Posted on 03/21/2007 5:04:50 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
A majority of respondents to a Crain's online poll agree with columnist Alair Townsend, who wrote in this week's issue that former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani doesn't have the temperament to be an effective president.
Ms. Townsend wrote that, while she had voted for the former mayor three times, she would not be casting a fourth vote for him, criticizing his "stick-in-your-eye" style. Ms. Townsend said that his strong personality would not translate well when it comes to dealing with international leaders and Congress.
About 70% of the 784 respondents to the Crain's poll agree that Mr. Giuliani's argumentative temperament makes him a poor candidate for the White House.
"Rudy does not have the ability to work with others. It is his way or no way," wrote poll respondent Elaine Walsh. "The decisions he made as mayor were not in the best interests of New York City and on Sept. 10, 2001, his days were numbered and he was leaving with a poor record."
Another respondent worries that Mr. Giuliani's aggressive demeanor would do little to bring about much-needed change in Washington.
"If there's one thing we should have learned from the current administration, it's the tragic risks we face when our leaders fail to listen to divergent views," wrote Bill Melville, in survey comments. "For the sake of the nation, we need to get as far from the 'my way or the highway' thinking we're now mired in as possible. Unfortunately, Rudy won't get us there."
About 30% of respondents say that Mr. Giuliani's style would be well-suited for the White House.
"Apparently the ultra liberals are running this poll and feel that Mayor Giuliani is not the man," wrote poll respondent Joseph DiMauro. "I feel differently because he knows how to make decisions in a very hard world filled with tough people."
The results come after a poll earlier this month showed a majority of respondents were concerned about comments made by Mr. Giuliani's son. Fifty-three percent of respondents to that poll said the statements, which revealed an estranged father-son relationship, would renew concerns about Mr. Giuliani's personal life and could damage his presidential ambitions.
Thank you!
LOL. Oh, well - I'm having loads of fun.
Clinton was not an unknown prior to nomination. He was well known to those wanting to push the poseur into the WH.
There is no comparison in his "fame" and the unknowns being hailed as saviours here.
My statement was totally correct since we were not discussing ANY republican just the unknowns.
I agree that it will oppose ANY Republican INCLUDING Giuliani which shows that he is NOT as bad as Hillary.
Too funny!
So true.
Improve schools by taking on the unions & special interests - You only get one chance to educate a child, and it you screw it up, then it’s very hard to correct it later. [We] should be ashamed of ourselves, that we do not have the political courage to take on the unions, the special interests, and everything else that are holding our children back! The people of this City are saying something to the leadership of this City. But the city is not listening to them. It’s too busy listening to the unions. It should be listening to the people of the City. Source: State of City Address, New York City Jan 13, 2000
Then what? There still is a general election. Or did you forget?
(((((RUDY PING))))
Dream on.
You remind me of Democrats not wanting anyone with character flaws working in national intelligence.
Personally, I want someone with tenacity - someone who won't be blindsided, not someone who would coddle his opponents.
Apparently you are unfamiliar with the English language since you do not know the difference between a foregone conclusion and an annointment. The former is something that is going to happen no matter what and the latter is something an annointer CAUSES to happen.
Look in the dictionary since you won't believe me.
Me telling you Rudy will definitely be the nominee (even if true) is NOT an annointment.
It isn't my fault that you use words loosely or incorrectly.
Hope you're not betting real money. Monopoly money maybe.
- Rudy did the same to Fidel Castro at a Dinner.
Answers.com Personalities – Rudy Giuliani
- When a Saudi prince donated millions to 9/11 relief efforts and later suggested that United States policy in the Middle East may have been partially responsible for the attacks, Rudy returned the money.
CNN
- Rudy refused to meet with racial arsonist Al Sharpton.
Right Nation
It is your own fault that you are anal retentive over such drivel, and I am happy not to bother nit picking over a persons choice of words as long as they get their concept across and I see the tactic you have chosen as that of small minded person with an overbearing superiority complex.
This isn't an english class numnuts, get over yourself and stay on topic. You can take any future scrutiny of my choice of words and shove it up your fourth point of contact.
1. - Rudy launched a welfare revolution, removing illegal recipients, cutting the rolls by 20% the first year alone and dropping the welfare rolls by 600,000 over the course of his plan.
NY POST
Mayor Giuliani Delivers Eighth And Final “State Of The City” Address
New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani's Fiscal Record: 1993-2001 – Deroy Murdock – National Review
- Rudy launched a work requirement program for the remaining welfare recipients. the NY Times called it slavery.
Mayor Giuliani Delivers Eighth And Final “State Of The City” Address
2.No Foreign Policy? Being Mayor of NYC where every single foreign dignitary and president comes and dealing with the U.N is enough foreign policy experience.
3.Military Experience? - Neither does Romney, Fred Thompson and Brownback.
- Rudy reformed the public school system and forced out liberal chancellors who wouldn't install his reforms.
A Plan to Reform our Public Schools-and the Commitment to Go Further
- Rudy tried to privatize 5 of the cities worst public schools.
Heartland
A Plan to Reform our Public Schools-and the Commitment to Go Further
- Rudy was for school vouchers Rudy said, "The whole notion of choice is really about more freedom for people, rather than being subjugated by a government system that says you have no choice about the education of your child,".
A Plan to Reform our Public Schools-and the Commitment to Go Further
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