Posted on 09/13/2007 6:49:46 PM PDT by finnman69
A majority of Americans say they would feel more comfortable with Rudy Giuliani in the White House than Hillary Clinton if another terrorist attack were to happen in the United States, according to a new FOX News poll.
When compared to other top Republican candidates, more voters see Giuliani as hardworking and as a strong leader, while Clinton leads the Democratic field for not only having the right experience, but also being able to bring about change — as well as doing whatever it takes to win. Views are divided on whether it’s appropriate for Oprah Winfrey to use her celebrity status to encourage support of Barack Obama.
The latest FOX News poll shows that if the United States were hit with a terrorist attack, by a 50 percent to 36 percent margin, Americans would rather have Giuliani in charge than Clinton, including 28 percent of Democrats and an overwhelming 80 percent of Republicans. Independents split in Giuliani’s favor 47 percent to Clinton’s 28 percent.
Opinion Dynamics Corp. conducted the national telephone poll of 900 registered voters for FOX News from Sept. 11 to Sept. 12. The poll has a 3-point error margin.
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http://www.foxnews.com/projects/pdf/091307_release_web.pdf
Primary race summary:
Clinton 43%, Obama 24%, Edwards 13%
Giuliani 32%,Thompson 21%, McCain 15% percent, Romney 8%. By 51 percent to 43 percent, Giuliani bests Thompson in a two-way race among Republicans.
It's early, but I was figurin' on a horse race. Though, I will concede I thought Rudy's comments on immigration had sunk him last week.
I guess I was wrong.
“FOX News Poll: Rudy Giuliani Preferred President Over Hillary Clinton If Terrorists Attack America”
Trudyt vs Hillary? The only difference is the penis. I’m not sure who has it, but that’s the difference.
I prefer anyone but Hillary, whether there’s a terrorist attack or not.
Rudy’s a lot less likely to cry if we get attacked again, whereas Hillary is liable to cry if somebody just gets to close to her podium during a debate.
For reasons I’m guessing has to do with FNC’s polling partner, Opinion Dynamics, FNC polls always trend very liberal.
I’ve never found Fox polls to be very accurate, whether it’s one like this, a post-debate text message poll showing Ron Paul as the winner, or Ruben Studdard besting Clay Aiken.
I can see criticizing Rudy’s stance on the 2nd Amendment and abortion, but in all fairness, the guy gets it when it comes to national defense and fighting the jihadis. Rudy vs. hillary on national defense is not even close.
What does the Rutard know about "foreign policy" that can't be found on a Chinese restaurant placemat?
Opinion Dynamics has a really rotten record of accuracy.
Rudy’s slams today on Hillary and the Slimes will help. He’s sucking up all of the air in the room and taking the fight to the left.
Rudy is the guy that refused money for NYC from an Arabian prince after comments he made regarding 9/11. Hillary’s the one who takes money from any foreigner for her campaign.
Hillary’s the one that kissed Arafat’s wife after she made a speech saying, “”Our [Palestinian] people have been submitted to the daily and intensive use of poisonous gas by the Israeli forces, which has led to an increase in cancer cases among women and children.” Rudy kicked Yassar Arafat out of an event in NYC saying, “New York City will not honor terrorists and dictators.”
...and you say they’re the same? What reality do you live in?
IMHO, when push comes to shove...it’ll be Rudy...
I have to say that just about anyone (other than Obama) would be preferred over Hillary in that circumstance.
Fox is in full Rudy pimp mode.
Giuliani as NYC mayor has had more exposure to foreign policy and had far more meetings with world leaders that George W Bush did when he ran for president. Giuliani will be a great world leader as president, but more importantly a great American leader.
If you believe that, I have some beachfront property in Kansas to sell you.
I noticed that myself.
My opinion, also.
To all....please don't use "horse race" and shrillary in the same sentence.
I won't sleep easy tonight.
(Toxic image of large cankles with the north end face of a south bound camel)
Here's my handicapping (again, this is only nuts & bolts stuff, not issues, character or image):
Hillary Clinton - absolutely superb campaign, easily the best of any candidate. Only Romney's comes close. Here the campaign is far better than the candidate.
Mitt Romney - excellent campaign so far, but not yet tested in adversity like Clinton's.
Barrack Obama - good campaign, and it plus Hillary's titantic personal negatives are the only things keeping this not-ready-for-prime-time candidate in the race.
Giuliani & McCain tied for fourth, with adequate campaigns.
Fred Thompson - poor so far, and he is fast running out of time to get it together. He can't win without a ground game and there is simply no sign of one. His lack of major executive experience indicates that he can't turn things around fast enough.
I agree.
Even Iraq Hussein Osama?
Faux News Poll:
Ted Bundy preferred President over Hillary Clinton, even if all terrorists suddenly disappear.
Spare me the bad lecture, it aint working on this Noo Yawker.
On social issues there is not a gnats worth of difference betwixt the two. Social issues are my number one concern. Because of that, in a Trudy v Hillary race?
Pass the popcorn.
Even though Rudy is a New Yorker, he has a very nice, down home touch with people. He’s not an Ivy Leaguer, and he can play the ethnic card whenever he wants.
“I can see criticizing Rudy’s stance on the 2nd Amendment and abortion, but in all fairness, the guy gets it when it comes to national defense and fighting the jihadis. Rudy vs. hillary on national defense is not even close.”
Trudy! (Bill Clinton only tougher on defense)
God forbid that we have to have another Terrorist Attack on our soil before November ‘08 to keep Hillary out of the White House.
yep
Rudy was raised in Brooklyn, wasn’t he? I’ll never understand how New Yorkers took in that Carpet Bagger when we all KNOW she doesn’t live in Chappaqua - that’s Bill’s residence. Her residence is in Washington - bought and paid for by American taxpayers. She’s so sure of herself and her “campaign” handlers, but Rudy took down the Mafia gang in the 80s, so I wouldn’t be at all surprised that he doesn’t have a heck of a file on her and will open up said file at the most appropriate time.
Well, Duh!
I don’t think you have really thought about the difference but that’s okay. Most of American hasn’t.
“Social issues” are more important to you that terrorism? That the threat to all of us from Jihadists not to mention the rest of the world?
If so, well hunker down dude, because you haven’t yet seen the social issues that will bedevil you.
I don’t think you have really thought about the difference but that’s okay. Most of American hasn’t.
When the Republican party faithful WAKE UP and remember who they are, Rudy won’t be the nominee so I’m not worried about it.
“Social issues” are more important to you that terrorism?”
Yes.
“That the threat to all of us from Jihadists not to mention the rest of the world?”
I do not feel threatened by the Islamists.
Forgot to add one more to that last....
Exactly WHAT EXPERIENCE does Trudy Julie Annie possess on DEFENSE ISSUES that makes him better than ANY OTHER REPUBLICAN RUNNING?
You are not interested in a conversation and your use of “trudie Ann” tells me your emotional age is about 12 so unless you can talk like an adult, don’t bother me. Oh hell, don’t bother me no matter how you talk. Life is short.
IOW, you WILL NOT answer that question because the only POSSIBLE answer defuses your reasoning for supporting him.
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