his new escalation plan.
Asked how he could get elected as nominee when he is considered liberal, Giuliani said that he could provide hope for the future, give better leadership, and would be able to handle the country in a time of crisis.
Giuliani will announce he said when the questions of his exploratory committee are answered.
Giuliani said that we cant afford to ignore other issues like health, education and energy.
In regard to the Iraq strategy, he said that there has to be a heavy emphasis on measuring results. Giuliani also said that success in Iraq means a victory against terrorists and a safer world, and President Bush should be given the support by Congress and America in his new escalation plan.
Asked how he could get elected as nominee when he is considered liberal, Giuliani said that he could provide hope for the future, give better leadership, and would be able to handle the country in a time of crisis.
Giuliani will announce he said when the questions of his exploratory committee are answered.
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