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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I’ve had posts deleted and I was even temporarily banned twice for a week a long time ago! BIG DEAL!
She's the one who started the snark on this thread. But it's our fault for pointing it out.
Why don't you ask Peach to stop the misrepresentations and follow forum rules?
Seems there’s a lot that’s beyond you!
Can you tell me which candidate you are supporting?
Must have quite the resume!
You really don’t mind being a stalker and drama queen, do you? Most men would be embarrassed but good for you for going outside those stereotypes.
Once again, Peach, I was posting on this thread before you. Your post was right below mine.
Yet you call that stalking. Another factually-challenged personal attack by Peach. But we're getting used to that.
More trolling from thread to thread trying to flirt with me? Don’t bother toots, liberal hags aren’t my type.
Modus operandi.
Dayum, I never got a full weeks suspension!
Amen!
And another topically-challenged Rudy booster chimes in.
“What makes people think that a liberal mayor with no national security experience will be good for national security is beyond me.”
Yes. Apparently.
But when I look at him I see a strong leader - something this country needs desperately - and equally as important, somebody who can win.
Have you two sent ‘save the date’ cards out yet?
They’re pathetic little stalkers without lives and the desperation they are feeling at Rudy’s frontrunner status is causing a major meltdown.
My posts that were deleted copied nonsensical posts by anti Rudy’s and noted that this was an example of the Psych Ward previously known as FR. I’m not at all surprised that anti-Rudy garbage is spewed and not deleted. This is Example A of why the ‘thon isn’t going terribly well, imo.
LOL. It’s sweet, isn’t it? Rather dear.
Wrong. They were personal attacks.
Typical of you to leave out the rest of my post. Fool.
He will Lead to the left, and I will not follow him.
And another Peach personal attack. But it's not your fault, mind you.
They’re so in love. Inseparable!
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