Rudolph Giuliani could have been elected president in November 2001, back in the post-Sept. 11 days when he was dubbed “America’s mayor,” but what about November 2008? Polls still say he’s much admired, but now that he has set up an exploratory committee, his ability to secure the Republican nomination seems uncertain. His socially liberal views, complicated marital history and big city roots all have the potential to put off red-state voters and, more immediately, big money Republicans.
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booooriiiing.
When you consider the buffoon currently in the White House, a potted plant starts looking qualified! At least it serves a purpose.
Gster has got it right. As I say on another thread, Bush is so good at lowering expectations that we welcome the entrance of crook and liar, James A. Baker, III to help fix the Iraq mess.
I am hoping that crook and liar Baker can offer some useful recommendations. I know he will try, because a lot of his money is at state. Baker, the attorney for the Saudi Royal Family.
“state” = stake — editor needed, inquire within…
Ya gotta like the picture.
“Put ‘em up McCain! Put ‘em up! I can pander better than you any day!”
“My mouths wide open. Put your foot in it before I do!”
Rudolph Giuliani is Israel’s number one pick for US President.
Does that tell you anything or everything.
I don’t know much about this guy beyond 9/11, but I was impressed with how he handled himself and the situation then.
He seemed fully in charge, and didn’t have the “deer in the headlights” behavior exhibited by our Fearful Leader.
They only gave him one mic. so he is pretending to have two more?
ED, DITTO FOR ME.
A vote for Rudy is a vote for the status quo.K-man you’re wrong about Ed.He’s anti-Israel, not racist.And certainly not a Nazi.
At the 2004 repub convention, Giuliani made a bunch of false attacks on Kerry.I guess that qualifies him to be a repub candidate for president.
‘Giuliani Charges Lack Context’http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A50256-2004Aug31.html
Holy Roman Empire Ksam? Attacks like that are so not you.
Ed always posts links to his issues with ZIONISM not Jews at large.
Back to the fun.
The G-Man is a one trick pony — to think any mayor caught in the horror of 9/11 could not have performed as he did is naive.
Can’t say the same for Pres. Bush — any number of potential presidents republican or democrat would have / could have done better — same holds true for the Katrina disaster and aftermath ….
I don’t think that Rudy could win the Republican nomination.
Looking for an alternative to John McCain (please!), Mitt Romney is a name starting to come up. He has the impressive education and experience, speaks very well, and has shown he can win in a blue state.
Republicans need a fresh face on the national stage.
Nope. In this shallow country, a valid presidential candidate must have a nice full head of hair. Thats the primary requirement. Sorry Ike, never again will someone like you have a chance.
It seems like you liberals won’t support anyone with an R behind his name, no matter his socially liberal views. Yet, you support conservative Democrats. Just proves that you have no principles, no values, no issues, no life!
What a Joe Williams conclusion!
No, not Joe Williams, but I appreciate the compliment.
I think the republicans can do better than Mayor G — would love to see some one who is a moderate and able to build the right compromises –
Rudy Giuliani? President? ROFLMAO!
From Talking Points Memo:
Perhaps this is something of an existential question. But do we really have to pretend that Rudy Giuliani has more than a snowball’s chance in hell of getting the Republican presidential nomination? Or can we all just stipulate that a multiple adulterer, who supports gay civil rights and choice, has deep and on-going ties to mobbed-up and now-disgraced Police boss Bernie Kerik, has a largely unscrutinized (outside of New York) resume, and had the bright idea of locating the NYC disaster center in the already-once-bombed World Trade Center probably will have some rough sledding in Republican primaries?
– Josh Marshall
http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/011114.php
There is nothing wrong with Jews or the Jewish Religion. As with every group there are a few ass-holes. You know KS, like you.
Ed- We thought you were hibernating.
Only kidding.
And, special just for you, Rudy Giuliani in drag smooching Donald Trump! I KID YOU NOT! and you think this guy will get the rupublican nomination, let alone get eleceted? STILL ROFLMAO!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IrE6FMpai8&eurl=
I thought the Democratic party was the party of tolerance, racial equality, freedom of preference…
These rants seem more like what comes out of lynching party…
It’s OK, we’ll use bungy cords.
I’d have to take a hard look at Giuliana before making any sort of decision. He does seem like an interesting possibility.
I think Rudy could make it. I think that the GOP needs to take a good look in the mirror about who they want their prime backers to be. Pandering to Falwell and Robertson got them nowhere….need we mention the disappearance of Ralph Reed who proved to be much more greedy than he was Christian.Rudy represents 50% of American couples – he’s been divorced.There is no way that George W. Bush could have been in the heart of 911 and orchestrated it like Guiliani did. He has my everlasting respect for the balls he showed during that nightmare. He was more than America’s Mayor to me – he stood for everything we want from a leader. He was in the grit, level-headed, transparent, decent, and concerned for the safety of the citizens.Bush would have disapeared and Rove would have spun it.I am encouraged by his wanting to run. I have never voted repub. but if it comes down to Hillary vs. Rudy – I may have to go with Rudy – as I know him today.The SOB better not visit Falwells College or Bob Jones U.
