Giuliani Top Choice Among Both Moderate and Conservative Republicans (New Gallup Poll)

Gallup ^ | 3/20/07

[NathanR]

Nice.

However, I don't understand what "Straw Polls" have to do with winning a campaign. They seem more attuned to the old Caucus System, than to the more modern primaries. They seem to me to mean less than all the polls people don't like, than anything meaningful.

[politicalwit]

Rudy's ambition since 9/11 is to make a run for the presidency. Note the absence of interest for Governor or Senate. Could it be Rudy didn't want a track record that could be used against him in a presidential race? It's hard to predict how Rudy would govern nationally without a national or state track record. We know Rudy's record as a Mayor and for many issues it isn't stellar.

[KATIE-O]

Rumors out that Fred will run as VP with Rudy on top of ticket.





That's a winning ticket: Rudy for Pres. and Thompson for VP

And it would open up an opportunity for Thompson to run for Pres. in another 8 years, as an incumbent.

[bushfamfan]

All one needs do is type Duncan Hunter in the search box at the top of the page. pissant has posted some really good threads on what Duncan Hunter has done and the man who has been the Chairman of the Armed Services Committee has been more than obscure! Just because he hasn't had his face plastered over the tv like the Rudy and McCain lovefests 24/7 doesn't mean he has done nothing. He has been influential and you need to do better than that because Rudy is nowhere near Hunter on national security and ability as Commander in Chief.

[politicalwit]

Why would a social conservative want to serve with Rudy? Rudy needs a liberal to run with him to assure similiar qualities.

[KATIE-O]

In all actuality, Fred Thompson isn't exactly smiley face! And I do recommend people check out Duncan Hunter because no one exudes more leadership than that fine man and he can just cut right to a point and speak common sense that strikes to the issue. You're trying to win people over to the 'actor', I'm trying to get people to check out Duncan Hunter. I think more people that actually take a look at Hunter will come to the opposite view of your's. I think that's your bias showing with 'electability'. I'll tell you, outside the GOP fawning over the 'actor', the only people who would really know who he is are people who watch Law and Order. He isn't so big a name or as assured 'electabillity' as some would like to claim. He will eventually face the military question. The GOP is going to have to have a solid messenger on Iraq and the WOT and Hunter is the MOST qualified and MOST capable in that area. And I prefer a man more in the mold of John Wayne with actual military experience and the strength of character and leadership like Hunter.






Duncan WHO? I'm not being sarcastic, I'm being serious. This is what most people ask when you mention the name Duncan Hunter. He's a loser.

[veronica]

You may not think how a candidate presents him or herself in not important, but I do. Ronald Reagan was impeccable, even in Western attire.

[napscoordinator]

OK. Caught me. lol. Entire is a word I should never use.

[TommyDale]

Go back to post #35 in this thread by Calpernia. Connect the dots, then you will figure out the motivation by Gallup.

[TommyDale]

"Rumors out that Fred will run as VP with Rudy on top of ticket."

The source of that rumor would likely be the Giuliani camp. Ain't gonna happen! No Sale!

[bushfamfan]

You only wish he wouldn't be invited to the debates! Rudy will not be at the first debate however. What do you think about that?

[3niner]

Meaningless. Poll conducted before Fred Thompson said he might run.

I would go one step further. I consider all telephone polls to be highly suspect. Many people either refrain from picking up the phone (caller ID), or refuse to answer any questions. The attitudes of this group of people is likely to be very different from those who respond.

[Cailleach]

lol :P

[Rudder]

Thompson said he might run.

Until he runs, he won't win.

[TommyDale]

Again, post #35 in this threat should answer any question about the motivation or suspicion of the poll.

Not only do many people not answer their phones, many have call blocking now. I won't accept any call that is not in my "accepted" database.

[bushfamfan]

Yeah, but Duncan WHO turns into I like Duncan Hunter, he's impressive and presidential! You all know who is the real deal and it is Hunter.

[NathanR]

You were being sarcastic, but you actually have something.

If he had a part on something like Law and Order and had become good at it, he would have gained two things that he lacks. Name recognition and polish. He has the substance, but he does not make a good first impression, or at least that is how it seems to me.

[3niner]

Most of my "conservative" family and co-workers love Rudy.

Many won't when they learn more about him.

[airborne]

No comment! ;^)

(biting my tongue)

[TommyDale]

I meant post #35 of this THREAD not "threat".