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Patterico is up to his Greenwald slaying again……..

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Georgia:

When Republicans were polled on whom they would support in 2008 for the Republican Presidential nomination, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani received 28%; Arizona Senator John McCain received 21%.

Strategic Vision Georgia

Pennsylvania:

A new Philadelphia Daily News/Keystone poll of PA shows Giuliani defeating HRC 53-37% and Obama 53-32%

Wisconsin:

Giuliani beats McCain 26%-22% among WI GOPers.

Strategic Vision Wisconsin

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The Rudy Giuliani Files

Josephine Butler, left, Rep. William Jefferson, D-New Orleans, Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Los Angles, Rep. Al Green, D-Houston, and Gwendolyn Guice, right, all shake hands in front of the new homes built for Butler and Guice in New Orleans, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007. The two residents got the keys to what are believed to be the first homes built in the Lower Ninth Ward since Hurricane Katrina hit 18 months ago.

CNN: House GOP to object to Jefferson’s Homeland Security seat

House Republican Whip Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, announced Wednesday that Republicans will object on the House floor to Rep. William Jefferson, D-Louisiana, getting a seat on the House Homeland Security Committee.

Jefferson is entangled in a federal bribery investigation related to his dealings with a telecommunications company. Federal investigators found $90,000 in cash in his freezer in 2005 after Jefferson allegedly accepted a $100,000 bribe from an FBI informant. Despite the investigation, Jefferson was re-elected to a ninth term to his New Orleans’ seat in a run-off election in December.

So much for the “CULTURE OF CORRUPTION” that the Democrats painted the GOP with last November.

When Jefferson is indicted, will the voters even notice?

You betcha…….

The cold hard cash in the freezer is a “CLASSIC.”

Update:

The Politico (Via M/M) and The Hill have more.

Graphic courtesy of Flip

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Representative William Jefferson Watch: Jefferson on House Homeland Security Committee

Representative William Jefferson Watch: Tale of Friendship, Ambition and Betrayal

Representative William Jefferson Watch: Appeals Court Rules Jefferson Has 2 Days to Review Documents

Representative William Jefferson Watch: FBI Raid on Jefferson’s House Office Legal

Representative William Jefferson Watch: House Democrats Vote To Remove Jefferson From Ways and Means Committee

Representative William Jefferson Watch: Democrats in AWKWARD Position But Vote to Throw Jefferson Off the Ways and Means Committee

Representative William Jefferson Watch: Congressional Black Caucus Says Jefferson Deserves a “Presumption of Innocence”

Representative William Jefferson Watch: Affadavit Ties Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar to William Jefferson Probe

Representative William Jefferson Watch: “Trying to Protect Their Own”

Representative William Jefferson Watch: Jefferson Refuses to Quit Ways and Means Committee

Representative William Jefferson Watch: GOP Challenges FBI Raid of Jefferson’s Office

Representative William Jefferson Watch: “There are Two Sides to Every Story”

Representative William Jefferson Watch: FBI has BRIBES on Tape

Al Gore Watch: HYPOCRISY - An Inconvenient Truth

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The Michael Ramirez Files

Day By Day by Chris Muir

Washington Post: Blacks Shift To Obama, Poll Finds

In the Republican race, former New York mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani, who recently made clear his intentions to seek the presidency, has expanded his lead over Sen. John McCain of Arizona. Giuliani holds a 2 to 1 advantage over McCain among Republicans, according to the poll, more than tripling his margin of a month ago.

The principal reason was a shift among white evangelical Protestants, who now clearly favor Giuliani over McCain. Giuliani among this group of Americans despite his support of abortion rights and gay rights, two issues of great importance to religious conservatives. McCain opposes abortion rights.

The Poll:

If the 2008 Republican presidential primary or caucus in your state were being held today, and the candidates were: (Rudy Giuliani, John McCain, Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Chuck Hagel, Tommy Thompson, Mike Huckabee, Duncan Hunter, George Pataki, Sam Brownback, Tom Tancredo, Jim Gilmore, or Ron Paul), for whom would you vote? (ASKED OF LEANED REPUBLICANS)

NET LEANED VOTE:
2/25/07     1/19/07      12/11/06
Rudy Giuliani           44          34           34
John McCain             21          27           26
Newt Gingrich           15           9           12
Mitt Romney              4           9            5
Chuck Hagel              1           *            *
Tommy Thompson           2           1            2
Mike Huckabee            2           1            *
Duncan Hunter            *           *            1
George Pataki            1           2            3
Sam Brownback            1           1            1
Tom Tancredo             *           1            *
Jim Gilmore              *           1           NA
Ron Paul                 1           1           NA
Other (vol.)             *           *            *
None of these (vol.)     2           2            6
Would not vote (vol.)    1           1            *
No opinion               4           9            9

Since January and Rudy’s announcement of presidential candidacy the first week of February, he has absolutely BURIED the competition.

Rudy’s numbers in this poll (with Newt Gingrich included) have increased 10 percentage points from January to February. John McCain has decreased 6 points and Mitt Romney 5 percentage points during the same time period.

Ron Paul fans: Ron continues at 1% but is considered in this poll.

Now, the next poll is directed to Newt Gingrich supporters:

(ASKED OF GINGRICH SUPPORTERS) If Gingrich does not run,
for whom would you vote?

