Posted on 02/15/2007 3:13:51 PM PST by Jim Robinson
Views on social issues could cost him Republican Party's nomination
Can't post USAToday content, but basically this article states that most Republicans don't know the full extent of Giuliani's liberal positions. When they learn he is pro abortion rights, pro gay rights, pro gun control, he probably won't get the nomination. And they say this is according to "GOP pollster," Tony Fabrizio.
Read the article here: http://www.usatoday.com/printedition/news/20070201/1a_cover01.art.htm
I will only vote for a conservative. It would sure be nice if the Republicans nominate one.
Short version is that about 1/3 of polled PRO-LIFE Republicans -- ones who told the pollster that they'd be much less likely to support "pro-choice" candidates -- currently appear to believe that Rudy is "pro-life".
Whatever you think of Rudy, and I happen to like about half of his stances and dislike others, this polling data suggests that Rudy will have to retreat somewhat from his current 30%ish polling numbers, once his candid pro-choice positions become better known to GOP primary voters. Doesn't mean he can't win, but he probably won't coast to the nomination.
I lived in New York and already knew he was pro-abortion, pro-gay rights, pro-illegal, and anti-gun. I always wanted him as NY's senator or governor, but never as president.
I need to know where he stands on eminent domain and "environmental issues" before I rule him out altogether (since Hillary would appoint Carol Browners and Patrick Kennedys and Al Gores left and right), but Rudy and my vote sure aren't looking like a match right now.
Ping
The RATs will definitely get your guns, and my guns too, if we allow the RATs to win the 2008 election. We have 4 Conservatives on the court and one moderate. Gun rights are too important to have to rely on a moderate Justice. We need to appoint one more conservative jurist to insure that the 2nd Amendment won't be triffled with. I'm asking you to join me in supporting the GOP standard bearing in 2008, because I trust that the the next President, will nominate originalists and strict construtionists to the especially important SCOTUS, and the Federal Applellate Courts. For me, it's all about the Federal Courts.
I hate myself for considering it, I may not vote at all.
I'll hate you too...lol. Hillary must be defeated, so the GOP nominee gets my vote regardless of who wins the nomination.
I heard that during the Ford/Carter election. They won't get my guns.
I completely appreciate your desire for a "conservative"
I want a leader first - a conservative second.
Scary times - you know?
I have been asking the same question for months. I have yet to see anything specific.
"Vote for me and I'll appoint judges that protect you from me" - Rudy
You are on the wrong board, then.
It could be the fact he supports a gay organization with communist, anti-war ties. yeah, that's how libs support the WOT.
I have a feeling you would be hating an awful lot of us.
Sure there is. He's said he wants to appoint federal judges like Scalia, Roberts and Alito; and he supports the WOT domestically as well as overseas.
Not saying that he's my guy (q.v. his positions on global warming, abortion, 2d amendment and illegal immigration), but to say there's no meaningful difference between him and most national Democrats is wrong.
"Hitler would be an effective leader in combating terrorism."
Orderly - the Streetpreacher is ready to go back to his room please.
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