Posted on 02/20/2007 12:22:22 PM PST by BunnySlippers
But that analysis may be too simple. In Delaware Giuliani is asked for the umpteenth time if his views on 'social issues' would be fatal to his presidential ambitions. 'I don't get to decide what the issues are. But they are not usually the ones you think they are going to be,' he says. He is right. National security will still be the overwhelming issue of 2008. Giuliani's strong credentials there could make up for weaknesses elsewhere. There are also signs that his problems with the conservatives could be overstated. First, their power is waning. In 2006's congressional elections the Democrats' most notable scalps were conservative heroes such as Senators Rick Santorum and George Allen. Secondly, Giuliani's outreach campaign to that wing of the party has already notched some notable wins. In the key state of Iowa, which votes first in the nomination race, he has been received warmly. He has held a huge fundraiser in the heart of Texas and delivered a keynote convention speech to the notoriously rightwing California Republican Party. But the greatest thing in his favour is simply his career so far. Giuliani has been constantly underestimated and written off. Yet he has always come through. Even his critics admit it would be madness to rule him out. 'He's capable of pulling it off,' says Paul Moses. 'He could be the next president.'
Back in Miami, Giuliani milks the crowd. He talks at length about Iraq and the challenges that America faces in the world. He appeals to Democrats and Republicans alike with a muscular optimism that will surely form the core message of any coming campaign. It is brave talk and it is honest talk.
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Better a RINO than a Democrat. Push comes to shove, we are better off with someone who holds MOST of our values, rather than none at all.
Just missed by by a minute. :)
.....I've been undecided on here for the most part but posting articles from "The Guardian"....liberal trash tabloid that it is might not be the best comparison..LOL. just a thought......*smile*
BUMP what you said.
We are ready for him alright. Ready to vote down this liberal rino infavor or a conservative.
The NY MSM want their favorite Male? and Female? to be the only choice for POTUS!
They can have a socialist with a D by ITS name or a democrat with an R by ITS name.
Win, win for MSM, loss, loss by the Country!
Hell no!
No, not until it's him against Hillary. Then yes, for me.
"We are ready for him alright. Ready to vote down this liberal rino infavor or a conservative."
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Ok, but who?
To be honest, I'm not enthralled with any candidate or potential candidate, Republican, Socialst Democrat or otherwise.
Better to let your husband run around than have him leave, huh?
I just freepmailed you with important info to keep for your Rudy Records! EUREKA!! LOL!
I like the phrase "muscular optimism". Nagging and negativism does not inspire people to vote.
The question really is: Is the Right ready for Hillary?
I wish more people on our side would think of that. But, NNNNOOOOOO ... the are obsessed by Rudy.
Thank you, A51!!!
Rudy holds almost none of my values, but then again, I don't expect him to, I'm conservative, he's a liberal.
me too.
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