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Rudy and the Republican Nomination
http://www.joinrudy2008.com/News/DocumentPrint.aspx?DocumentID=19580 ^ | 2 Feb 2007 | Brent Seaborn, Strategy Director

Posted on 02/02/2007 4:47:11 PM PST by PhiKapMom

Rudy and the Republican Nomination


New York, Feb 2 -

To: Team Rudy
From: Brent Seaborn, Strategy Director
Date: February 2, 2007
Re: Rudy and the Republican Nomination

Over the last month or two there has been a good deal of public opinion polling on the 2008 Republican primary race. I thought it would be helpful to take a step back and take a closer look at how voters – particularly Republican primary voters – feel about Rudy Giuliani and why we think we are well-positioned heading in to the primary season.

Americans Have a Highly Favorable Opinion of Mayor Giuliani
Entering the 2008 primary season, Rudy Giuliani is uniquely positioned among potential Republican candidates because of his extremely high favorability ratings. Recent public opinion polling shows Mayor Giuliani with 61% approval among adults across the country – according to the ABC News/Washington Post poll (Jan. 16-19, 2007). The well respected, bipartisan Battleground Poll (Jan 8-11, 2007) shows the Mayor with 65% favorability among likely voters. More importantly, Mayor Giuliani shows an 81% favorable rating among Republicans and only 10% with an unfavorable opinion.

According to the Battleground poll, Mayor Giuliani also has surprisingly high favorability ratings beyond the base:

The Mayor also enjoys strong approval among white evangelical Christians (76%) and self-described conservative Republicans (82%).

In an even more recent poll, Gallup (Jan. 25-28, 2007) finds Mayor Giuliani also leads among Republicans on 7 of 10 key issues including terrorism, the economy, healthcare and fighting crime. He also leads on 11 of 15 key candidate attributes – including “better understands the problems faced by ordinary Americans”, “would manage government more effectively” and what I believe to be the single most important factor – “is the stronger leader.”

In sum, while we fully expect these polls to tighten in the months and weeks to come, Republican voters genuinely know and like Rudy Giuliani.

The Mayor Performs Well in Opinion Polls
The Mayor’s exceptionally strong approval ratings also translate in to an advantage on Republican primary ballot tests. In 11 of 13 ballot tests in respected national public opinion polls [Fox News, Newsweek, Time Gallup, CNN, NBC/Wall Street Journal, ABC/Washington Post] since last November, Mayor Giuliani has a lead – in fact, his lead is on average, more than 5-points over the next closest candidate. And his ballot strength began to trend upward after the 2006 midterm elections.

Mayor Giuliani Leads in Key 2008 Primary States
Mayor Giuliani also leads in a series of other states that will likely prove critical in the 2008 Republican primary:

State

Mayor Giuliani

Closest Competitor

Source

California 33% 19% (Gingrich) ARG - Jan. 11-17
Florida 30% 16% (Gingrich) ARG - Jan. 4-9
Illinois 33% 24% (McCain) ARG - Jan. 11-14
Michigan 34% 24% (McCain) ARG - Jan. 4-7
Nevada 31% 25% (McCain) ARG - Dec. 19-23, ‘06
New Jersey 39% 21% (McCain) Quinnipiac – Jan. 16-22
North Carolina 34% 26% (McCain) ARG - Jan. 11-15
Ohio 30% 22% (McCain) Quinnipiac - Jan. 23-28
Pennsylvania 35% 25% (McCain) ARG Jan. 4-8
Texas 28% 26% (McCain) Baselice Jan. 17-21

Conclusion

Recent polling continues to suggest Mayor Giuliani is very well positioned within the party – particularly when compared to other potential Republican candidates – to win the nomination.

Mayor Giuliani’s favorable public opinion stems not only from his extraordinary leadership in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks and in the uncertainty that followed, but also from a remarkably strong record of accomplishments in fighting crime and turning around New York City’s economy in the 1990’s.

Americans are anxious for fresh Republican leadership on a range of issues. Our voters are drawn to the leadership strength of a candidate during an election. Therefore, as we move forward with exploring a run for President and as we continue to share the Mayor’s story of strong leadership and Reagan-like optimism and vision, we hope to see continued growth in our foundation of support.


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To: onyx
We have some plants and shrubs in bloom, but I have no idea what they're called...lol.

Plants and shrubs.

1,221 posted on 02/03/2007 12:29:55 AM PST by BigSkyFreeper (There is no alternative to the GOP except varying degrees of insanity)
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To: nopardons


2007's OCTOBER SURPRISE!


1,222 posted on 02/03/2007 12:30:20 AM PST by onyx (DEFEAT Hillary Clinton, Marxist, student of Saul Alinsky & ally and beneficiary of Soros.)
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To: onyx

Really?


1,223 posted on 02/03/2007 12:30:45 AM PST by nopardons
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To: BigSkyFreeper

Right.


1,224 posted on 02/03/2007 12:30:47 AM PST by onyx (DEFEAT Hillary Clinton, Marxist, student of Saul Alinsky & ally and beneficiary of Soros.)
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To: nopardons

Oh, gee. And I was trying so hard to present a clear alternative to meeting Hillary half way to a Marxist/socialist Utopian hell. Did you hear her demanding today to "take" the "outrageous" oil company profits and use them for the common good? Hope no one from our side tries to out Hillary Hillary there.


