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Iraq War Watch: House Passes Resolution REBUKING President on Iraq War

CNN (Via Hugh Hewitt): House passes resolution rebuking the president on Iraq

The Democratic-controlled House issued a symbolic rejection of President Bush’s plan to deploy more troops to Iraq on Friday, opening an epic confrontation between Congress and commander in chief over an unpopular war that has taken the lives of more than 3,100 U.S. troops.

The vote on the nonbinding measure was 246-182.

“The stakes in Iraq are too high to recycle proposals that have little prospect for success,” said Speaker Nancy Pelosi, leader of Democrats who gained power last fall in elections framed by public opposition to the war.

“The passage of this legislation will signal a change in direction in Iraq that will end the fighting and bring our troops home,” she vowed.

Bush’s Republican allies said repeatedly the measure would lead to attempts to cut off funds for the troops. Outnumbered, they turned to Rep. Sam Johnson of Texas to close their case — and the former Vietnam prisoner of war stepped to the microphone as lawmakers in both parties rose to applaud his heroism.

“Now it’s time to stand up for my friends who did not make it home, and for those who fought and died in Iraq already,” he said. “We must not cut funding for our troops. We must stick by them,” he added, snapping off a salute as he completed his remarks to yet another ovation.

And who were the White Flag Republicans?

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Paramount CEO Brad Grey and president Gail Berman at the Hollywood premiere of Paramount Pictures’ Sahara

Hotline: Giuliani Scores A Hollywood Biggie

Brad Grey, the chairman and CEO of Paramount and everyone’s favorite Soprano producer, has agreed to raise money for ex-NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani.

Grey plans to endorse Giuliani next week, two sources close to the Giuliani campaign confirmed.

Yes, this is BIG.

And will more Hollywood Execs join Team Giuliani?

You betcha – with funds for the year away Super Tuesday media blitz……

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The Rudy Giuliani Files

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AP: Giuliani praises conservative judges

Republican presidential hopeful Rudy Giuliani, who favors abortion rights, said Friday if elected in 2008 he wouldn’t hesitate to appoint anti-abortion conservatives such as Supreme Court Justice

Antonin Scalia and Samuel Alito to the federal bench.

Giuliani headed a fundraiser in Richmond organized by Jerry W. Kilgore, the anti-abortion Republican gubernatorial candidate in 2005, and attended by several social conservatives who oppose abortion.

“They share the kind of overall judicial philosophy that I have,” Giuliani said during an impromptu news conference just before the fundraiser.

Giuliani said he helped select U.S. attorneys and federal marshals during his service in the Reagan administration. People who filled those positions were “strict constructionists” in their approach to constitutional law, he said.

“What I mean by strict constructionist, or using the plain language or meaning of the Constitution, is judges should try to interpret the Constitution, not make it up to fit their social preferences,” Giuliani said.

This position has been articulated loud and clear. No litmus tests but Rudy will appoint “strict constructionist” judges to the federal bench.

And social conservative voters can respect the man for his perosnal feelings on abortion, yet know that he will not appoint justices that will liberally construe the United States Constitution to promote same.

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CNN (Via Hugh Hewitt): House passes resolution rebuking the president on Iraq

The Democratic-controlled House issued a symbolic rejection of President Bush’s plan to deploy more troops to Iraq on Friday, opening an epic confrontation between Congress and commander in chief over an unpopular war that has taken the lives of more than 3,100 U.S. troops.

The vote on the nonbinding measure was 246-182.

“The stakes in Iraq are too high to recycle proposals that have little prospect for success,” said Speaker Nancy Pelosi, leader of Democrats who gained power last fall in elections framed by public opposition to the war.

“The passage of this legislation will signal a change in direction in Iraq that will end the fighting and bring our troops home,” she vowed.

Bush’s Republican allies said repeatedly the measure would lead to attempts to cut off funds for the troops. Outnumbered, they turned to Rep. Sam Johnson of Texas to close their case — and the former Vietnam prisoner of war stepped to the microphone as lawmakers in both parties rose to applaud his heroism.

“Now it’s time to stand up for my friends who did not make it home, and for those who fought and died in Iraq already,” he said. “We must not cut funding for our troops. We must stick by them,” he added, snapping off a salute as he completed his remarks to yet another ovation.

And who were the White Flag Republicans?

Representative James T. Walsh

Phone: 202-225-3701
Fax: 202-225-4042
[Email: Rep.james.walsh AT mail.house.gov]
Representative Walter Jones

Phone: 202-225-3415
Fax: 202-225-3286
Web Email
Representative Wayne Gilchrest
Phone: 202-225-5311
Fax: 202-225-0254
Web Email

Representative Michael Castle
Phone: 202-225-4165
Fax: 202-225-2291
Web Email
Representative Richard (Ric) Keller

Phone: 202-225-2176
Fax: 202-225-0999
Web Email
Representative Philip Sheridan English

Phone: 202-225-5406
Fax: 202-225-3103
Web Email
Representative Ronald Ernest Paul

Phone: 202-225-2831
Web Email

Representative Frederick Stephen Upton

Phone: 202-225-3761
Fax: 202-225-4986
Web Email

Representative Thomas M. Davis

Phone: 202-225-1492
Fax: 202-225-3071
Web Email

Representative Mark Kirk

Phone: 202-225-4835
Fax: 202-225-0837
Web Email

Representative Howard Coble

Phone: 202-225-3065
Fax: 202-225-8611
Email: howard.coble AT mail.house.gov
Web Email

Representative John J. Duncan Jr.

