Pro-choice, pro-gay-rights, anti-gun, supports McCain-Feingold, supports “comprehensive immigration reform,” has a (short) track record of appointing left-leaning judges, and has been accused of being a draft dodger. Plus, he’s not blog friendly. But he’s great on crime and terrorism.
Pound for pound, I’d say he’s easily the most attractive liberal Democrat in the race.
Not sure who put this together, but the YouTube account’s registered to “cpacwatch.” Heh.
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Captain Ed talked about the Rudy’s judicial appointments with Bill Simon (recently joined Rudy’s camp) today at the CPAC. Rudy doesn’t get to pick any judge he want; an independent panel gives him three candidates to chose from. For all you know those three candidates could have been all Democrats.
I asked Simon about the recent issue with judges. The Politico posted an article on Rudy’s track record on judicial nominations, and reported that Giuliani appointed more Democrats than Republicans to the bench as Mayor. Hower, Simon called this misleading. The mayor does not have a free hand in judicial appointments in New York City. An independent panel gives the mayor a choice of three candidates for each open seat, and the mayor has to select from those three. Rudy did not choose the candidates; he had to select one of three locked-in choices.
David Gregory on NBC tonight actually claimed that John McCain is not popular and is losing to Giuliani because McCain is 1)not maverick enough and 2)unpopular because he supports the “surge.”
Gregory gives this liberal impression of McCain and then disingenuously claims it is why McCain is not popular among conservatives.
To me, McCain cannot be trusted to uphold conservative principles. You never know where he stands on an issue and when he is going to change his opinion. Giuliani is a much more attractive candidate for conservatives, particularly if he pledges conservative judges. A good choice for a VP candidate would be Rick Santorum or Michael Steele.
I think Rudy and Newt are allying themselves for the ticket.
I listened to a interview on Hannity today from yesterday, Newt didn’t have a thing bad to say about Rudy……from what I take Rudy is going to “fix” his liberal issues by saying he thinks those issues should go to the states and not be part of the Federal govt. If he does that and pledges to nominate judges in mold of scalia and thomas, I think a Rudy/Newt ticket may become a reality.
I think Rudy and Newt are allying themselves for the ticket.
I listened to a interview on Hannity today from yesterday, Newt didn’t have a thing bad to say about Rudy……from what I take Rudy is going to “fix” his liberal issues by saying he thinks those issues should go to the states and not be part of the Federal govt. If he does that and pledges to nominate judges in mold of scalia and thomas, I think a Rudy/Newt ticket may become a reality.
jp on March 1, 2007 at 9:35 PM
I’m not sure about that, but it’s an interesting thought. On first glance, it balances the ticket geographically, as well as ideologically. On the one hand, Newt is polarizing, but on the other hand, when can someone point to a VP blowing the election for a ticket? Everyone had their chance with the first Bush/Quayle, and that obviously didn’t happen.
I still think Rudy has a solid chance. Just my opinion but recent polls seem to agree. Rudy/Newt, Rudy/Lieberman, Rudy/Romney…I don’t know. Love the Newtster but he’s not going to rise to the top this time.
Nobody has touched Rudy, yet. But they will. There is more than enough material as that video makes clear. He has a lot more ’splaining to do than Romney. If Rudy can win over Newt it would go a long way to allaying my fears of a liberal Republican in the WH.
Just think of this all you Rudy fans, a liberal Republican president can do a whole lot of damage. Just look at what Bush’s tone deafness on immigration is doing to the party.
Pound for pound, I’d say he’s easily the most attractive liberal Democrat in the race.
Bull’s-eye!
Don’t forget, that their is MANY pissed of Conservative Repulicans that are watching this through the prism of the media, but are seeing the facts behind the scences, through the BLOGs, Talk Radio, and other mediums.
I’m putting my “Vomit Bucket” money on the long shots…. if not to be on the final ticket, but to set the “Agenda”…………
My Man! Duncan Hunter! Anyone else see that “straw poll?” Duncan who?
People, it’s two years out and the media wants you to make up your mind and go back to sleep……..
I don’t think so……. “You will not fool me twice!” Secure the Damn Borders!That will be the winning slogan, and who ever uses it, promises it, and does it, will WIN!
Don’t listen to the media, don’t listen to La Raza, and I think it is about time the Mexican Government keeps their business out of our politics until they clean up their own, don’t ya think?
I’m still a Rudy supporter. Although I disagree with him on some issues I still think he has the right ideas on the war on terror. As a manager myself, I am responsible for one thing; decisions. Rudy understands this and executes his will.
