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Romney to Begin Giuliani Attack Campaign?
Race42008 ^ | 2/28/07

Posted on 02/28/2007 4:40:37 PM PST by areafiftyone

Bill Simon, Rudy Giuliani’s Director of Policy, has just appeared on Fox News’The Big Story with John Gibson” to discuss an alleged attack campaign that will perhaps begin shortly.

Romney’s plan is to attack Rudy on several fronts:

Team Romney will also insinuate that Giuliani will ruin the “GOP brand”.

In an age where every YouTube video is answered with another YouTube video, Mitt should pay heed to the old adage regarding those that live in glass houses.

Mitt probably has no choice at this point. Rudy currently has between a 20% to 40% lead on Romney depending upon which poll you believe. This, combined with Mitt’s very early foray into purchasing TV advertising, is likely an attempt to show some kind of progress before it’s too late.



TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2008; electableconserv; electionpresident; elections; onewife; rinokettle; rinopot; romney
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1 posted on 02/28/2007 4:40:39 PM PST by areafiftyone
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Let the mud slinging begin!


2 posted on 02/28/2007 4:43:45 PM PST by Paleo Conservative
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Pass the popcorn!


3 posted on 02/28/2007 4:45:05 PM PST by nowandlater
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To: areafiftyone

Let them eat eachother, eliminate mccain and then we'll get a real candidate!


4 posted on 02/28/2007 4:45:07 PM PST by Fierce Allegiance (RINO = Rudy Is Not Ours!)
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To: Blackirish; Jameison; Sabramerican; BunnySlippers; tkathy; veronica; Roccus; Jake The Goose; ...

((((((RUDY PING)))))


5 posted on 02/28/2007 4:46:07 PM PST by areafiftyone (RUDY GIULIANI 2008 - STRENGTH AND LEADERSHIP)
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To: areafiftyone
Romney: "Rudy, you're way too out there on social issues."

Rudy: "Romney, you're way too out there on social issues."

Alter Kaker: "You're both right."

6 posted on 02/28/2007 4:46:25 PM PST by Alter Kaker
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The only problem with the mudslinging is that this makes McCain look like the angel and above the fray. Rommey should watch what he does.


8 posted on 02/28/2007 4:47:18 PM PST by areafiftyone (RUDY GIULIANI 2008 - STRENGTH AND LEADERSHIP)
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To: montag813
What about Mitt's cult? Will he announce a conversion to a legitimate form of Christianity?

Disgusting comment. Shame on you.
9 posted on 02/28/2007 4:50:17 PM PST by msnimje (Brian Camenker - The Right's own version of marKOS Moulitsas ZĂșniga of Daily Kos)
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To: Fierce Allegiance

Here-here! Clear the Repub top slate and find someone worth backing!


10 posted on 02/28/2007 4:52:15 PM PST by El Laton Caliente (NRA Member & www.Gunsnet.net Moderator)
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To: areafiftyone
I saw the show and it was not as is being reported here.

Are there two John Gibson shows on Fox News?
11 posted on 02/28/2007 4:52:44 PM PST by msnimje (Brian Camenker - The Right's own version of marKOS Moulitsas ZĂșniga of Daily Kos)
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To: areafiftyone

McCain is probably involved too.


12 posted on 02/28/2007 4:53:04 PM PST by Sunsong
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"What about Mitt's cult? Will he announce a conversion to a legitimate form of Christianity?"

Uncalled for and not appreciated. Say it if you must, but don't think it's looked upon fondly.


13 posted on 02/28/2007 4:53:22 PM PST by CheyennePress
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To: montag813
What about Mitt's cult? Will he announce a conversion to a legitimate form of Christianity?

Since Rudy is the actual practicing polygamist in this race , I think the issue is a non-starter between the two of them.

14 posted on 02/28/2007 4:56:20 PM PST by ElkGroveDan (When toilet paper is a luxury, you have achieved communism.)
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To: areafiftyone

Romney shouldn't waste his time on Giuliani. He should focus on Hunter - the real deal.


15 posted on 02/28/2007 4:57:13 PM PST by jdm
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To: areafiftyone

Same Malone versus Skeletor. I'm game.


16 posted on 02/28/2007 4:57:25 PM PST by pissant (http://www.gohunter08.com/)
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To: areafiftyone

Should be fun to watch.

Romney's not as easy to attack as people think. The worst thing people can say about him is that's he's a flipflopper. Attacking his Mormonism will be repugnant to most Americans. Romney's personal life is squeaky clean, Romney has the looks, is quick on his feet, can connect with voters in a persuasive way, and knows how to play hardball.

As a Giuliani supporter, I worry the most about Romney. Sure, activists might say they're supporting Hunter, but once they see him on stage as a slob with a permanent scowl, they'll instinctively understand the guy can't hack it. The Churchie-looking Romney, who has been going out of his way to oppose things like stem-cell research, becomes the logical alternative.

I suspect the strategy with Giuliani will be-- hey, at least with me, what you see is what you get, and I can win. Romney will lose to Hillary, and where is stands on any particular day is anyone's guess.


17 posted on 02/28/2007 4:58:13 PM PST by JHBowden (President Giuliani in 2008! Law and Order. Solid Judges. Free Markets. Killing Terrorists.)
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To: areafiftyone

It will be interesting. My theory is that everyone knows Rudy's position on social issues, his marriages, his ties to Bernie Kerik, and no one really cares. Most Republicans...indeed, most Americans...are predisposed to support Rudy. He has a lot of voters' good will, and they want to believe in him, and give him the benefit of the doubt. Normal smear campaign stuff will likely not stick, and could rebound to smack the flinger in the face.


18 posted on 02/28/2007 5:02:28 PM PST by My2Cents
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To: Fierce Allegiance
then we'll get a real candidate!

One of the lightweights? LOL

19 posted on 02/28/2007 5:03:04 PM PST by My2Cents
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To: My2Cents

Better than a heavyweight liberal!


20 posted on 02/28/2007 5:04:20 PM PST by Fierce Allegiance (RINO = Rudy Is Not Ours!)
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