Posted on 02/03/2007 1:17:10 PM PST by BunnySlippers
By JIM DAVENPORT, Associated Press Writer
He keeps an itinerary that has all the makings of a full-fledged presidential candidate: South Carolina this weekend, New Hampshire the one before.
Which is what Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor, says he's leaning toward becoming.
"There's a real good chance," Giuliani told The Associated Press on Saturday, after a 30-minute speech and question-and-answer session with party leaders in South Carolina. In year, they will put on the first-in-the-South GOP presidential primary.
On Giuliani's first visit to New Hampshire last weekend since setting up the committee, he told reporters he'd received a tremendous amount of enthusiasm and support from people.
But he said he had not yet decided whether he could make a "unique contribution" toward strengthening the nation that would justify a run for president.
He has emphasized his steady hand dealing with the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. However, his moderate stances on gun control, abortion, gay rights and other social issues could be liabilities for him in a GOP presidential primary that includes hard-core conservatives as a central voting group.
For instance, in November, South Carolina voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional ban on same-sex unions.
"The fact is I appeal to conservative Christians the way I appeal to everyone else," Giuliani said at a news conference. "I don't think you have separate appeals to people."
Giuliani formed a presidential exploratory committee in November to prepare for a possible bid for the GOP nomination in 2008. It lets him raise money and travel the country, gauging how much support there could be for him.
In his few first weeks, Giuliani took in $1.4 million. He collected donations online, and held a major fundraising event in New York in December.
Financial documents show that by the start of this year Giuliani had about $1 million available, having spent money to set up campaign headquarters, buy equipment and hire workers.
The Republicans' top tier of candidates for 2008 includes Arizona Sen. John McCain (news, bio, voting record), former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee and Kansas Sen. Sam Brownback (news, bio, voting record).
Giuliani's visit to Columbia wrapped up a busy week in the state for White House hopefuls. Romney was in the capital on Tuesday and Brownback on Friday.
Nothing. Since I was quoting from a post you had been involved in, I pinged you. Sorry for the lack of clarity.
"Just what our prolific anti-Giuliani associate would want. Interesting."
That certainly is NOT what I want. The more people see of who Rudy is, the faster we can get past debating a liberal and get to choosing a conservative.
The old Rockefeller/Ford wing of the GOP is resurgent. They do NOT like those who are BOTH economic AND social conservatives. Some here have coined the phrase "SoCon" as a epithet. What a shame but until Rudy flames out, expect these time and again.
You are threatening other Freepers?
Of course not. If you say that again, I'll have you kneecapped.
It's real interesting reading some of these posts.
The hypocrisy jumps right off the screen.
It's just mean!
Uhmmm...Howlin, that's not your screen. That's called a "mirror."
Who coined the word "SoCon?"
C'mon, you can do better than that. What's next? I'm rubber and you're glue...
LOL, is english a second language for you? And didn't you tell me NOT to PING you? What a hoot you are Howlin, a Howlin Hoot!
LOL!!!
This is from Rudy's Exploratory Committee:
Rudy's 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.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.
Oh, geez! I wonder what they are talking about? Hmmm, “Republican leadership”.... nope, “Reagan-like”.... nope, “compared to other potential Republican candidates – to win the nomination.”
Nope, only checking out the Republican box of his FEC form determines Rudy is a Republican, and nothing else.
Don't stay too long around here, AC, something strange is happening to you, LOL.
Giuliani was a Democrat at one time. Mrs. Clinton was a Republican at one time.
Now they are both cross-dressing and really on the same team...
The Republicans' top tier of candidates for 2008 includes Arizona Sen. John McCain (news, bio, voting record), former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee and Kansas Sen. Sam Brownback (news, bio, voting record).
Do I need glasses, or is Hunter's name on the list?
You're making threats to Freepers about being rude, while you're on another thread doing just the same thing you warned them about.
To: EternalVigilance
You'll notice the 'bots are silent here. Like the 40,000,000 million dead children.
62 posted on 02/03/2007 5:07:51 PM CST by narses (St Thomas says "lex injusta non obligat.")
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Not us.
Do NOT jump threads with your petty fights. If you do not want me to post to you, do NOT post to me. Got it?
Did you cackle when you posted that?
What? I was told by a Rudyphile today that he was ALWAYS a Republican!?!?!?!?
/s
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