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Down, But Not Out: Giuliani May Run for NY Governor (Not ruling out another run for president)
WNBC ^ | Sun, Nov 16, 2008

Posted on 11/16/2008 11:48:52 PM PST by nickcarraway

Rudy Giuliani said Sunday he will consider running for governor of New York and isn't ruling out a second attempt at the U.S. presidency.

A one-time presidential front-runner and former mayor of New York City, Giuliani dropped out of the race for Republican nominee in January after losing the primary in Florida, where he had poured the bulk of his campaign resources.

"No one knows whether you'll do something again until you come to the point of: 'Is it possible to do it again? Would you have a chance of winning?"' he said of a second White House bid following a speech in Dubai. "I mean those are just things you can't evaluate right now."

He said Sunday he is not sure whether a different strategy would have won him the nomination. The financial crisis gave Democrats a natural advantage in this month's elections, he said.

"If you had told me a year ago we would have a major economic crisis, I would've told you it would be very hard for any Republican ... to win," he said in during a question-and-answer session with CNN International anchor Hala Gorani at the Leaders in Dubai Business Forum.

In response to a question, Giuliani did not rule out running for governor of New York.

"I don't know if I'd be interested in it, but I'll think about it when the right time comes along," Giuliani said.

Current New York Gov. David Paterson said last month he will run in 2010 for a full term in office. He assumed office after his predecessor Eliot Spitzer resigned earlier this year amid a prostitution scandal.

Giuliani sidestepped a question about whether he would serve in Barack Obama's administration.

"You never answer questions like that hypothetically," Giuliani said. "Very few people ever turn the president down, but that's an unrealistic situation."

The Republican, a former federal prosecutor, served as associate attorney general under President Reagan. His name was among those mentioned as a possible attorney general pick had eventual Republican nominee John McCain been elected president.


TOPICS: Front Page News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: New York
KEYWORDS: giuliani; julieannie; ny; nygop; rudy
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1 posted on 11/16/2008 11:48:52 PM PST by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

Stay in NY Rudy!

We don’t need you nor want you as a Presidential contender.

You’re way too much of a RINO!


2 posted on 11/16/2008 11:53:15 PM PST by SoConPubbie (GOP: If you reward bad behavior all you get is more bad behavior.)
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To: SoConPubbie

You know I was 100% opposed to Rudy for President but as a mayor or governor I could vote for him in a heartbeat. NY could do allot worse than a ‘RINO’ who Regan thought was good for the department of Justice...


3 posted on 11/17/2008 12:23:57 AM PST by N3WBI3 (Ah, arrogance and stupidity all in the same package. How efficient of you. -- Londo Mollari)
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To: nickcarraway

I think we should eagerly support Rudy should he choose to run for Governor or Senator from New York.


4 posted on 11/17/2008 12:24:35 AM PST by pnh102 (Save America - Ban Ethanol Now!)
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To: pnh102
That might be ok but I'd rather the old RINO's hjust went away.

prisoner6

5 posted on 11/17/2008 1:56:31 AM PST by prisoner6 (Right Wing Nuts hold the country together as the loose screws of the Left fall out.)
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To: pnh102

Absolutely!
He is a strong advocate of free enterprise and national defense. He would be a huge asset in NY


6 posted on 11/17/2008 4:49:13 AM PST by NKStarr
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To: nickcarraway; AdmSmith; Berosus; Convert from ECUSA; dervish; Ernest_at_the_Beach; Fred Nerks; ...

Baby steps.


7 posted on 11/17/2008 5:11:33 AM PST by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/_______Profile finally updated Saturday, October 11, 2008 !!!)
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To: nickcarraway

I think more republican governors is a good thing as long as they don’t lick the boots of Washington.It would be super if a bunch of states told the fed to take a hike. Also, if they were all conservative but that’s a lot to ask.


8 posted on 11/17/2008 5:20:27 AM PST by kickonly88
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To: nickcarraway

Go, Rudy. He would make a great governor, just not president. Paterson is clearly out of his element. He appears to have little interest in governing and has stated is doesn’t have a desire to run for U.S. Senate.

