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Alicia Colon: Giuliani Can Win
The New York Sun ^ | 2.16.07 | Alicia Colon

Posted on 02/16/2007 2:13:25 PM PST by meg88

Many Republicans were sharply affected by last November's disastrous election and have become more pragmatic about their priorities. Mr. Giuliani, while adhering to his positions, insists he is a strict constitutionalist and will appoint judges who are the same.

While gun control is just one of the hot-button issues that may present a problem for Mr. Giuliani during the Republican primary campaign, there is an overriding issue that might make this and other social issues moot — the war on terror.

I briefly met Mr. Giuliani in 2004 at a Harvard Club luncheon honoring the posthumous publication of William E. Simon's autobiography.

His speech made everyone in the room cheer, and perhaps inspired some of the conservatives present to look at Mr. Giuliani as a possible 2008 candidate.

Recalling the events of September 11, 2001, Mr. Giuliani said his first thought was a sense of amazement that he was asking the White House for air support to defend New York City.

The second thought he had was, "Thank God George Bush is the president of the United States."

He then suggested correctly that if Vice President Gore were president, he probably would have followed the Clinton strategy of a symbolic response, then a retreat.

Mr. Bush on the other hand was "determined, focused, and offered a clear vision of what he intended to do." That, Mr. Giuliani said, is the importance of leadership.

He recently reiterated his admiration for President Bush, and if there are some who think he's just posturing to seduce the base, I can attest that his appreciation is sincere and predates his presidential ambitions.

(Excerpt) Read more at nysun.com ...


TOPICS: Editorial; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: New York
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To: bilhosty

..you don't have to read too many threads to get the feeling that some would like us to go away...


61 posted on 02/16/2007 3:03:02 PM PST by WalterSkinner ( ..when there is any conflict between God and Caesar -- guess who loses?)
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To: OMalley
"Is there anywhere where his record or his platform would be listed?"

Kerry's platform or Rudy's?

For Kerry you might search Kerry 04. It should still be online somewhere.
62 posted on 02/16/2007 3:03:24 PM PST by Beagle8U (Jimmy Carter changed me into a Republican.......R. W. Reagan made me DAMN proud of it!)
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To: Fierce Allegiance
Going to a lefty to beat leftism isn't a win.

Duncan hunter for President!

Repeat loud and often!

63 posted on 02/16/2007 3:06:08 PM PST by OB1kNOb (PRAISE THE LORD! After 20+ years, a REAL conservative I can support 4 President - DUNCAN HUNTER '08)
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To: SWAMPSNIPER
"The prospect of tyranny may not grab the headlines the way vivid stories of gun crime routinely do. But few saw the Third Reich coming until it was too late. The Second Amendment is a doomsday provision, one designed for those exceptionally rare circumstances where all other rights have failed—where the government refuses to stand for reelection and silences those who protest; where courts have lost the courage to oppose, or can find no one to enforce their decrees. However improbable these contingencies may seem today, facing them unprepared is a mistake a free people get to make only once." Judge Alex Kozinsky

Hear! Hear! The 2nd Amentment IS NOT about hunting!

64 posted on 02/16/2007 3:06:33 PM PST by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: Beagle8U

I think Ive gotten plenty of Rudys LOL


65 posted on 02/16/2007 3:08:07 PM PST by OMalley (Just say NO to Rudy "Tootsie" Giuliani-GO Duncan Hunter 08...HI MOM:))
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To: LtdGovt
"What's the difference between Lyndon B. Johnson and President Bush on fiscal issues?"

A big difference. LBJ gave us Medicare and the Great Society. GWB, while spending like a drunk Democrat sailor on leave, at least tried to reform Social Security and Medicare.

66 posted on 02/16/2007 3:08:26 PM PST by TommyDale (What will Rudy do in the War on Terror? Implement gun control on insurgents and Al Qaeda?)
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To: OMalley
For Kerry's record and views on issues you can check

John Kerry/ontheissues.org

(anyone running)/ontheissues.org will give you a good outline of where they stand on issues and their record.
67 posted on 02/16/2007 3:10:17 PM PST by Beagle8U (Jimmy Carter changed me into a Republican.......R. W. Reagan made me DAMN proud of it!)
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To: Spiff

With all due respect to Jim Robinson, if that's his argument against Rudy then he's forgotten what conservatism is all about. It is NOT about voting for a single-issue candidate or supporting nannystating masquerading as conservatism. Conservatives come in all shapes, sizes and flavors. Rudy can cut through the wedge issue BS and lead on the things that matter.