JM, are you saying that we sound like republicans?! OMFG! Sorry, we can’t get the level of hate to anywhere near what you guys do.
I think dave s posted the reason why Rudy doesn’t get the nomination of the GOP, as currently constituted.
I liked Vaughn’s thread awhile back.
Let’s cease-and-desist on all the futile speculation about presidential candidates in 08.
The only thing we can predict is that we can’t predict it . . .
“JM, are you saying that we sound like republicans?! OMFG! Sorry, we can’t get the level of hate to anywhere near what you guys do.”Posted by: dave s | November 14, 2006 at 04:46 PM
I’m saying sophomoric comments by so-called adults are unnecessary.
These isreal first, open borders repukes are done. The party will purge itself of these judeo-leftist neo-conartists, once and for all. Expect a “surprise” at the convetntion! :)
Viva La Raza Blanco!!
If nothing else, Rudy Juliani has incredible name recognition. In today’s world, that is often enough, regardless of anything else.
Will be interesting, but if they are starting already, will be a horribly long election process.
I’m here to tell ya that Sam (the Sham) Brownback is gonna be a factor in 2008. His polling today runs in the single digits, even among evangelical conservatives, but with the demise of Allen and the hate the twice-born have for McCain and Rudy, combined with a Iowa’s farmers and Holy Rollers (who voted for Pat Robertson in ‘86), (yer doin’ a heckuva job) Brownie is poised to be the GOP’s Darkhorseman of the Apocolypse.
Brownback is crazy as a hoot owl but when did that ever stop the faction of the GOP coalition heaven-bent on enacting a King James Version of the Constitution of the United States?
Yogi Berra once said, “Predictions are tough, especially when they involve the future,” but mark my words: it won’t just be Red vs. Blue in 2008, there’s gonna be some Brown.
If nothing else, Mr. Santiago, you are consistently aggressively anti-semitic…..
That’s hardly something to be proud of…..
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Guiliani isn’t a big enough wingnut to be approved by the rabid Republicans that vote in the primaries. That being said, we might see an all out hate-blitz from Rudy G. to appeal to these psychos. Psychos like JT and JM. Trash, in other words.
This blogs got everything: mayors in drag (gotta love a repug with a sense of humor), some jew boy flippin’ off mister cubano, psychos . . . and it’s only tuesday!
Psychos like JT and JM. Trash, in other words.Posted by: ddub | November 14, 2006 at 06:44 PM
Kirjain osata johon te suorana l?§hetyksen?§…
Will the secular media report the truth?
http://www.obsessionthemovie.com/12min.htm
Guiliani can’t be the Republican choice because he doesn’t hate gays enough. That’s the number one issue of the Republican party.
JR..
check the credentials.. that wasn’t me… it was kansasMAN.
The question is much the same as the Dems faced. Do the Republicans want to be “ideologically pure,” or do they want to win?
This election, Dems decided they wanted to win first, and worry about ideological direction later.
I suspect that Republicans will do the same. That is the name of the game, of course. Winning elections.
That said, I think Giuliani has a serious shot at the nomination. I don’t think most Americans care whether he was divorced or not. His positions on some issues concern me (i.e. 2nd amendment) but I don’t know that those issues are controlling. We’ll see.
“Baker, the attorney for the Saudi Royal Family.”
. . . and W.’s 2000 campaign manager. Geez, if they needed an “unbiased” Repub, why didn’t they just choose Karl Rove?
“check the credentials.. that wasn’t me… it was kansasMAN.”
Hey, there, kansasMAN, since you know who Ed is (or least have some delusional notion of who he is), you probably know who kansassam is, too.
I think you were deliberately trolling Sam, but try another nic, even if you weren’t. Thanks.
Sorry the error kSAM.
Hey k”man”? Ya might wanna choose a more original nic.
This person has been posting for some time now.. I figured it would soon be a case of mistaken identity… so, I’m not opposed to changing my nic to better fit my e-mail..
kansassam is my aol e-mail, samuel53 is yahoo…
what do you think people?
JM, I can protect myself from your weak curse with my jar of gypsy tears. Try harder, bitch
I live in Medicine Hat AB Canada. I watched with undescrible emotions,along with the rest of the world, the horrors of 9-11. Mr. Juliani dealt with the tragedy with strength and leader ship. He showed his humanity as well as a steely determination druing a time when all of those around him were understandably falling apart. While he was sharing a day to day update on the TV I was developed a deep respect for him. I felt then he should run for president. Good luck and God bless you Mr. Juliani.Sincerly,Denyse, from Medicine Hat, Alberta,Canada