With the state in economic shambles, it might be possible for Rudy to win.


9 posted on 11/17/2008 5:52:10 AM PST by randita (2 Chronicles 7:14)
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To: nickcarraway

I think Governor is a perfect place for Rudy! Go for it!


10 posted on 11/17/2008 7:40:24 AM PST by Suz in AZ
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To: prisoner6
That might be ok but I'd rather the old RINO's hjust went away.

While I agree that Rudy has qualities that make him undesirable as a GOP presidential candidate, he is still a very strong leader who could do a lot of good for the GOP in New York State. As another poster pointed out, if he were to run for Senator and knock out Chuck Schumer or Hillary Clinton, then that's a pretty good thing I think.

11 posted on 11/17/2008 7:54:53 AM PST by pnh102 (Save America - Ban Ethanol Now!)
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To: pnh102

RUN RUDY RUN


12 posted on 11/17/2008 8:03:21 AM PST by hamburglar (Its wonderful we finally elected a black Pres,but why did it have to be this marxist ass-clown?)
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To: pnh102
I will vote for him for Governor or Senator.

I would not vote for him during the presidential primaries. Though he is as conservative or even more so than Romney....both having to take on some liberal causes to get elected in deep blue states. What politicians really believe is a mystery as they will move to whatever position they feel will get them elected.

13 posted on 11/17/2008 8:07:57 AM PST by Vaquero ("an armed society is a polite society" Robert A. Heinlein)
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To: nickcarraway

good!!


14 posted on 11/17/2008 9:17:23 AM PST by RDTF (BO smells and eventually people do what's necessary to avoid it)
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To: N3WBI3

Yeah, I can handle him for governor or my congressman soooooo much more than what’s in there now.


15 posted on 11/17/2008 9:33:28 AM PST by Marysecretary (.GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL)
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To: kickonly88

I’ve been thinking about running for stuff here in NYC.

It would be a huge shot in the arm for NYC, as well as a complete 180º from Bloomie’s policies, the only thing is I don’t know anything regarding what he does, or even a councilman for that matter...


16 posted on 11/17/2008 11:16:24 AM PST by wastedyears (Every FReeper is on Obama's Black List. He will try to have us all "taken care of." Mark my words)
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To: wastedyears

In response to Rudy Giuliani mulling a run for Governor, NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg declared himself Ruler of All New York. For life, naturally.


17 posted on 11/17/2008 11:40:19 AM PST by massgopguy (I owe everything to George Bailey)
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Hahahaha

I really wouldn’t be surprised. He’s like a dictator.

Giuliani wanted 2 more months. Citizens of NYC wouldn’t give it to him. Bloomberg wants another whole term, he does an end-run around the entirety of the people, and he had the majority of those voting vote “Yea” for him. Absolutely incredible

At least as major, my first act would be to destroy all firearm registries, electronic and paper. Second, any SWAT raid would have to ultimately be approved by me, after having been completely briefed on every piece of intel they have. If I don’t think it will end up good, they don’t go in and kill the person’s dog. They shoot up an innocent person’s house and kill them, guess what? Commander on the scene is relieved of duty, and those that shot the person get thrown in jail for murder. Will it make the cop’s job harder? Maybe, maybe not


18 posted on 11/17/2008 11:49:36 AM PST by wastedyears (Every FReeper is on Obama's Black List. He will try to have us all "taken care of." Mark my words)
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To: nickcarraway

RUN RUDY RUN!!!

He would make a good NY Gov. He was too social lib to be our nominee but otherwise was/is a great leader, and he can take NY back from the dark side of total Dem control.

We need this to happen, desperately.


19 posted on 11/17/2008 11:52:20 AM PST by WOSG (STOP OBAMA'S SOCIALISM - Change we need: Replace the Democrat Congress)
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I could not agree more. Rudy would be a great governor.
The libs. in NYC are an ungrateful bunch that have forgotten that Bush has kept them safe since 9-11. Everytime I go there to see my daughter the arrogance of these people makes me sick.


20 posted on 11/17/2008 1:50:34 PM PST by ohiogrammy (12)
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