Posted on 04/04/2007 5:14:11 AM PDT by areafiftyone
HAMPTON FALLS, N.H. -- The guests at Thomas and Ellen Christo 's home on New Hampshire's Seacoast on Monday night knew Rudolph W. Giuliani's history well -- his three marriages, his support for abortion rights, even recent news of a federal investigation targeting his former business partner and police commissioner, Bernard Kerik .
But as Giuliani walked under red, white, and blue bunting to arrive at the first New Hampshire house party of his presidential campaign, camera flashes popped and the crowd brimmed with anticipation. When the former mayor of New York whipped off his glasses, stood in front of an American flag, and pronounced himself ready to take the fight to the terrorists, people nodded .
"If I was a terrorist, I'd be really nervous of Rudy Giuliani," said Ron Vars of East Kingston, who owns a telecommunications brokerage. "I don't care about this personal stuff; he's a leader. I have an ex-wife. I don't have two of them, but that's OK."
Political observers have long predicted that Giuliani's early strong support in the 2008 Republican presidential primary would dissipate as conservative voters learned about his past support for gun control, gay rights, and abortion rights. In addition, the thinking went, some conservatives would be repelled to learn of his sometimes chaotic personal life and the tarnished records of some of his business associates.
Yet as details about Giuliani's life and record have emerged in politically astute New Hampshire, many voters say their support remains firm. They maintain that his success in New York City and his views on taxes and fighting terrorism -- shaped by the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 -- outweigh any personal foibles and positions on social issues that stray from the GOP party line.
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((((((RUDY PING))))
Hillary is trying to convince us it’s health care stupid!
We know better!
It’s NATIONAL SECURITY stupid!
As more people move to NH from MA it ois turning more and more liberal, no suprise then that Rino Rudy is liked. He is the perfect liberal.
What makes people think that a liberal mayor with no national security experience will be good for national security is beyond me.
Rudy’s appearance last night on H&C (Fox) was very very strong. Owning mistakes, and putting results into the equation was a solid move on his part.
The usual cast of our “far right lunatics” will attack him for the color of his tie - in the mean time - appearances like last nights will only put him closer to the nomination.
I liked the way he congratulated Mitt on his fund raising victory - that was class.
So far so good - he’s doing well - and he’s holding his positions.
Good man.
He was good, too bad he’s a liberal.
It was very very good. One of his best interviews. Still looking for that Lion King picture ;-)
The Lion King Picture - I liked the way he handled that also.
The ability to laugh at yourself - a Reagan attribute.
He was really enjoying himself. He’s got a great sense of humor which is what this country needs especially if we have a Democrat congress which I have a feeling we might still have in 2008.
Absolutely. His joyousness will be in stark contrast to Hillary’s dour stridency.
Yup!
It’s a whole different ball game out there since 9/11.
The old rules no longer apply. Rudy connects with those who get it.
"If I was a terrorist, I'd be really nervous of Rudy Giuliani," said Ron Vars..
Yep, that's right Ron. Rudy will put on his 'CIC Uniform', get in his personal B-1 Bomber (Rudy 1) and bomb the cr@p out of anyone who gives him lip.
Then Ron, Rudy Rambo will personally kill every terrorist in hand to hand combat!
(If Rudy wasn't a Draft dodger, I'd 'almost' believe that too Ron.) /s
That's why Rudy shouldn't be the president! Anyone who raises money for anti-war communist groups like Rudy did should be autonmatically disqualified from ever holding public office again,
Kill her with kindness. Rudy is a class act. To slam Hillary is NOT what any of the candidates are doing now. There will be plenty of time to do that when its time for the general election. Too early to start slamming people. Let the Democrat candidates do it to themselves for now.
I see on Drudge today that the Dem Congress has declared no more “global war on terror.” If they win the WH God help us. I don’t agree with Rudy on everything but I know we must run a candidate who can WIN. I think Rudy can. Mitt is impressive too. If Thompson runs, I’ll be anxious to hear his views. We need to win. PERIOD.
If we don’t wise up we will have a Democrat president. The American people were polled and already think a Democrat will win the presidency. We have to prove them wrong.
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