Posted on 10/26/2005 1:00:17 PM PDT by areafiftyone
(AP) - Former New York City Mayor Rudy Guiliani joined Jerry Kilgore's Republican run for governor Wednesday in Norfolk.
At a fund-raiser, Guiliani lamented the absence of his beloved New York Yankees in the World Series and sung the praises of Kilgore, who is seeking to succeed Governor Mark Warner.
Guiliani said the race is about electing what he called a "real leader" like Kilgore, and a governor who wants to empower people, not government.
Later, Kilgore told reporters he was not asked to attend a visit Friday by President Bush in Norfolk. He said he didn't feel slighted because the event is about policy, not politics.
Democrat Tim Kaine is campaigning in northern Virginia today.
Thank you, Mr. Mayor.
I'm not familiar with this race? How is Kilgore doing?
Guiliani should be very popular in NJ, keep it up guys.
Very close race. I think Rasmussen had a poll last week showing Kilgore with 46%, Kaine with 44%.
Yikes! Well hopefully Giuliani will give him a boost!
Recent polls have Kilgore up by 2%. Depending on the poll it's either 48-46 (latest Rasmussen) or 44-42 (latest Mason Dixon).
But, Kilgore has the cash and the momentum. Polls typically under sample the GOP in Virginia. Last November, up until about 8:00 the "exit polls" (at least the ones they were releasing) had Kerry winning Virginia. Bush carried it by 9 pts.
Still, we're taking nothing for granted. The last two week push is on. I'm cautiously optimistic that we'll see a GOP sweep.
The Wa. Post is reporting that Kilgore decided not to attend a speech by Bush in Norfolk this Friday. Any one know why Kilgore would not take the opportunity to be seen with the President? It seems like it would be a good idea to have the President out with him as much as possible over the last few weeks.
I'm just guessing, but there are a couple of reasons.
1) It's not a Kilgore event, so ~he~ wouldn't be the headline. The President, the First Lady and Vice President have already been in the state for Kilgore.
2) It's debatable whether the President would help or hurt at this point. I think a strong statement by the President could still help.
But I googled up the article. Did you read it?
Going to the Bush event would mean ~cancelling~ a speech to the NAACP luncheon. Can you imagine the howls from the left (which includes the media) if he cancelled that appearance at this late date?
I missed that - thanks.
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