Posted on 11/14/2006 1:51:18 PM PST by DCBandita
The announcement by McCain, who has put together campaign organizations in many of the states with early nominating contests, was widely expected. The intentions of Giuliani, who has been less active in early organizing, had been less clear.
Giuliani's campaign team said the committee was simply an opening move designed to keep his options open, with a final decision still to come.
"This filing affords him the opportunity to raise money and put together an organization to assist him in making his decision," Giuliani adviser Anthony Carbonetti said.
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My personal opinion is that IF (and that's a big if) Giuliani could get the Republican nomination, it would herald a return to a more traditional form of conservatism - pro-law enforcement, fiscally conservative, smaller government etc. without legislating social issues whatsoever.
Speaking only for myself, I can say that I would welcome that - it would be nice to have a CHOICE that didn't involve the hand of the religious right.
I'd appreciate any thoughtful insight from this community.
Oh and - I'm unfamiliar with the posting format over here. Apologies if I've inadvertently broken any rules.
Better duck. You are about to be shot at by a bunch of RINO hunters.
Could be.
Heh. Won't be any worse than getting shot at by the DINO hunters!! Sometimes the middle is dangerous...
IBTZ
I think it's split, while many like Guiliani's views on defense of country and how he handled the attacks of 9/11, they're nto too enthused about his liberal social agenda.
And what's wrong with religion in molding and guiding someone's political viewpoints?
Pardon my ignorance... IBTZ?
I can only speak for myself, and while I think Rudy is overall a good man, he would not be my choice for president.
Good luck to you! ;-)
The fact that you, an open Democrat, speak positively of Rudy is the same reason he will not make it through the primary.
Nothing personal, but the love Democrats and liberal types have for Rudy is his downfall, if they would stay in the background he'd have a much easier time
Sorry, I read what you said again...my bad.
I'm curious. What does "reasonably pro-gun" mean? Also, what the hell is Democrat "who trends VERY moderate"? Do you have a penis AND a vagina?
In Before The Zot. (Don't ask me what a Zot is.)
IMO I could vote for Guilianni easier than I could for McCain. Only his stance on abortion holds him back.
The religious right is not near as prevalent in republican politicsas it has been amde out to be. Abortion doesnt have to be a religious issue, Its mostly an issue of right and wrong. Its is wrong to kill. To kill the most vulnerable among us is even more wrong. If you dont want babies , do something about it before lying down and making them.
I think if (and only if) Giuliani came out and said that he believes that most of the social issues of our time (abortion, gay marriage, etc) are States Rights issues and NOT Federal issues... and he said that he would nominate Originalist Judges and Justices who would enforce State's rights in the Constitution, then he may have a chance at the nomination.
If he doesn't do this... he's got no shot whatsoever.
He's waaaaay too socially liberal for my family. He wouldn't get our vote. Scratch the conservative Christian right as well. He won't get theirs either.
He's pro-abort, pro-homo, anti-gun, and too NYC.
I'm sure Rudy is a very qualified man, but not as a conservative representative. Maybe another position within the party would be a better idea.
I ask only because many members of what you call "the religious right", more accurately "true conservatives" here, proudly promoted staying home, increasing the chances of your vote coming true.
LOL! If you haven't noticed the leadership and platform of your party is very pro-gun grabbing and pro-illegal immigration.
JMO, I think you should visit your nearest used car lot, seems that you enjoy the experience of being snookered.
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