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Republican Presidential hopeful and former mayor of New York City Rudy Giuliani speaks at the the National Newspaper Association’s annual Government Affairs Conference in Washington March 22, 2007.

AP: Giuliani: Give Gonzales benefit of doubt

Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani, a former U.S. attorney in New York, said Thursday that Attorney General Alberto Gonzales should get “the benefit of the doubt” in the uproar over the firings of federal prosecutors.

“The president has addressed it,” Giuliani, the former New York City mayor, said. “The attorney general’s an honorable man. He’s a decent man. He should be given a chance to explain and everybody should sort of give him the benefit of the doubt and allow him to explain.”

Republicans and Democrats alike have questioned Gonzales’ leadership and some have called for him to resign as Congress investigates whether the firings of eight prosecutors over the past year were politically motivated.

The Alberto Gonzalez Flap is a tempest in a teapot and a pure political ploy to help the Democrats regain the White House in 2008.

On the O’Reilly Show on Fox this evening, Bill outlined the problems with three of the United States Attorneys who were fired.

The White House should take the hint and allow the AG to explain the circumstances of the dismissals.

Rudy is right.

Republican Presidential hopeful Rudolph Giuliani is surrounded by reporters after his address before the National Newspapers Association in Washington.

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Mayor Giuliani announces the launch of his new website:

Dear Gregory, There’s exciting news for our campaign today – and I wanted you to be the first to know. Our new campaign Web site just launched at www.JoinRudy2008.com. As I travel the country, I am deeply humbled by the support I have received from my fellow Republicans. Everywhere I go, people want to know how they can get involved in this critically important election. This Web site is the place where any American can go to learn about my record and join our campaign. http://www.JoinRudy2008.com This Web site launch is also an opportunity to talk directly to you about why I’m in this race and the kind of leadership America needs for the future. Please view my special video message on JoinRudy2008.com – and send it to all your friends so we can build this campaign from the ground up. No one person can run for President alone. Like all worthwhile things in life, it takes a team effort. JoinRudy2008.com is the place you and your friends can go to make a vital difference in this campaign – right now. Sincerely, Rudy Giuliani P.S. Don’t forget to watch this special video message, and forward it to your friends.

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Go over there and check it out.

Flap knows you will be glad you did.

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Hugh Hewitt: The Continuing Collapse Of The Los Angeles Times UPDATE: Martinez Resigns

A few days back The Los Angeles Times trumpeted “the launch of a quarterly guest editor program for Current, the Sunday edition commentary section. Brian Grazer, Oscar® and Emmy®-winning writer-producer, has been chosen to oversee the debut and future guest editors will be similarly intriguing personalities from the worlds of politics, business, culture, entertainment and sports.”

In a blow certain to further erode the paper’s almost non-existent credibility, it has been revealed that Andres Martinez, the editorial page editor and overseer of the project, has been in a relationship with Grazier’s publicist.

Bill Boyarsky has the details. Nikke Finke has much more.

Nikke Finke has this post on Martinez’s resignation.

What a MESS at the Times.

The Tribune Group will be selling this media property at a discount…….

Michael Barone: A Look at the Polls of Mid-March

Let’s take a look at the polls for the two parties’ nominations and for the general election as of mid-March, based on the compilations in realclearpolitics.com.

Ok, here they are:

First, the GOP multicandidate:

Next, GOP New Hampshire and Iowa:

Head to Head with the Hillary:

Head to Head with Obama:

This analysis is continued good news for the Mayor.

Will the March 31 fundraising stats reflect Giuliani’s poll status?

Flap hears that they will.

Stay tuned…….

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Rudy Giuliani Watch: The Firefighters Flap Part IV – The IAFF Forum

Rudy Giuliani Watch: The Firefighters Flap Part III

Rudy Giuliani Watch: The Firefighters Flap Redux

Rudy Giuliani Watch: Blogger Conference Call March 12, 2007 With Ed Goeas and Brent Seaborn

Rudy Giuliani Watch: The Firefighter’s Union Flap

Rudy Giuliani Watch: California Dreamin’ – Rudy Leads McCain By Double Digits in Survey USA Poll

Rudy Giuliani Watch: Rudy 44% McCain 20% Gingrich 9% Romney 8% in Latest Gallup Poll

The Rudy Giuliani Files

New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani signs one of his books for a fan Tuesday afternoon at The Player’s Course at Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas. Giuliani played golf and spoke during a luncheon to raise money.

Mayor Giuliani returns to California on Friday with events through the weekend.

Friday March 23 Rudy Meets California Voters in Oakland at the Fat Lady Restarant.

Saturday March 24 Hizzoner will hold a news conference after meeting voters at the Island Hotel, Newport Beach, California.

Sunday March 25 Rudy will be fundraising in Montecito (near Santa Barbara) California.

Stay tuned as more campaign details are released.

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Ehrlich To Endorse Giuliani

Former Maryland governor Robert Ehrlich is expected Thursday to endorse fellow Republican Rudy Giuliani’s candidacy for president.

Ehrlich tells The Washington Post that he believes Giuliani is the strongest candidate. Ehrlich is also expected to say that he will serve as the regional chairman for Giuliani’s campaign.

Ehrlich says he will be raising money and giving speeches on Giuliani’s behalf. He says he and Giuliani have become friends in recent years and Giuliani campaigned for him in his races for governor.

Will Blue State Maryland be in play?

Flap supposes how badly Hillary beats up on Obama will be the determinant. But, Hillary is sinking in the polls.

Stay tuned……

Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani laughs while talking to Mercantile Exchange Chariman, Richard Schaeffer, right, before the closing bell at the New York Mercantile Exchange, Wednesday, March 21, 2007 in New York.

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Goodbye, Cathy

Flap will miss you.

Cathy far right at Los Angeles Press Club Event, April 25, 2005

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From the Los Angeles Press Club:

Cathy Seipp Dies A special Friend of Los Angeles Press Club, Cathy Seipp, lost her battle against lung cancer yesterday, at the age of 49. The outspoken, conservative columnist and media critic was also a loyal friend, to those she found worthy. As a columnist she had a special gift for exposing and attacking hypocrisy. As a person she had a special love for animals and her mission was to rescue as many as possible.Together with Amy Alkon and Emmanuelle Richard, Cathy presented an array of interesting Book Parties for Los Angeles Press Club.She will be missed by all of us, but, most of all by her daughter Maia.The Los Angeles Press Club is dedicating this year’s Southern California Journalism Awards in memory of Cathy Seipp. Those of you who have a special moment or photo to share, please send them to diana@lapressclub.org, so they may be included in our tribute book. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Mt. Sinai Hollywood Hills, 5950 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles. Instead of flowers, Seipp had requested that people make donations to the Humane Society, www.hsus.org. The Humane Society