Giuliani, in McKinney, says he's a leader

McKinney Courier Gazetter ^ | March 20, 2007 | Brandi Hart

[FairOpinion]

Giuliani IS the leader we need -- the War on Terror is NOT over.

He also has a record of turning NY City around, when everyone said it couldn't be done.

[FairOpinion]

Discussion of Rudy's speech with lost of good quotes.

[FairOpinion]

Related article:

Giuliani holds fundraiser in Dallas

Former U.S. attorney and New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani told political supporters at a fundraising stop in Texas that he would continue the fight against terrorism and never give up until the "job is done" if elected president.

"We have to capture (Osama) bin Laden and bring him to justice and we have to get the job done," he told a crowd of about 700 who attended his outdoor speech at the American Airlines Center Plaza near downtown Dallas.

"This war is because they are planning to come here and kill us," he said. "Until then we will be on offense. No more defense against terrorists. We will be on offense."

The event was billed as the first campaign event by the Rudy W. Giuliani Presidential Exploratory Committee in Texas. The committee includes some wealthy Texas backers, including billionaire oilman T. Boone Pickens, Dallas Stars and Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks and Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas.

[FairOpinion]

Note that Pete Sessions -- another genuine conservative -- is not only supporting Rudy, but is on his Presidential Exploratory Committee.

[FairOpinion]

The real Rudy's real record

"Giuliani's legacy has earned the endorsements of such screaming liberals as President Bush's former solicitor general, Ted Olson and Sen. David Vitter, R-La., and Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, both proud owners of 100 percent ratings from the National Right to Life Committee."

[HisKingdomWillAbolishSinDeath]

I would like a candidate who would do three things.

1. Turn the public school system into a into a privately run system, with vouchers, and virtual schools. Absolutely astounding in the age of the Internet we are still wasting billions of dollars on sending kids to godless indoctrination centers.

2. Strictly enforce immigration laws.

3. Continue President Bush's war on terror.

[WestVirginiaRebel]

Careful-you're liable to make more heads explode: : )

[BnBlFlag]

"Guliani says he's a leader".
That's true. He's a liberal leader.

[Ultra Sonic 007]

Fair enough Rudy. But I won't be convinced until you have the moxy to speak about your negatives as well (2nd Amendment, immigration, abortion, etc.).

If you have the guts to stick with your record, then at least you'll be honest.

[dmw]

((((( Rudy Spam Alert!!! )))))

Hey Guys, FO at it again. I think he gets paid by the thread now from the Rudy campaign. Piece of work, huh?

[WKB]

Giuliani, in McKinney, says he's a leader



At first glance I thought rudi had gotten an endorsement
from Cynthia McKinney. I thought now that makes
more sense than anything I've seen lately.

[Hydroshock]

Rino Rudy will only lead to the left.

[narses]

I’m pro-choice. I’m pro-gay rights, Giuliani said. He was then asked whether he supports a ban on what critics call partial-birth abortions. “No, I have not supported that, and I don’t see my position on that changing,” he responded. Source: CNN.com, “Inside Politics” Dec 2, 1999 http://www.ontheissues.org/2008/Rudy_Giuliani_Abortion.htm

ANDERSON COOPER 360 DEGREES (November 14, 2006)

RUDY GIULIANI (R), FORMER MAYOR OF NEW YORK CITY: I'm pro- choice. I'm pro-gay rights.

KING: Giuliani supports a woman's right to an abortion, and back in 1999, he opposed a federal ban on late-term abortions.

GIULIANI: No, I have not supported that, and I don't see my position on that changing.

KING: Immigration could be another presidential landmine. Back in 1996, Mayor Giuliani went to federal court to challenge new federal laws requiring the city to inform the federal government about illegal immigrants.

JEFFREY: He took the side of illegal immigrants in New York City against the Republican Congress.

KING: Giuliani opposes same-sex marriage but as mayor, he supported civil unions and extending health and other benefits to gay couples. He also supported the assault weapons ban and other gun control measures opposed by the National Rifle Association.

GIULIANI: I'm in favor of gun control. I'm pro-choice.

Republican Big-Wigs Support Pro-Abortion Event in NY

Pro-abortion Governor George Pataki and New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who also supports unrestricted abortion, are co-chairs of the 2000 Choice Award Presentation to be held on May 30 at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City. The event is sponsored by the Republican Pro-Choice Coalition, a group that is campaigning for the removal of the pro-life plank from the Republican National Platform.


http://www.nationalreview.com/murdock/murdock200503010743.asp

[cgk]

Giuliani, who has not officially announced he will be a candidate,

I thought this little detail was resolved quite some time ago?

[Mr. Brightside]

Giuliani IS a leader.

He is a leader in the attack on the 2nd Amendment. He is a leader for the abortion industry. He is a leader in the gay rights movement.

We don't question Rudy's leadership ability. We question the DIRECTION of his leadership.

[Condor51]

"Giuliani's legacy has earned the endorsements of such screaming liberals as President Bush's former solicitor general, Ted Olson....."

FO, you've done this before, using Olson's endorsement of St Rudy as some sort of Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval.

FYI, here's what else 'uber' conservative Ted has done ....

Contributions:
Ted Olson, US Solicitor General 2001-04; attorney
$69,200 Republican, $700 Democrat, $8,000 special interest

SPECTER, ARLEN (R)Senate - PA $500
SPECTER, ARLEN (R)Senate - PA $500
MARTINEZ, MEL (R)Senate - FL $2000
MARTINEZ, MEL (R)Senate - FL $500
SPECTER, ARLEN (R)Senate - PA $500
BREAUX, JOHN B (D) Senate - LA $200
DURKIN, JOHN ANTHONY (D) Senate - NH $500

There's a long list of whom Ted has given money to and some I don't know of, could be flaming RINO's. And FYI Olson has always financially backed Rudy, so this isn't new ground for Ted. But from the list I posted I sure wouldn't say it's ringing endorsement of Olsen's 'conservatism'. Like ole Arlen and Open Borders Mel.

Point being, Ted Olson DOESN'T walk on water.

[TommyDale]

Now you've done it! You have touched the third rail in Rudy's campaign track, pointing out that Ted Olson is not a perfect conservative. You can expect to be savaged by Rudybot attack dogs.

[MoralSense]

Okay, enough with the politics. How's his golf game? And does he do a Clinton on the course -- i.e., cheat?

[EternalVigilance]

Note that Pete Sessions -- another genuine conservative -- is not only supporting Rudy, but is on his Presidential Exploratory Committee.

As opposed to Rudy, right?

[Condor51]

***Now you've done it! You have touched the third rail in Rudy's campaign track, pointing out that Ted Olson is not a perfect conservative. You can expect to be savaged by Rudybot attack dogs.***

I hope so, that was my point. I came across that site a couple weeks back and saw all of Ted's contributions. I was like 'WTF, over'? Alren, Open Borders Mel, Rudy going back forever and even some Dems. Some uber conservative.

Not that it surprised me. A couple years back I caught Olson on some PBS Panel show regarding the Constitution. Olson wasn't exactly 'strong' on the 2nd Amendment in his comments.