The man performed miracles in New York. I could see Rudy/Romney, Rudy/Newt but forget about Rudy/Lieberman. Joe is great on the War but he is still a Democrat on taxes and a host of other issues.
Rudy is not a true conservative, but as someone posted, better him than Hillary.
Newt and him are gearing up for a run. Newt is conservative enought to garner those votes, Rudy gets the middle vote.
Not the ideal choice, but we can’t have Reagan, someone else has chosen him to by by their side.
To paraphrase an old saw: “Look at what I say, not at what I do”. At the end of the day, it comes down to how much are conservatives willing to swallow in order to win? Which is to say, same old, same old.
Personally I like Rudy but think he may have the old peaking too soon problem.
Both Rudy and Romney have proven themselves to be excellent executives.
McCain? Not so much. Senators preen and grandstand; they don’t make decisions on the fly. I imagine it would take McCain a year or more to get settled into a role as executive, give that he’s spent decades in the luxuriously non-committal position as legislator.
Newt doesn’t even look like an executive. I really wish people would quit talking about him as an option. It just dilutes the discussion.
To paraphrase an old saw: “Look at what I say do, not at what I do say”. At the end of the day, it comes down to how much are conservatives liberals willing to swallow in order to win? Which is to say, same old, same old (for conservatives and liberals).
Personally I like Rudy Hillary/Obama but think (she)/he may have the old peaking too soon problem.
To paraphrase an old saw: “Look at what I say do, not at what I do say”. At the end of the day, it comes down to how much are conservatives liberals willing to swallow in order to win? Which is to say, same old, same old (for conservatives and liberals).
Personally I like Rudy Hillary/Obama but think (she)/he may have the old peaking too soon problem.
honora on March 2, 2007 at 10:43 AM
Entelechy on March 2, 2007 at 12:17 PM
Really? You think Hill and Obama only talk like liberals but their actions belie that? I think the two parties have different problems–Republicans need to keep hold of their base; Dems need to keep hold of independents and moderates. Who knows.
Agree all the front runners will have a really difficult time keeping up a head of steam.
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Newt is still canning both their tomatos.
- The Cat
P.S. Could you imagine the race if Rudy and Liebs ran on the I ticket. Wouldn’t be able to tell whose vote they’d split.
MirCat on March 1, 2007 at 8:05 PM
Honestly, he’d be my “Anyone but Hillary” vote.
Savage on March 1, 2007 at 8:13 PM
Most people support government healthcare now too. What to make of that?
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/03/01/opinion/polls/main2528357.shtml
No matter who wins, individual responsibility is taking a back seat to good ole fashion big government.
lorien1973 on March 1, 2007 at 8:28 PM
Captain Ed talked about the Rudy’s judicial appointments with Bill Simon (recently joined Rudy’s camp) today at the CPAC. Rudy doesn’t get to pick any judge he want; an independent panel gives him three candidates to chose from. For all you know those three candidates could have been all Democrats.
I asked Simon about the recent issue with judges. The Politico posted an article on Rudy’s track record on judicial nominations, and reported that Giuliani appointed more Democrats than Republicans to the bench as Mayor. Hower, Simon called this misleading. The mayor does not have a free hand in judicial appointments in New York City. An independent panel gives the mayor a choice of three candidates for each open seat, and the mayor has to select from those three. Rudy did not choose the candidates; he had to select one of three locked-in choices.
BJ on March 1, 2007 at 8:38 PM
Oops that last paragraph should’ve been a quote.
BJ on March 1, 2007 at 8:39 PM
David Gregory on NBC tonight actually claimed that John McCain is not popular and is losing to Giuliani because McCain is 1)not maverick enough and 2)unpopular because he supports the “surge.”
Gregory gives this liberal impression of McCain and then disingenuously claims it is why McCain is not popular among conservatives.
To me, McCain cannot be trusted to uphold conservative principles. You never know where he stands on an issue and when he is going to change his opinion. Giuliani is a much more attractive candidate for conservatives, particularly if he pledges conservative judges. A good choice for a VP candidate would be Rick Santorum or Michael Steele.
januarius on March 1, 2007 at 9:10 PM
I think Rudy and Newt are allying themselves for the ticket.
