Posted on 11/14/2006 3:42:18 PM PST by motife
Draft Rudy Giuliani For President Begins Radio Ads in Key States
Committee To Encourage Former New York Mayor To Run For President In 2008 Airs First Ads In Iowa & New Hampshire
(Chicago, IL) One year after its formation, Draft Rudy Giuliani for President announced today that it has begun airing radio ads in Iowa and New Hampshire encouraging Mayor Giuliani to run for president in 2008.
"With the mid-term elections now over, Americans are already thinking about 2008," said Draft Rudy Giuliani spokesman, Allen Fore. "Mayor Giuliani has a demonstrated record of success and is exactly the kind of leader that people are looking for right now."
The sixty-second spot focuses on Mayor Giuliani's heroism after the events of September 11, 2001, and on his ability to cut through partisan politics in a divided Washington. The script of the ad reads, in part:
At times of crisis, Americans look to their leaders for strength, hope, and leadership. Five years ago, Americans looked to our president first, but we also looked to another man to help guide us through the darkness, Mayor Rudolph Giuliani. He wasn't just the mayor of New York, he was America's mayor . . . Rudy Giuliani has shown us what it takes to lead in the toughest of circumstances.
As America begins to focus on who will be our next president, we want change. We want someone who will rise above partisan politics and get things done . . . Please join us in asking Rudy Giuliani to run for president of the United States. We need his steady hand and his steadfast leadership. Sign a petition to draft Rudy Giuliani for President at draftrudygiuliani.com. Draft Rudy Giuliani for President is a federal committee filed with the Federal Election Commission and cannot, by law, coordinate its efforts with Mayor Giuliani.
"This is an all-volunteer effort," added Fore. "The thousands of people who have signed our petition online at www.draftrudygiuliani.com have already shown us that there is strong support for a Giuliani candidacy. And we want to do everything we can to encourage Mayor Giuliani to run for president. American would be well-served by having Rudy Giuliani in the White House."
The mayor has stated publicly that he will make a final decision about a 2008 presidential bid either later this year or in early 2007. Just yesterday, it was announced that he has officially begun the process of exploring a run.
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The first radio ad, "We Needed Him Then, We Need Him Now," can be heard and downloaded online at:
http://www.draftrudygiuliani.com/audio/We_Needed_Him_Then,_We_Need_Him_Now.mp3
Hi sissy,
I think Rudy could exorcise the curse of Pete Wilson in Callifornia. I agree!
carrying water for the rino guiliani?
ooooo he had cccaaaaaaaaaaaancer and stood on a pile of rubble with bullhorn, why that is presidential material. who put you to this, Rush?
who the f* is blunt? another rino no doubt
CHaffee/Jeffords 08 !!!
From Rudy's speech:
"Finally, let's look at the Republican record on judges. Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Alito are models of what judges should be in this country. They are principled individuals who can be trusted to defend the original intent of the Constitution rather than trying to legislate their own political beliefs from the bench. The successful appointments of Justices Roberts and Alito are signs of promises kept."
I already like Rudy and if I see him campaign this way, I'd campaign for him.
He's the current Governor of Missouri
As for being a RINO, I don't think so
See Taking a Blunt Approach (Missouri's governor balances the budget without raising taxes)
Between the pro-lifers and the gun people here in New Hampshire, I just don't see Guiliani getting out of here without being seriously shredded. He's just not a "moderate" on these two issues: he loves abortion (esp. partial birth) and hates private gun ownership.
I've always liked Guiliani. Even bought his book on leadership. He has the makings of a very good leader. He will have to convince so people he is right on some issues.
One thing I've noticed is that politicans change their views when they broaden it for national politics. I'd like to see where he stands on the issues that everyone comlains about.
I'll vote libertarian if Guiliani is the choice
ooooo he had cccaaaaaaaaaaaancer and stood on a pile of rubble
Rudy had the Cancer, W had the bull horn.
You are confused..........
Limbaugh is interested in supporting Rudy?
Has he stated these views recently? Remember, he was running New York City!
Between the pro-lifers and the gun people here in New Hampshire, I just don't see Guiliani getting out of here without being seriously shredded
You not serious are you? How long have you lived in NH?
If your description of NH is true how did McCann beat W in 2000?
"That's because he dropped out and had a bigger fight to win, against cancer."
He may have also decided that presidents don't usually come out of the Senate. In retrospect, Allen made a mistake by running for the senate, imo.
McCain beat W. in 2000 because it was an open primary and a lot of Independents voted in the Republican primary for McCain (we also have same-day voter registration). That was his high watermark. On the Democrat side, Bradley had basically flamed out and Gore was already the assumed nominee, so that race drew far fewer independent voters.
Rudy had prostate cancer. I saddens me greatly that the uninformed get to vote.
Did you know that Rudy's dad was a leg breaker for the mob?
McCain beat W. in 2000 because it was an open primary and a lot of Independents voted in the Republican primary for McCain
By the looks of this election NH is more "moderate" and "independent" than they were in 2000.
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