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Giuliani: Resilient Frontrunner
News and Policy ^ | 8/11/07 | Zim Sidney

Posted on 08/11/2007 11:48:00 AM PDT by Mediahawk

Despite a clear liberal political track record on social issues that puts him on the wrong side of the influential conservative base of the Repubican Party, former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani continues to lead the pack of GOP presidential hopefuls. Former Tennessee Republican senator Fred Thompson who is yet to officially declare his candidacy has been giving Giuliani a good run for his money, but the former New York mayor according to some polls is still managing to hold off the Thompson challenge . He has been the target of sustained attacks from both the left and the right, and yet as noted by Matthew Continetti of the Weekly Standard, Giuliani is standing and advancing boldly toward victory at the head of the pack when by many expectations he should be trudging toward defeat at the backend of the race.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: abortion; conservatism; gay; giuliani; rudy
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1 posted on 08/11/2007 11:48:02 AM PDT by Mediahawk
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To: Mediahawk

Well spandex does have a lot of give...


2 posted on 08/11/2007 11:52:48 AM PDT by ejonesie22 (Vote for the man who will keep those Barbary Pirates at bay, RON PAUL 1816!)
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To: ejonesie22

Stirring the pot again I see!!


3 posted on 08/11/2007 11:56:49 AM PDT by ontap (Just another backstabbing conservative)
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To: ontap

It’s a blessing and a curse...

But I even bash my own guy, so at least I’m all about equal time...


4 posted on 08/11/2007 12:03:37 PM PDT by ejonesie22 (Vote for the man who will keep those Barbary Pirates at bay, RON PAUL 1816!)
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To: Mediahawk

Romney’s supposed to fick his sagging a$$ tonight in Ames.


5 posted on 08/11/2007 12:04:27 PM PDT by johnny7 ("But that one on the far left... he had crazy eyes")
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To: johnny7

fick = kick


6 posted on 08/11/2007 12:05:18 PM PDT by johnny7 ("But that one on the far left... he had crazy eyes")
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To: Mediahawk

Rooty a sanctuary city conservative.


7 posted on 08/11/2007 12:05:46 PM PDT by junta (It's Jihad stupid! It's the borders stupid! It's Political Correctness stupid!)
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To: Mediahawk
".......but the former New York mayor according to some polls is still managing to hold off the Thompson challenge"

Morons. It's not a challenge until Fred actually declares his candidacy. At which point RINO RUDY will begin his circling of the bowl.
8 posted on 08/11/2007 12:10:11 PM PDT by stm
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http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=ODUwOWY1YjczOTVmNmM2YTQ1MWRmNGY4NzQ5Y2E0YTI=

Finally, recent poll data sheds some light on the question of how Giuliani's stance on abortion will play among Republican primary voters. Supporters and opponents alike have something to seize upon. On the one hand,"Barely four-in-ten (41%) Republican voters, including independents who lean Republican, can identify Giuliani as the GOP candidate who supports a woman's right to choose when it comes to abortion, while the rest either incorrectly named another GOP candidate (12%) or say they do not know (47%)."

9 posted on 08/11/2007 12:10:30 PM PDT by Ol' Sparky
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To: Mediahawk
Whoever Zim Sidney is, he doesn’t speak for conservatives.

Fact is, Rooty has lost support since the beginning of the summer. During that time Fred Thompson has gained support among conservatives. This is not by coincidence. Many conservatives have seen Rooty`s liberal record and they don’t want any part of him.

10 posted on 08/11/2007 12:14:36 PM PDT by Reagan Man (FUHGETTABOUTIT Rudy....... Conservatives don't vote for liberals!)
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"Rudy supporter!"

11 posted on 08/11/2007 12:44:34 PM PDT by inkling (exurbanleague.com)
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To: stm

He’s an out and out liberal.


12 posted on 08/11/2007 1:28:07 PM PDT by Mediahawk
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To: Reagan Man

Atually, Reagan Man, you got to really read the piece to know that I’m not rooting for Rudy -— nor for Thompson either.

I can’t take a position for Thompson until he declares his intentions and clearly explains his positions on issues such as abortion.


13 posted on 08/11/2007 1:28:07 PM PDT by Mediahawk
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To: Mediahawk
I'm calling BS on this. First of all, these polls are unreliably and are formed from the nation's media center - you guessed it - NYC. Everyone has cell phones now.
14 posted on 08/11/2007 1:30:00 PM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist (Ron Paul: Doctor. Military Captain. Constitutionalist. Patriot. Devout Christian.)
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To: Mediahawk

Welcome to Free Republic.


15 posted on 08/11/2007 1:32:34 PM PDT by Tench_Coxe
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To: Ol' Sparky

>>>Barely four-in-ten (41%) Republican voters, including independents who lean Republican, can identify Giuliani as the GOP candidate who supports a woman’s right to choose when it comes to abortion, while the rest either incorrectly named another GOP candidate (12%) or say they do not know (47%).”<<<

An ignorant electorate does ignorant things...


16 posted on 08/11/2007 1:39:42 PM PDT by CheyennePress
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To: Mediahawk
My reply wasn’t directed to you. When you post a thread, your screen name appears at the #1 post, thereby making you most logical choice for FReepers to reply to.

Having said that, I did mention the author by name and never mentioned you, in any way, shape or form.

Don’t be so touchy, newbie.

17 posted on 08/11/2007 1:48:00 PM PDT by Reagan Man (FUHGETTABOUTIT Rudy....... Conservatives don't vote for liberals!)
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To: Reagan Man

Peace, man! All’s well.


18 posted on 08/11/2007 2:07:08 PM PDT by Mediahawk
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