Phone: 202-225-5435
Fax: 202-225-6440
Web Email

Representative James Ramstad

Phone: 202-225-2871
Fax: 202-225-6351
Email: mn03 AT mail.house.gov
Web Email

Representative Steven C. LaTOURETTE

Phone: 202-225-5731
Fax: 202-225-3307
Web Email

Representative Robert Inglis

Phone: 202-225-6030
Fax: 202-226-1177
Web Email

Representative Timothy V. Johnson

Phone: 202-225-2371
Fax: 202-226-0791
Web Email

Representative Thomas Petri

Phone: 202-225-2476
Fax: 202-225-2356
Web Email

How do you spell GOP Primary challenge?

See above……

And as for the National Republican Congressional Campaign Committee………pffft……..

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The Hill: Evangelical leader sizes up GOP field, says Giuliani’s campaign is doomed

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who said Wednesday night he is making a bid for the White House, will not be America’s 44th president because he supports abortion rights and gay rights and has been married three times.

At least so says Richard Land, president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission.

Land told The Hill in an interview this week that as it stands now, the top tier of Republican presidential hopefuls lacks a candidate social conservatives can be fully comfortable voting for.

So?

And how many “LOCKSTEP” GOP voters can Dr. Land guarantee for any ONE paricular primary candidate?

Some – but mainly in small delegate southern states.

And how much money can Land promise for media campaigns in California, New York and Florida?

Not much…….

James Dobson of Focus on the Family on John McCain: “I pray that we don’t get stuck with him”

At this time, Flap says Dr. Land and James Dobson have become IRRELEVANT to the GOP presidential selection process.

Beginning with Giuliani, Land said “the vast majority” of social conservative voters will not vote for the former mayor even if he gets the nomination and faces off against Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.).

“If he wins, he’ll do so without social conservatives,” Land said.

Hugh Hewitt says Dr. Land is WRONG.

Flap reiterates: Dr. Land is becoming IRRELEVANT with little or NO influence in the GOP.

So, where will they go, if not to Giuliani?

John McCain?

Very doubtful after what James Dobson said in January that he could not support him under any circumstances.

Mitt Romney?

A Mormon – an anathema to fundamentalist Christian Evangelicals?

No Way

In the meantime, the Mayor will be a featured speaker at a school founded by the Rev. Pat Robertson, officials said yesterday.

The appearance in April comes at a time when Giuliani is trying to build bridges to conservatives who dominate GOP primaries and who are wary of his pro-choice, pro-gay-rights stands.

The former mayor, who tops most GOP primary polls along with Arizona Sen. John McCain, will speak at Regent University’s executive-leadership series on April 17, school officials said.

Robertson, the fundamentalist televangelist who once ran for president himself, is chancellor of the school in Virginia Beach, Va., and “extended the invitation personally” to Giuliani.

He’ll likely introduce the former mayor at the lecture, a school spokeswoman said.

California-based Republican strategist Dan Schnur said it was a plus for Giuliani.

“It shows that social conservatives are at least willing to listen to him,” Schnur said.

Flap’s best bet is that the Evangelicals will turn the other cheek and accept the “sinner” yet MAINSTREAM Giuliani when faced with a prospect of Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama.

Stay tuned……

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Politico: Remainders: Wonders of Photoshop

Yeah, Flap is a “PIG.”

But, they are just so POINTY……..

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Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani autographs a poster at the World Ag Expo, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007, in Tulare, Calif. Giuliani toured the expo on his latest stop in a trek through California.

Richmond prepares for dinners with Giuliani, Obama

Tonight, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani will headline a Republican event downtown. And then just a few blocks away Saturday night, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama will be the featured speaker at a dinner.

Combined, the candidates are expected to raise more than $1 million this weekend. They’re both hoping to get more than a good meal while in town. They both need votes.

So, will Barack miss the anti-Surge Iraq War vote in the Senate?

Doubtful…….

“We don’t consider him just a New York’s mayor. He’s America’s mayor,” says former Virginia attorney general and gubernatorial candidate Jerry Kilgore, who is hosting the private fundraiser.

Republican supporters will be coming from across the commonwealth to attend. They will have paid up to $1,000 to get in. “He’s gonna be shaking hands and meeting Virginians and asking for their support,” Kilgore says.

On the menu: Beef Wellington and smoked chicken quesadillas. But Giuliani will be lucky to get a whiff of the food. “I don’t think any candidate ever gets to eat at these things,” Kilgore says, laughing.

Agreed.

In California last weekend the Mayor was able to eat four or five bites of his lunch and then posed the rest of the time for photos or signed autographs.

And the Mayor is definitely looking trimmer.

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