NET LEANED VOTE IF NO GINGRICH

2/25/07
Rudy Giuliani           53
John McCain             23
Mitt Romney              5
Chuck Hagel              1
Tommy Thompson           2
Mike Huckabee            2
Duncan Hunter            *
George Pataki            1
Sam Brownback            2
Tom Tancredo             1
Jim Gilmore              *
Ron Paul                 1
Other (vol.)             *
None of these (vol.)     2
Would not vote (vol.)    1
No opinion               5

So, if Newt does not run, Rudy wins a majority of support from Gingrich fans by a whopping 53%. Poor Mitt Romney is buried at 5 %. McCain is at 23%. Again, Ron Paul polls 1%.

Let’s look at attribute ratings:

Again, except for one category Giuliani destroys McCain and Romney.

Ok, let’s look at Abortion and Gay Civil Unions:

(ASKED OF LEANED REPUBLICANS) Giuliani has been a supporter of legal abortion and gay civil unions. Does this make you (more likely) to vote for him for the Republican nomination for president, (less likely), or doesn’t it make a difference in your vote?

Another question along these lines:(IF LESS LIKELY, previous question) Given his position on abortion and gay civil unions,
is there a chance you’d vote for Giuliani for the Republican nomination for president, or no chance?

And remember this was asked of GOP Leaning voters and not Democrats or Independents.But, why does Rudy continue to poll well despite the abortion numbers?

Because abortion is not at the forefront of issues facing America and although important lacks the weight of the Iraq War and terrorism.

Hence, this poll:

(ASKED OF LEANED REPUBLICANS) What’s the single most important issue to you in your choice for the Republican candidate for president?

2/25/07
Terrorism/security             18
War in Iraq                    17
Economy/jobs                   15
Health care                     6
Honesty                         6
Someone I trust                 4
Strong leadership               4
Abortion                        3
Immigration                     3
Education                       3
Morals/family values            3
Foreign policy                  2
The right experience            *
Electability/best chance
to win in November           0
Other                          11
No opinion                      5

Note where abortion is - 8th from the top.

Look what is number 1: Terrorism/Security - A Giuliani strength.

Flap pontificated earlier today that Rudy Giuliani WILL BE the GOP Nominee.

There is nothing in this poll that would pursuade him otherwise.

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Rudy Giuliani Watch: Democrats Should Go After Rudy NOW

President 2008 Watch: Christian Right Labors for Redemptive ‘08 Conservative

Rudy Giuliani Watch: Rudy vs. Hillary by the Electoral Numbers

Rudy Giuliani Watch: New York Times Tells Rudy How to Campaign

Rudy Giuliani Watch: Rudy Visits with South Carolina Firefighters

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Rudy Giuliani Watch: Evangelical Richard Land Strikes Back at Rudy

The Rudy Giuliani Files

Rasmussen Reports: 2008 Republican Presidential Primary

Arizona Senator John McCain’s (R) support among Likely Republican Primary Voters has slipped to the lowest level ever recorded since Rasmussen Reports began tracking the race shortly after last November’s election. McCain is now the top pick for just 17% of Republicans. That’s down two points from a week ago, five points since mid-January and is barely half the level of support enjoyed by Republican frontrunner Rudy Giuliani.

For the second straight week, the former Mayor of New York attracts support from 33% of Likely Republican Primary Voters. The man dubbed America’s Mayor in the wake of 9/11 has seen his personal favorables rise back to the 70% level once again.

McCain continues to fade, Romney is failing to catch fire and is Newt waiting in the wings to pick up the pieces to go head to head with Rudy?

Possible.

Most voters in Republican Primaries are politically conservative. Among those who consider themselves Very Conservative, Giuliani attracts 24% of the vote, Gingrich 23% and McCain is the third choice at 19%.

Among those who are Somewhat Conservative, it’s Giuliani 34% McCain 15% and Gingrich 14%.

Self-identified moderates likely to participate in the Primary favor Giuliani over McCain 41% to 18%.

But, will Rudy’s fundraising be too far along for Newt to attract the donors?

Yes.

And Newt may not achieve Kingmaker status that he wants at the GOP Convention.

Flap wants to call it for Rudy but McCain and Romney will mount a campaign - eventually?

Update:

Dick Morris agrees with Flap abut McCain’s collapse, Romney’s inability to catch fire with the GOP base and Newt’s problem with calendar and fundraising.

Hugh Hewitt at least agrees with Flap about McCain’s collapsing electoral prospects. But, will Romney’s campaign be around for Hugh’s book about Mitt and Mormonism to at least get a few sales?

The Fat Lady is warming up her throat.

Ok, Flap will do it: Rudy Giuliani WILL be the next GOP nominee for President.

Stay tuned……

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Rudy Giuliani Watch: Gallup Poll - Rudy Has Uniquely Broad Based Political Appeal

Rudy Giuliani Watch: Hoover Institution Lunch

Rudy Giuliani Watch: Democrats Should Go After Rudy NOW

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Rudy Giuliani Watch: Rudy vs. Hillary by the Electoral Numbers

Rudy Giuliani Watch: New York Times Tells Rudy How to Campaign

Rudy Giuliani Watch: Rudy Visits with South Carolina Firefighters

Rudy Giuliani Watch: Rudy Opts Out of Religious Broadcasters Meeting

Rudy Giuliani Watch: Evangelical Richard Land Strikes Back at Rudy

The Rudy Giuliani Files