(Yes, that IS Rudy Giuliani.)
Posted on 10/02/2005 9:21:43 AM PDT by wagglebee
Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani said Sunday he will contemplate next year whether to run for president in 2008.
"I will be considering it next year," Giuliani said during a visit to Denmark. But he added that playing with the idea of running for the Republican nomination for president did not mean he would actually do it.
"Sometime you warm up and get ready and you don't get in and pitch," he told reporters, in a baseball analogy.
Giuliani who was praised for his leadership following the September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center, thanked Danish firefighters who raised $8,400 in support for their New York colleagues.
"To us it was the only thing we could do, raise money and show our support," firefighter Jens Hjorth said.
Eight firefighters from the station raised the money by recording a CD with six songs called "The Skyline Changed." They sold 27,000 copies.
On Sunday, the band members handed over a copy of the CD to Giuliani, who in return gave them a New York Fire Department hat.
Giuliani was in Denmark to speak at a business leadership conference in the Danish capital on Monday.
In 2000, Giuliani ran for the U.S. Senate, but dropped out after he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
No one sees Giuliani as a circus act.
Sounds good especially if the Republican is a dud.
We really like George Allen and Rick Santorum.
If you're asking me who I'd like... it be Giuliani and Rice... in either order.
Bump.
"MAybe if we get a good solid conservative on the SCOTUS, then Rudy's "pro-choice" position won't matter as much."
A step backwards. Sorry. We worked too hard to get where we are.
I don't believe there are five Republicans who can win in 2008.
Only Giuliani and McCain.
Since we are fantasizing, I prefer leggy brunettes to blonds so you will need to find another running mate for Handily.
With any luck the Democrats will put up Larry King in opposition.
Handily=Hannity
Rice is already turning to the UN too much. By the time 2008 comes around, she'll need to do something impressive, and that can't possibly be with the UN's help.
(Yes, that IS Rudy Giuliani.)
You fail to understand the role of the Secretary of State.
Ditto.
"I don't believe there are five Republicans who can win in 2008. Only Giuliani and McCain."
Well, I guess you figure we're doomed to lose then. Man would I be depressed if I were you. FRegards....
Laugh but it revels a confident man.
We know he's tough.
We also know he has a sense of humor where appropriate.
"Perhaps he could be George Allen's running mate."
Nah.
If Mr. Giuliani is on the ticket, the Republicans will lose the election.
Putting Mr. Giuliani on the ticket is to tell social conservatives to get lost. We'd take the hint.
"You fail to understand the role of the Secretary of State."
Actually, I think the UN is opposed to a successful Secretary of State. After all, it was organized by Algar Hiss, a Soviet Spy, and once run by former Nazi, Eric Waldheim.
What are you saying, that you believe he's actually a real live transvestite? You think he'd wear pearls to the inauguration?
Open your eyes.... And I'm not a man.
Diplomacy is the job of the Sec State.
Talking about diplomats and government is the job of talking heads. Talking and doing are two different things.
Dear Alberta's Child,
To add to your list:
7. He's running for the nomination of the wrong party. He'd be much more at home running as a Lieberman-style Democrat.
sitetest
Bookmark and come back to read this in Nov 2008.
If Hannity is President-elect, I'll bow to your foresight.
And make sure you wave to the pig flying past your window too. ;~)
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