[Clintonfatigued]

Giuliani’s stance on judges is identical to that of George W. Bush, no litmus test, and no asking how they will rule on cases that may appear before the court. Giuliani has some explaining to do (the Planned Parenthood donations), but this isn’t a problem.

[Jim Robinson]

Giulian’s stance on abortion is identical to Hillary Clinton’s. And Terd Kennedy, Chuckie Schumer, Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, Margaret Sanger, et al.

[vetsvette]

“Giuliani’s stance on judges is identical to that of George W. Bush, no litmus test”

That may well be true. However, we KNOW how “W” will do with the selection of judges — i.e. aside for his Harriet snafu, he’s done well. And, we KNOW that Rudy has a history of selecting liberal judges — but, more importantly, we KNOW that Rudy differs significantly from “W” regarding the import of the question of when life begins. The President knows the answer to that question and what actions must follow that knowledge. Rudy won’t say what his view is, but allows that other people may have a different view and, therefore, a different view of the moral issues surrounding abortion (or “choice” in his words.) I would doubt that Rudy would continence infanticide, but there’s really nothing in his abortion position that would suggest his lack of support for such a practice. This he has in common with most abortion advocates and it’s a real concern.

Both Rudy and the President are liberals with some conservative principles — but, the President holds many of the most important conservative principles dear and Rudy thinks only a few of them are important.

As long as the left insists on an abortion litmus test for judges, the right really has no choice but to insist on a litmus test of its own. At the least, we should insist that the legislative system, preferably at the state level, determine the country’s course vis a vis abortion. Rudy can’t commit even to that position.

[votelife]

re Bush/Guiliani/judges...Bush is pro-life so he has a LOT more lattitude in talking about judges than Rudy

[Polybius]

Giuliani has some explaining to do (the Planned Parenthood donations)...

Not to defend Giuliani but I have always liked this quote attributed to Willie Brown:

"If you can't take somebody's money and then turn right around and screw 'em, you don't belong in this business." :-)

[mtntop3]

Giuliani’s stance on judges is identical to that of George W. Bush, no litmus test, and no asking how they will rule on cases that may appear before the court.

You are quite mistaken in regard to "W" who has indicated his opposition to routine abortion thousands of times. How can you not know this??