Posted on 01/31/2007 5:38:15 AM PST by areafiftyone
Nussle on Giuliani [Rich Lowry]
Here’s a pro-Giuliani bit from Jim Nussle that I pass along for what it’s worth:
Dear Rich, I wanted to share with conservatives why I'm supporting Mayor Giuliani. As a proud and consistent conservative Republican, I want our Party and our ideas to have a voice. Even more importantly, I want our Party and our ideas to achieve meaningful results.
“Perfect” has become the enemy of the “good”, and we saw that borne out during this past November’s elections. I am hopeful that our Party will avoid needless debates over a non-existent perfect candidate.
It is true that Mayor Giuliani and I don’t agree on every issue. My support for a person who doesn’t see eye to eye with me on all issues doesn’t mean that I am turning my back on those beliefs. But our country is at a crossroads and we cannot forsake progress for perfection.
I have chosen to support Mayor Giuliani because I believe we need to embrace the ideals and the values that unite us. It is the only way we can successfully move forward as both a Party and a country.
Rudy Giuliani is the results Republican our country needs. Mayor Giuliani took office facing difficult challenges. New York City was littered with crime, corruption and decay. The city’s murder rate was so high that an uncommon day was one with only a few murders.
The Mayor led a team that reduced crime and reformed welfare. He cut taxes 23 times while actually reducing the size of the City bureaucracy. The Mayor transformed a historic deficit into a multi-billion dollar surplus with a balanced budget. New York City became a safe place for families and small businesses to invest in their future. In Rudy Giuliani, New Yorkers had a leader. One they could believe in.
All of this he did before the tragedy of September 11, 2001. That day the rest of the world witnessed Mayor Giuliani’s steady and principled leadership firsthand.
Today, America needs to make progress in so many difficult areas, and on so many fronts that while addressing challenges with philosophical absolutes makes for good rhetoric, it oftentimes achieves little by way of results.
After over 20 years in public service, I am still confident that free enterprise, living the American Dream and putting the protection of our nation first are the right ideals for the direction of this country.
Rudy Giuliani has consistently governed under these ideals, turning rhetoric into results, which is why I am confident President Rudy Giuliani will be best for our country come November 2008.
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Mr. cut and paste,,
Well you will have to ask Nuzzle - he could just as well signed up with Hunter, Romney, McCain or Brownback but he chose Rudy. Did you ever think that he might be saying what he really believes?
Not quite. In this case, "good" had become the enemy of the "truly awful." As it should.
Defend freedom. Defeat McCain.
"Thanks for the info!"
Gladly. :) I think it would be dangerous for us to overlook Richardson. Lots of primary voters will "never" vote for Hillary. Lots of primary voters will never vote for an inexperienced black man. Ricardson has the experience and speaks well. He is a white guy with Hispanic roots who has had alot of face time on all of the news channels. He is one of the few governors in the race and seems the most normal of the DNC candidates.
I like that line.
If Richardson get teh rat nod and the reps pick Rino Rudy the NRA and others will abandon the party. I am a life member of the NRA and I can assure you I pay attention to their voting guides in all races. Also Edwards I think could run to the right on guns then this Rockefeller Liberal County Club Rino.
The problem is, that Rudy and I don't agree in areas that I consider "deal breakers" like the Second Amendment.
I believe you are right. I'm not too sure he will get the nod because of Edwards though! The Leftists like Edwards (why, I don't know). And Clark said he hasn't decided yet.
Newt's personal life doesn't stand inspection. He's like Clinton, except that he married his intern.
Dunno 'bout Hunter.
LOL! Good one!
I actually love the low salt Spam...with tomato and lettuce on toast. Yummm!
No kidding? YUK.
I know...sounds strange.
You forgot, pro-Illegal, too.
But be fair. He did do a good job in NYC, reducing crime, cleaning up vice, cutting taxes, and promoting business. Its a better place since was mayor, and apparently worse one since he left.
If he will fight the WoT without tying the military's arms behind them and enlist the entire nation into the war, support tax cuts, fight excessive spending and bureacracy in DC, I'll consider him. Those are his potential strengths and he should run on them.
Ronald Reagan signed a bill legalizing abortion in California. He also signed bills increasing taxes and the size of gov't. .You and your cohorts are living in a fantasy world where the "leader" makes all the decisions and never compromises. Wake up.
That's an understatement. Talk to any life-long NYers (such as my wife's family) and they universally sing his praises.
If he will fight the WoT without tying the military's arms behind them and enlist the entire nation into the war
Sounds like you've had a chance to review his platform. His track record in NYC and his determination to win the WoT is what will propel him through the primaries and into the Presidency.
That's the reason I support Rudy.
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