Posted on 11/27/2006 2:02:23 PM PST by mathprof
Americans have the warmest feelings about former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Republican Sen. John McCain and Democratic Sen. Barack Obama, according to a poll released Monday that scores the popularity of national leaders.
The Quinnipiac University's "thermometer reading," taken the week after the Nov. 7 election, asked voters to rate their feelings for 20 leaders on a scale of 0 to 100.
Giuliani, a Republican weighing a presidential bid in 2008, scored the highest at 64.2. Obama and McCain, who are also considering a 2008 campaign, finished next at 58.8 and 57.7.
President Bush was 15th out of 20 while his secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, was fourth and former President Clinton fifth.
New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton scored ninth of the 20 leaders with a score of 49. Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry, the 2004 Democratic nominee who was roundly criticized before the election for suggesting that students who don't study could end up stuck in Iraq, came in last at 39.6.
Kerry later apologized for what he said was a botched joke.
Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi, in line to become the next House Speaker, improved her standing, moving from last to 12th in a few weeks. The next Senate Majority leader, Democrat Harry Reid, was 19th.
"As we enter the presidential campaign of 2008, Giuliani and McCain are in enviable positions," said Peter Brown, assistant poll director. "They are well-regarded and most Americans are quite familiar with them. Obama's showing is impressive, but four in 10 Americans still don't know enough about him to have an opinion."
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Most of your Giulani quotes are over 15 years old.
It's more then that. Obama does what a lot more politicians should do, and that's explain his positions in a logical, coherent fashion, confronts the arguements of the other side, and says why he disagrees. He's pretty good at actually explaining his position and treating his opponent with respect. It's a rare thing in politics these days, on either side.
Of course, it helps that he's a black Democrat, and thus the media never takes cheap shots at him, which makes it easier to do what he does. He's also good looking.
I almost always disagree with his conclusions, but I admire the way he explains himself. If we had a few folks that were as good at this as he is, we'd be in a much, much better position.
Actually, the one person who seems to have the same ability on our side is a non-politician: John Roberts. If he weren't Chief Justice, I'd sure like him in the Senate.
"Gen Tommy Franks, Newt, Haley Barbour, thats my list for starters"
This bunch right here has more gravitas in their little finger than all of the aformentioned crowd.
Nice long list. You got a day job?
"Most of your Giulani quotes are over 15 years old."
What does that mean??? Someone makes a statement, and if it's old, it is to be disregarded? We are talking about core beliefs here, and he does not have any that I would subscribe to. I don't want any more RINO's!!!!!! I'm tired of holding my nose when I vote. Give me someone that is the real deal.
It means that no recent quotes to make the point could be found. If Rudy were so horrible, why couldn't the poster come up with anything more recent than 1989 or 1999?
Do old quotes change Giuliani's positions? Does a leopard change its spots?
Importing voters from Mexico has changed the electorate, but it doesn't seem to be working as some had hoped.
Yup. And if the wire were down to Rudy vs. Lurch, a lot of FReepers would go for Lurch. There's almost as much bashing towards Rudy as there is towards The Beast. IMOHO
My hot topics are natioanl security which to me, includes immigration and the sanctity of the Second Amendment.
"Nuff said!"
No it isn't. He's anti gun and I believe that the Second Amendment gaurds the United States Constitution.
Hell, isn't being born a Black Muslim enough to satisfy you?
Semper Fi
2 years and done nothing. He has no record of any kind. Kerry has done slightly more...
4 non choices
He's certainly spoken on the record quite a bit over the past few years (Rudy, that is).
OK, I understand your point. Belay that last comment. Not only has Obama not done anything for two years, but the previous comment about how people want to rush to show how accepting they are of a black person has a lot to do with his "popularlity."
Right on.
We have to talk these names up.
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