Giuliani is betting everything on 9/11. He actually has a pretty good record as mayor of New York although it has some kinks and errors in it. I'm not surprised that he's bringing back images of 9/11 now. Giuliani warns of 'new 9/11' if Dems win - Politico.com. This fear tactic worked well for Bush Administration in 2004, but it tanked in 2006, so it might not be the right choice.
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One of Rudy's biggest drawbacks is that he has a temper. He has never really caught on that, as a politician, you have to deal with the media when you want to and when you don't. The Daily News calls him rude because he went off when someone asked him when he will say violations of civil rights in response to terrorism has gone too far. I guess he doesn't plan on saying anything. Ex-mayor erupts over query on rights - Nation / World - NY Daily News
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One of Rudy's biggest drawbacks is that he has a temper. He has never really caught on that, as a politician, you have to deal with the media when you want to and when you don't. The Daily News calls him rude because he went off when someone asked him when he will say violations of civil rights in response to terrorism has gone too far. I guess he doesn't plan on saying anything. Ex-mayor erupts over query on rights - Nation / World - NY Daily News
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Despite all of his liberal leanings, Rudy is still the first choice of white GOP evangelicals. I realize his 9/11 reputation is strong with this set, but does it really outweigh everything else? He is pro-choice, which I thought was a deal-killer with this group. He is not going to lay any hammer down on illegal immigration, he's pro-gay marriage, gun control and let's not even start with the mistresses and wives. Of all the top candidates, I still say that Romney is the one who reflects their values the most, except he isn't a "Christian" by label. Abortion aside, conservative Christians like Giuliani for 2008 GOP nomination - Los Angeles Times
--------------------------------Have you noticed that Giuliani won't talk about Iraq? He will talk all about 9/11 and how we have to avoid another one, but he won't talk about Iraq. He says we have to rebuild, but he won't give an opinion on much else. Because of this, he's only inviting the press to push him even harder on the topic. Giuliani declines to assess troop hike - Los Angeles Times
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Despite his stand on gun control, abortion, gay marriage and...well basically every other issue conservatives seethe over, Rudy did pretty well in Spartanburg, SC. You're asking, what in the hell was he doing anywhere near or around South Carolina. I know, right? Giuliani leads Spartanburg fundraising contest GoUpstate.com Spartanburg, S.C.
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We spoke too soon. Now Rudy is flip flopping on abortion, somewhat. His opinion on partial-birth abortions, which SCOTUS recently struck down, has changed since he was in favor of it in 1997. Giuliani shifts stance on disputed abortion method - Los Angeles Times
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Oh hell, now he's shifting on immigration. He used to be an advocate for illegal immigrants and fought efforts to deny illegals benefits. Now...not so much. Clearly the handlers are being listened to which is a shift in itself. Rudy doesn't usually listen to anyone. That's the NY way. Giuliani Shifts His Tone on Immigration - New York Times
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OMG, it's getting worse. Now Rudy is changing his stand on gun control. He used to think guns were bad, which one can understand from the NY that was NY when he first came to power. However, one little trip to SC and that mandate on handguns he once talked about was just a moment of weakness. Jonathan Martin's Blog - Politico.com. You can see it now. Rudy doing a commercial saying, "Guns don't kill people. People kill people." Actually, Rudy people with guns kill people, but I understand your base, so if you want to go with the "guns for everyone" theme, that's what you should do.
