Posted on 03/14/2007 4:21:46 PM PDT by FairOpinion
Bill Simon, an unsuccessful 2002 California gubernatorial candidate, former federal prosecutor under Giuliani and bedrock social conservative, delivered a spirited intro.
"He comforted us. He inspired us in what was one of the darkest moments in our history," Simon said, extolling Giuliani's leadership after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. "Extraordinary times cry out for extraordinary leadership, and these as such times."
"It would be fair to say that Bill Simon is using his personal cachet to vouch for Giuliani," said Jon Fleischman, a conservative Republican activist and publisher of the Flash Report political newsletter. "Giuliani is a moderate on social issues, yet Simon has been a champion to conservatives on those same issues.
"When I talk to conservatives supporting Giuliani, many of them say, 'I'm putting my faith on what Bill Simon says.' "
First he told a hotel ballroom crowded with conservative GOP delegates that his former boss was "a fellow Ronald Reagan Republican," who cut taxes, cleaned up New York and put "countless career criminals behind bars."
He said Simon explained that Giuliani opposes partial-birth abortions and tax-funded abortions and _ though Giuliani supports domestic partnerships _ he believes marriage is strictly between man and a woman.
"If he (Simon) is endorsing Giuliani, it makes some members of the conservative wing of the party feel safer," said Gaines, a Giuliani convert. "I did have concerns. But with the explanation of how he (Giuliani) would view Supreme Court appointments, I have a level of comfort."
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To a state that gave us Bill Clinton I say thanks for your Arkansas trash.
So Hunter is ahead of Rudy 50-4?? Why then waste time on a Rudy thread? Shouldn't you be posting on one of the many Hunter threads? After all, he IS the leader, right?
(Note to self -- buy an even bigger dish to reach those outer galaxies)
5%?! You must've pulled that number our of thin air. I don't know how conservative FR is, compared to the conservative community at large in America. But I figure, FReepers have a lot in common with the GOP`s conservative activist base, and most of them aren't gonna be voting for Rudy when the time comes.
>>>>But it's okay, let's wait and see who is correct: you or the polls.
I place my trust in conservatives to vote for the best conservative candidate available. You place your trust in liberal media polls. We shall see.
Didn't GHWB refer to Arkansas as "The Lowest of the Low"? He was almost right -- it wasn't the Great State of Arkansas that was LOTL -- it was the Sinkmeister.
I was a Missourian at the time. I gave you John Ashcroft.
Anyway, I was only poking fun. I bet NY is a great city... although I do know that truckers hate it.
You are! LOL
I misrepresented nothing. STOP playing the victim!
LOL - that's right - all you have to do is put a *true* conservative like Mr. Keyes before the electorate and he (it would have to be a *he*) will win in a landslide they proclaim(s).
And if you ask them why Keyes lost in Illinois - they have more blame to spread around than Peter Pan Peanut Butter.
Same old formula. LOL
Amazing how many of you Rudybots are living in fantasyland. If you don't want Hillary to be president then start acting like a conservative and don't nominate a liberal.
By the way, if Hillary does become president you and your liberal friends can expect this letter in the mail...
Dear RINO Rudy Supporters,
I want to thank you for your wonderful support in helping to get me elected POTUS. Bill and I are so thrilled to be back in the White House again. Your support for Rudy, and helping him to get nominated, was the key to me winning. Without your help Bill and I would not be here today.
Affectionately Yours,
President Hillary Rodman
P.S. I plan to nominate Rudy to the Supreme Court as soon as there is a vacancy. He will help us tilt the court back in our favor to assure that millions more unborn babies will never see the light of day. After all, it's every woman's right!
P.P.S. As you may recall, my campaign slogan was, "We're Going to Take Things Away From You on Behalf of the Common Good". ALL YOUR POSSESIONS ARE BELONG TO ME---YEEHAAAA!!!!
I have about as much respect for either one of the Bushes as I do Bill Clinton. Both were responsible for helping to destroy the Reagan Revolution and now the Republic.
Hey now! I like Fred Thompson and he wouldn't take second spot to Duncan Hunter regardless. Sans Thompson, I like it. :0)
Very funny. A natural!
Only if you're a liberal. ;^)
Love the apostrophe.
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