I listened to a interview on Hannity today from yesterday, Newt didn’t have a thing bad to say about Rudy……from what I take Rudy is going to “fix” his liberal issues by saying he thinks those issues should go to the states and not be part of the Federal govt. If he does that and pledges to nominate judges in mold of scalia and thomas, I think a Rudy/Newt ticket may become a reality.
jp on March 1, 2007 at 9:35 PM
I’m not sure about that, but it’s an interesting thought. On first glance, it balances the ticket geographically, as well as ideologically. On the one hand, Newt is polarizing, but on the other hand, when can someone point to a VP blowing the election for a ticket? Everyone had their chance with the first Bush/Quayle, and that obviously didn’t happen.
asc85 on March 1, 2007 at 10:11 PM
I still think Rudy has a solid chance. Just my opinion but recent polls seem to agree. Rudy/Newt, Rudy/Lieberman, Rudy/Romney…I don’t know. Love the Newtster but he’s not going to rise to the top this time.
thedecider on March 2, 2007 at 12:02 AM
Nobody has touched Rudy, yet. But they will. There is more than enough material as that video makes clear. He has a lot more ’splaining to do than Romney. If Rudy can win over Newt it would go a long way to allaying my fears of a liberal Republican in the WH.
Just think of this all you Rudy fans, a liberal Republican president can do a whole lot of damage. Just look at what Bush’s tone deafness on immigration is doing to the party.
Bill C on March 2, 2007 at 1:00 AM
Bull’s-eye!
Don’t forget, that their is MANY pissed of Conservative Repulicans that are watching this through the prism of the media, but are seeing the facts behind the scences, through the BLOGs, Talk Radio, and other mediums.
I’m putting my “Vomit Bucket” money on the long shots…. if not to be on the final ticket, but to set the “Agenda”…………
My Man! Duncan Hunter! Anyone else see that “straw poll?” Duncan who?
People, it’s two years out and the media wants you to make up your mind and go back to sleep……..
I don’t think so……. “You will not fool me twice!” Secure the Damn Borders! That will be the winning slogan, and who ever uses it, promises it, and does it, will WIN!
Don’t listen to the media, don’t listen to La Raza, and I think it is about time the Mexican Government keeps their business out of our politics until they clean up their own, don’t ya think?
Any bets?????
PinkyBigglesworth on March 2, 2007 at 1:06 AM
sorry, my spelling and grammar are not up to par this evening,,,
PinkyBigglesworth on March 2, 2007 at 2:05 AM
I’m still a Rudy supporter. Although I disagree with him on some issues I still think he has the right ideas on the war on terror. As a manager myself, I am responsible for one thing; decisions. Rudy understands this and executes his will.
x95b10 on March 2, 2007 at 4:18 AM
This is a great recap of Rudy’s career as a prosecutor and as Mayor of New York:
Yes, Rudy Guiliani is a Conservative
The man performed miracles in New York. I could see Rudy/Romney, Rudy/Newt but forget about Rudy/Lieberman. Joe is great on the War but he is still a Democrat on taxes and a host of other issues.
Buy Danish on March 2, 2007 at 8:38 AM
Oops, that link didn’t work. Here ya go -
Yes, Rudy Guiliani is a Conservative
Great read.
Buy Danish on March 2, 2007 at 8:40 AM
Rudy is not a true conservative, but as someone posted, better him than Hillary.
Newt and him are gearing up for a run. Newt is conservative enought to garner those votes, Rudy gets the middle vote.
Not the ideal choice, but we can’t have Reagan, someone else has chosen him to by by their side.
right2bright on March 2, 2007 at 10:26 AM
To paraphrase an old saw: “Look at what I say, not at what I do”. At the end of the day, it comes down to how much are conservatives willing to swallow in order to win? Which is to say, same old, same old.
Personally I like Rudy but think he may have the old peaking too soon problem.
honora on March 2, 2007 at 10:43 AM
Both Rudy and Romney have proven themselves to be excellent executives.
McCain? Not so much. Senators preen and grandstand; they don’t make decisions on the fly. I imagine it would take McCain a year or more to get settled into a role as executive, give that he’s spent decades in the luxuriously non-committal position as legislator.
Newt doesn’t even look like an executive. I really wish people would quit talking about him as an option. It just dilutes the discussion.
Rudy/Romney could work. We’ll just have to see.
spmat on March 2, 2007 at 11:55 AM
Entelechy on March 2, 2007 at 12:17 PM
Really? You think Hill and Obama only talk like liberals but their actions belie that? I think the two parties have different problems–Republicans need to keep hold of their base; Dems need to keep hold of independents and moderates. Who knows.
Agree all the front runners will have a really difficult time keeping up a head of steam.
Have a nice weekend Entelechy!
honora on March 2, 2007 at 12:26 PM
You wish!
Whereas Madame Rodham peaked out for must of us in 1993!
Jen the Neocon on March 2, 2007 at 8:53 PM
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