[trisham]

"I think more of this comes from the atmosphere in the blogging atmosphere, in the instant news atmosphere, and the minute analysis atmosphere," he said.

Rudy's recent problems have arisen from interviews he granted or speeches he gave.

The most damning information has come from YouTube videos, which merely give the voters a chance to hear Rudy -- in his own words. His primary problems -- the ones that have stuck -- have not come from bloggers scurrilous accusations -- they have come from bloggers reporting his own words.

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Giuliani is not doing himself any favours by reacting this way. His response makes him look weak and petulant.

[stillonaroll]

Giuliani is not doing himself any favors by reacting this way. His response makes him look weak and petulant.

That is very telling, and predictive of a Rudy presidency: weak and petulant.

[Don Joe]

His response makes him look weak and petulant.

Well if nothing else, at least he's on track with that "truth in advertising" thing. :)

[Oberon]

Giuliani is not doing himself any favours by reacting this way. His response makes him look weak and petulant.

It's a Nixonian response...that of an autocratic leader who resents being held accountable.