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I was actually waiting for some sourcing on the video, but since none is forthcoming, I'll throw one out so you guys can jump on it and keep you occupied for a bit...!

The "Democrat line" comment appears to refer to the "electoral fusion" part of NYC politics. I know everybody hates Wikipedia, but it indicates (and I use the Liberal Party as a reference as they did endorse him in 1989)...

The Liberal Party was one of several minor parties that fulfill a role almost unique to New York State politics. New York law allows electoral fusion – a candidate can be the nominee of multiple parties and aggregate the votes received on all the different ballot lines. Several other states allow fusion, but only in New York is it commonly practiced. In fact, since each party is listed with its own line on New York ballots, multiple nominations mean that a candidate's name can be listed several times on the ballot.

It's an unusual system, but that will give some context to consider...
Okay, it's time for the 715 Rudybot meeting...I'm bringing the Kool-Aid...

Actually, earlier in this thread someone else tried to say the same thing - that Rudy was referring to running on the democratic line for mayor in NY. Not being a New Yorker, I did not know that - but later in the thread - Post #118 by Alberta's Child cleared this up better. She said:

An ambitious Democrat who wants to be mayor of New York City is best served by running as a Republican -- just like Michael Bloomberg did in 2001. And I'm getting more convinced by the day that this is exactly what Rudy Giuliani did back then -- which is one more reason why he should never be trusted as the GOP nominee.

So, yes, I think you are correct about Rudy's meaning when he said that on the video - but I think Alberta's Child's explanation is right on the money. I always wondered how a Republican like Guiliani or Bloomberg could become Mayor of a liberal bastion like NY city - now I know. They are really just democraticks in disguise.

Anyway, like I said earlier - it's the other remarks Rudy makes on the video which are far more disturbing.

I found this posed on this thread by Alberta' Child and wondered what your thoughts are on what was said here. Since I'm not an expert on NY politics I'm curious to get your take on this. By the way, how was the meeting? ;)

"In an overwhelmingly Democratic city like New York, a Democratic candidate actually has a more difficult hill to climb to win the mayoral election -- because he/she first has to get through a hotly-contested primary fight involving as many as 5 or 6 opponents.

An ambitious Democrat who wants to be mayor of New York City is best served by running as a Republican -- just like Michael Bloomberg did in 2001. And I'm getting more convinced by the day that this is exactly what Rudy Giuliani did back then -- which is one more reason why he should never be trusted as the GOP nominee."

118 posted on 03/01/2007 3:43:44 PM PST by Alberta's Child