Posted on 11/14/2006 8:08:43 PM PST by Rawlings
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.
Newt has a real intellect unlike that empty suit OBama..I watched a OBama speech on C-Span to see what all the MSM drooling was about what a fake, phoney fraud..if he is what passes for a rising political star we should skip elections and just have the editor for PEOPLE Magazine pick the President.
Well, at least the second 1/2 of your nic is correct. ;^)
Bingo!
Define "our people". Please.
What's particularly ambiguous about his electability? I don't find it ambiguous at all. He isn't a credible national candidate and is unelectable even for statewide office in most fairly conservative states, let alone a national election.
What makes you unsure of this?
Ronald Reagan CPAC Speech - A MUST read!
March 1, 1975
http://www.conservative.org/pressroom/reagan/reagan1975.asp
Good question. I don't want any of those choices either. I especially do NOT want John McCain!!!
Nancee
Nope, Newt not only has NO chance of ever becoming president, but would NOT make a good one. His actions speak much louder than his words and I once was a gigantic fan of his.
RUDY is not a conservative period Bush looks like Reagan compared to him...Can you imagine what he would pick for federal judges? The next election will be about just how whacked out our federal judiciary will be for the next decade...
Uh, I was being dismissive. Unless you were proffering "Forget it!" as something "factual".
"LOL"
he can finesse it - it will be tough.
let's face it, no republican president would nominate an openly anti-abortion SCOTUS justice. it doesn't happen, we have to read between the lines on the nominee, and they dodge every senate question on the topic. we all know the game. Rudy can say he supports constitutional justices, with no abortion litmus test either way. and if Roe goes on constitutional grounds, abortion doesn't become illegal - it goes back to the states.
militant was already registered at the time =)
Not to mention a powerful weapon in our psychological war against the Islamic extremists. A single, black, beautiful, & smart female running the most powerful nation in the world (The Great Satan in their book) is bound to cause many of the enemy ranks to suffer heart attacks and strokes! Thin their ranks! ;-)
Haley is a GREAT choice....but he is actually NO choice at all, because he has stated that he is NOT going to run. :-(
Barbour could have all of the roll your sleeves up and get it done appeal that we need.
A stark contrast to blanco and nagin as well as the general Dem mantra
kinda like being voted best teen acne after this election cycle
not really something to brag about
He could also go a VERY long way on his record, but he is NOT going to run.
Rudy is also pro gay marriage, and anti second amendment.
And support for unlimited abortions has been declining for many years.
Beside the fact in a Realpolitik level Rudy mroe than likely can't win in NY against Hilliary in a presidential bid.
You are correct. I have been sounding the alarm about 08 since 2000. For a long time, everyone kept saying, it's too early...now...all of a sudden...it's not just not too early, but, we have 3 maybe 4 (if you include Frist) people capable of making a serious run. Not a consider leader among the lot. And as you say, it's a bit late. It is only 15 months from the first primaries/caucus.
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