Posted on 11/14/2006 8:18:03 AM PST by areafiftyone
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) made it official on Monday, filing paperwork to launch a 2008 Presidential campaign.
The action comes as Giuliani is the top choice of Republican voters nationwide earning support from 24% of likely GOP voters. Senator John McCain (R), considered by many insiders to have the early advantage, and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice are close on Giuliani’s heels.
In General Election match-ups, Giuliani is tied at 46% support with New York Senator Hillary Clinton (D). However, Giuliani leads when matched against Senator Barack Obama (D) and former Vice President Al Gore (D). Clinton, Obama, and Gore are currently leading the Democratic nomination field.
Giuliani, often referred to as America’s Mayor for his leadership following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, is exceedingly popular nationwide. He is viewed favorably by 63% of voters and unfavorably by just 27%.
Still, he faces many challenges on the road to the White House. Despite his high favorables, Giuliani displays a consistently weaker performance than McCain when matched against Democratic contenders. Also, while many Americans are aware of the Mayor’s role following 9/11, not as many are aware of his standing on a variety of social issues. The Mayor’s views are closer to those of New York City than to the conservative Republican base. Some suggest that it is impossible for anyone with Giuliani’s views to win a Republican nomination. However, in light of the “thumping” received by Republicans during Election 2006, Republicans may apply a different set of criteria as they select a nominee for 2008.
Last summer, Rasmussen Reports surveys found that Giuliani and McCain were seen as closer to the political center than either President Bush or Democratic contenders. The challenge for both men is that their stands create tensions within the party—both Giuliani and McCain are seen as closer to the Democrats’ political center than to that of the GOP.
Rasmussen Reports has been polling every night on Election 2008 and will continue releasing daily updates until the winner of Election 2008 is declared.
I wouldn't vote for Giuliani, but he's not one-tenth as despicable as McCain.
This is where Giuliani's candidacy falls apart.
1. Nobody has any evidence to support this statement, especially since he has never held an elected position where "prosecuting the war on terror" was part of his responsibility. Nothing he has done since he left office would indicate that he'd be any better than anyone else on this issue.
2. The "war on terror" won't even be a winning campaign issue in 2008 unless this country faces another 9/11-type attack between now and then -- in which case all current polls and prognostications are meaningless anyway.
Rudiots?
Maybe. We'll have to have a vote. :)
there are plenty of people lined up to air dirty laundry about rudy back here in nyc. we'll see if they come out of the woodwork. you guys remember bernie kerik? no? exactly.
Rudiacs!
Really ???????????? I remember a little gun ban under Clinton. I have not forgotton and NEVER will. Sorry I will work aganist Gulliani. That is just a fact of life. He is a nobody that the MSM would love as he supports thier politics not mine. So what he looked good for 24 hours after 9-11 he was hated before that. I am not so easily mind controlled by the MSM and mainstreet so called Republicians....
Wrong. It would be an international catastrophe. Even from over here, I will do everything I can to prevent her from getting into the Oval Office. Mrs Ivan and I are already talking about vacationing in 2008 to campaign in swing states, if it would be useful. We do not want that bitch anywhere near the levers of power.
Regards, Ivan
Giuliani 24%
Rice 18%
McCain 17%
OUCH!!!...thats gotta leave a mark on the Rudy haters!
"Go Newt..."
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Now we're getting serious!
"I'd vote third party".
Wow. Unbelievable.
How about Giuliani-Bush? Jeb has ruled out a 2008 Presidential bid, but he tends to duck the VP question.
"One thing about Rudy, I think he would kick serious arse when it comes to terrorism."
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Why?
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Because of the way he handled crime as mayor of NYC, almost being solely responsible for a huge drop in the NATIONAl crime rate. He did that by refusing to coddle criminals like his predecessors. He was there for 9/11. He returned that Sheikh's check because he blamed Israel. I think he'd be a bare-knuckle brawler when it comes to the war on terror.
Can I prove it? No. I'm just telling you what I think.
I like it, but being a Catholic myself and I am not sure the all Catholic team would fly.
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