Posted on 03/12/2007 6:48:13 PM PDT by FairOpinion
Giuliani is the preferred candidate for 34 percent of likely Republican voters, according to the poll. Giuliani has a double-digit lead over his nearest rival, Sen. John McCain of Arizona, who is the choice candidate for 18 percent of potential Republican voters.
Conservative endorsements
In a move to attract conservatives skeptical of his position on social issues such as gun control, abortion rights and same-sex civil unions, Giuliani's campaign Monday announced endorsements from Sen. David Vitter, R-Louisiana, and former Solicitor General Ted Olson.
"Obviously, I disagree with Rudy on some significant social issues, and these are very important to me and to many people I represent," said Vitter, a vocal opponent of abortion, gay marriage and gun control.
"But after numerous personal meetings with the mayor, it's very clear to me that he's not running for president to advance any liberal social agenda," he said.
Olson, who served with Giuliani in the Reagan Justice Department, said he believes the former mayor "will appoint the kind of judges that we expect in this country -- people that respect the rule of law and the role of judges and who interpret the laws and interpret the Constitution, instead of judges who want to make policy."
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Post 122 proves he is a corrupt spendthrift and refutes your claims.
You're right, it's pretty sad state of affairs but it appears at this early date that Rudy is the only one who can beat the beast.
Rudy doesn't flip flop. For example, Rudy supports a partial birth abortions ban as long as it provides exception for the life of the mother. I'm sure you're quote was taken out of context in regard to some kind of law that didn't include an exception for the life of the mother.
Opening Remarks to the N.A.R.A.L. "Champions of Choice" Lunch
(Archives of Rudolph W. Giuliani, 107th Mayor) ^ | The Yale Club, Thursday, April 5th, 2001
Posted on 02/02/2007 9:55:01 PM PST by narses
As Delivered
Thank you very much for inviting me to say a few words of welcome. This event shows that people of different political parties and different political thinking can unite in support of choice. In doing so, we are upholding a distinguished tradition that began in our city starting with the work of Margaret Sanger and the movement for reproductive freedom that began in the early decades of the 20th century.
As a Republican who supports a woman's right to choose, it is particularly an honor to be here. And I would like to explain, just for one moment, why I believe being in favor of choice is consistent with the philosophy of the Republican Party. In fact, it might be more consistent with the philosophy of the Republican Party. Because the Republican Party stands for the idea that you have to restore more freedom of choice, more opportunity, more opportunity for people to make their own choices rather than the government dictating those choices. Republicans stand for lower taxation because we believe that people can make better choices with their money than the government will make for them, and that ultimately frees the economy and produces more political freedom. We believe that, yes, government is important, but that the private sector is actually more important in solving our problems.
So it is consistent with that philosophy to believe that in the most personal and difficult choices that a woman has to make with regard to a pregnancy, those choices should be made based on that person's conscience and that person's way of thinking and feeling. The government shouldn't dictate that choice by making it a crime or making it illegal.
I think that's actually a much more consistent position. Many Republicans support that position, but you don't hear that as often. For example, in a recent poll by American Viewpoint, 65 percent of Republicans supported changing the plank in the Republican platform that calls for a constitutional ban on abortion. That's 6.5 out of every 10 Republicans. And over 80 percent of Republicans believe that the decision with regard to an abortion should be made by a woman, her doctor, and her family rather than dictated by the government.
[Applause]
In any case, I just wanted you to know that many of my fellow Republicans stand with you on this issue. So I thank you, I thank NARAL for taking the lead in establishing freedom of choice for all of us, and as the Mayor of New York City, I thank you for being here in New York City.
These threads get stupider every time I look. Attacking each other with pictures now?
In general on abortion, we have a pro-life President now but we are still having abortions. No president has the power to stop abortion. Rudy has already said he supports strict constructionist judges like John Roberts. He constantly praised the President for appointing Roberts and Alito. On Hannity Rudy said “I think the appointment of judges that I would make would be very similar to, if not exactly the same as, the last two judges that were appointed. Chief Justice Roberts is somebody I work with, somebody I admire, Justice Alito someone I knew when he was U.S. attorney, also admire. If I had been president over the last four years, I can't think of any, you know, that I'd do anything different with that.” Assuming Rudy gets elected President and appoints Roberts-like justices then maybe Roe v. Wade will get overturned. But even if it does get overturned we know that this won’t stop all abortions. The abortion issue would then revert back to the states and does anyone really think California would outlaw abortions? Being pragmatic in our thinking we all know we can't completely stop abortions. Therefore voting solely on this issue very unpragmatic. I hate abortions like everyone else on here but I realize that regardless of how many pro-life presidents we elect, its just not going to stop.
jealous?
Maybe if you spend all day posting the same thing over and over and over on multiple threads I'll make a graphic for you.
"All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must seem inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near. Hold out baits to entice the enemy. Feign disorder, and crush him."
- Sun Tzu
Why?
2/3 of republicans don't know what Rudy's policy positions are.
And this poll puts him at 34 %.
And looking at the Rudy posts here on FR, I'd say he has a long, hard road before he can pop the cork on the champagne.
No, Corin's pictures are funny and very true. Using the truth is not a form of attack.
Did you see the shiny choo-choo, though?
"Toot, toot!"
Awesome!
What the media giveth, the media will taketh away. In spades.
But good luck convincing this crew. They're under a spell.
Guess what, relentless attacks are a part of politics, especially at the Presidential level. Don't worry, we have more than enough to attack Hillary on.
Another destined to be a classic!... lol.
"Obviously, I disagree with Rudy on some significant social issues, and these are very important to me and to many people I represent," said Vitter, a vocal opponent of abortion, gay marriage and gun control.
Congressman Vitter has chosen political power over principle, and I suppose enjoys the heady thrill of being courted by a Presidential candidate.
Maybe those issues aren't as important as he's lead many to believe in the past and he's really not abandoning these principles at all.
And how do we know Hillary is the Dem candidate this far out?
"Did you see the shiny choo-choo, though? "
They should name it the Rooty-Toot-Toot.
Citation please? This is going to be a fascinating read.
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