1,225 posted on 02/03/2007 12:30:51 AM PST by Jim Robinson
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To: nopardons

Truly.


1,226 posted on 02/03/2007 12:31:42 AM PST by onyx (DEFEAT Hillary Clinton, Marxist, student of Saul Alinsky & ally and beneficiary of Soros.)
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To: Jim Robinson
LOL! That'll be the day. I spoke for five minutes at the March for Justice and ended up calling the President of the United State out to a fist fight. Afraid I'm way too scatter brained and emotional (not to mention an ignorant, uneducated, inarticulate country bumpkin) to be an effective speaker.

That's why I'm not in politics. Using my best "talents" here at FR. If I can get myself in order, I might be able to make a going in politics.

:)


1,227 posted on 02/03/2007 12:32:49 AM PST by BigSkyFreeper (There is no alternative to the GOP except varying degrees of insanity)
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To: onyx

NOT gonna happen!


1,228 posted on 02/03/2007 12:33:28 AM PST by nopardons
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To: Jim Robinson
LOL! That'll be the day. I spoke for five minutes at the March for Justice and ended up calling the President of the United State out to a fist fight. Afraid I'm way too scatter brained and emotional (not to mention an ignorant, uneducated, inarticulate country bumpkin) to be an effective speaker.

Since the above is an example - just write it down Jim. I'm sure we can find someone around here to read it for you. It would be great to see you truly enter that world and take FR with you. Way too many people have pretended to be your voice.

Hope life is well.

TS

1,229 posted on 02/03/2007 12:33:57 AM PST by The Shrew (www.swiftvets.com & www.wintersoldier.com - The Truth Shall Set YOU Free!)
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To: onyx
Missed you all day today, missed my chance at a toaster too. Glad you're up with those of us who "work" the third shift.

:)


1,230 posted on 02/03/2007 12:34:23 AM PST by BigSkyFreeper (There is no alternative to the GOP except varying degrees of insanity)
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To: BigSkyFreeper

I got caught up in all the fun here. I find these Rudy threads entertaining.


1,231 posted on 02/03/2007 12:35:23 AM PST by onyx (DEFEAT Hillary Clinton, Marxist, student of Saul Alinsky & ally and beneficiary of Soros.)
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To: Jim Robinson
Oh, gee. And I was trying so hard to present a clear alternative to meeting Hillary half way to a Marxist/socialist Utopian hell. Did you hear her demanding today to "take" the "outrageous" oil company profits and use them for the common good?

I'm surprised this did not get more traction in the news (did it get any traction at all?).

I'm in the stockmarket and this kind of thing does not bode well for stockholders for obvious reasons. Yet I did notice her comments made narry a nick in the markets.

1,232 posted on 02/03/2007 12:36:38 AM PST by BunnySlippers (SAY YES TO RUDY !!!)
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To: Jim Robinson
I heard her and I am going to do EVERYTHING in my power, as always, to keep her and/or any Dem out of the White House!

Isn't THAT our goal?

I also read, on FR, that President Bush made grumbling noises about the pay of CEOs V they "little guys" and that MARXIST tripe did NOT sit well with me at all.

1,233 posted on 02/03/2007 12:37:08 AM PST by nopardons
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To: onyx
I find these Rudy threads entertaining.

You and I both. The TV got boring, so here I am eating a late night snack and sipping hot tea.

1,234 posted on 02/03/2007 12:37:36 AM PST by BigSkyFreeper (There is no alternative to the GOP except varying degrees of insanity)
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To: onyx

I just went and read that thread. I am speechless.


1,235 posted on 02/03/2007 12:38:06 AM PST by nopardons
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To: nopardons

Stunning.


1,236 posted on 02/03/2007 12:38:41 AM PST by onyx (DEFEAT Hillary Clinton, Marxist, student of Saul Alinsky & ally and beneficiary of Soros.)
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To: nopardons

I will listen intently to all serious and qualified conservatives who throw their hats into the ring and will carefully examine their positions and track records and will weigh and discuss their potential for success before making any moves to support only one candidate.


1,237 posted on 02/03/2007 12:39:08 AM PST by Jim Robinson
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To: nopardons
I also read, on FR, that President Bush made grumbling noises about the pay of CEOs V they "little guys" and that MARXIST tripe did NOT sit well with me at all.

All that came about by FReepers who didn't even bother to watch the damned speech. They bought the leftwinged press' bait, hook, line, and sinker.

1,238 posted on 02/03/2007 12:39:31 AM PST by BigSkyFreeper (There is no alternative to the GOP except varying degrees of insanity)
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To: nopardons
If I am wrong, show me WHERE.

I think you're wrong but not tonight. I'm shot.

Regards,

TS

1,239 posted on 02/03/2007 12:39:43 AM PST by The Shrew (www.swiftvets.com & www.wintersoldier.com - The Truth Shall Set YOU Free!)
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To: BunnySlippers

Hunter's protectionism won't sit well with Wall Street or business either.


1,240 posted on 02/03/2007 12:40:05 AM PST by nopardons
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