68 posted on 02/16/2007 3:10:19 PM PST by WestVirginiaRebel (A liberal is a man too broadminded to take his own side in a quarrel-Robert Frost)
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To: Ronaldus Magnus
>>>>>>Yet another New Yorker telling the rest of the country that what is good enough for New York is good enough for the rest of the country...

You nailed it. New York can keep him, so far as I'm concerned.

69 posted on 02/16/2007 3:10:22 PM PST by Thorin ("I won't be reconstructed, and I do not give a damn.")
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To: Nonstatist

"Seems to me just about everyone is sick of getting jerked around by southerners."



Am I expected to be scared?


70 posted on 02/16/2007 3:12:22 PM PST by SWAMPSNIPER (BUAIDH NO BAS, JUST SAY NO TO RINO!)
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To: Nonstatist

Southerners are sick and tired of getting jerked around by liberals, no matter what state you are from.


71 posted on 02/16/2007 3:13:33 PM PST by TommyDale (What will Rudy do in the War on Terror? Implement gun control on insurgents and Al Qaeda?)
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To: WestVirginiaRebel
Nice tag line...

A liberal is a man too broadminded to take his own side in a quarrel-Robert Frost

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72 posted on 02/16/2007 3:18:15 PM PST by michigander (The Constitution only guarantees the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.)
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To: bilhosty
"...opposed gay marriage..."

He opposed the banning of gay marriages.

73 posted on 02/16/2007 3:19:14 PM PST by TommyDale (What will Rudy do in the War on Terror? Implement gun control on insurgents and Al Qaeda?)
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To: Fierce Allegiance

I agree, and think that Alicia, the authoress of the article, is speaking out of her Colon.


74 posted on 02/16/2007 3:20:46 PM PST by ExpatGator (Extending logic since 1961.)
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To: TommyDale

"Southerners are sick and tired of getting jerked around by liberals, no matter what state you are from."



AMEN!


75 posted on 02/16/2007 3:21:22 PM PST by SWAMPSNIPER (BUAIDH NO BAS, JUST SAY NO TO RINO!)
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To: Admin Moderator

Is a personal attack on a particular Freeper allowed as a Keyword?


76 posted on 02/16/2007 3:23:04 PM PST by WhistlingPastTheGraveyard ("and alllll the children are insane")
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To: Beagle8U

Thanks, I typed in Kerry04 and didnt come across his actual website. I did however find Republicans for Kerry (which should come with a BARF alert)....

sounds kinda familiar -

"Welcome to Republicans for Kerry. We are very pleased that you have joined us to support John Kerry for President in 2004.

We’re a group of Republicans that have been supportive of and active in the Republican Party for most of our adult life.

We believe in the Republican Party values of fiscal responsibility, individual freedom, environmental protection, energy conservation and honesty; in the Republican values of strong defense for the purpose of protecting this country

We have come to respect John Kerry for his character and for his belief in and pursuit of many of our moderate Republican positions. We believe he is the right man for this moment".

I also found his issues on abortion, 2nd ammendment, gay marriage and enviromental issues. I did not see any difference there.

Itll be good for the debate I some how got drafted into. Thanks for your help:-)


77 posted on 02/16/2007 3:25:25 PM PST by OMalley (Just say NO to Rudy "Tootsie" Giuliani-GO Duncan Hunter 08...HI MOM:))
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To: WhistlingPastTheGraveyard

It must depend on whom you are, whether it's a reply or keyword?


78 posted on 02/16/2007 3:26:11 PM PST by michigander (The Constitution only guarantees the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.)
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To: WhistlingPastTheGraveyard

Wow thats one cwazah rudy supporter


79 posted on 02/16/2007 3:27:12 PM PST by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: michigander

It's a keyword.


80 posted on 02/16/2007 3:29:11 PM PST by WhistlingPastTheGraveyard ("and alllll the children are insane")
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