• President 2008,  Rudy Giuliani

    Rudy Giuliani Watch: Rudy 36% McCain 20% Thompson 9% Gingrich 6% Romney 6% in Latest Fox News Poll

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    Polling Data from Real Clear Politics

    FOX News Poll: Most Think Democrats Will Win White House in 2008

    Among Republicans, Giuliani still tops the list with 36 percent to McCain’s 20 percent. Thompson takes over the third place slot with 9 percent, moving former Speaker Newt Gingrich down to fourth place at 6 percent. Former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney also receives the backing of 6 percent.

    In a two-way matchup, Giuliani’s strong lead over McCain subsided this month, though he still has a double-digit edge: 50 percent to 37 percent (among Republicans). Last month, Giuliani led with 56 percent to McCain’s 31 percent.

    The poll also asked which Republican candidate was most like former President Ronald Reagan — a Republican icon that many of the candidates compare themselves to on the campaign trail. Giuliani gets top billing here too, as 18 percent of Republicans say “America’s Mayor” most reminds them of Reagan, 12 percent say McCain, 10 percent Fred Thompson, 6 percent Gingrich and 4 percent Romney. Fourteen percent say none of the candidates is like Reagan.

    In the general election match-ups:

    Giuliani tops Clinton by only 1 point — 45 percent to 44 percent. Last month Giuliani had a 9-point edge (49 percent to 40 percent).

    In addition, in a three-way race with current New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg as an independent, Clinton takes a slim lead over Giuliani (42 percent to 40 percent), with Bloomberg at 6 percent.

    Obama now ties Giuliani at 43 percent. In mid-February, Obama (39 percent) trailed Giuliani (45 percent) by 6 points.

    The race is also sharply divided between Clinton (43 percent) and McCain (47 percent), and she easily tops potential contender Fred Thompson by 51 percent to 34 percent.

    The poll is here.

    In this first poll with Fred Thompson, there is a little Giuliani slippage but not much. McCain and Romney continue to lag far behind.

    So, will the race take a change with Fred Thompson and Rudy being the top GOP two?

    Possibly, but not if Thompson continues to lag in head to head polls with Hillary.

    Ominously, Fox News reports by 67 percent to 22 percent, American voters think the Democrats are going to win the 2008 presidential election.

    Not good……..

    Stay tuned……

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    Rudy Giuliani Watch: The Firefighters Flap Redux

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

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  • Giuliani Notes,  President 2008,  Rudy Giuliani

    Giuliani Notes: Rudy’s Wife Won’t be a Cabinet Member

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    n this undated handout photo provided by ABC, Barbara Walters, right, poses with Judith Giuliani, left, and her husband, presidential hopeful and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani. during an interview in New York. Giuliani says if elected, he’d be open to his wife attending Cabinet meetings on issues in which she’s interested. He described his wife as a close adviser who has as much involvement in his campaign as she wants. The interview will air, Friday, March 30, 2007 on ABC News’ ’20/20′.

    AP: Giuliani: Wife won’t be Cabinet member

    Republican presidential contender Rudy Giuliani said Friday his wife will not be a member of his Cabinet or attend most high-level meetings as he sought to clarify his previous statements suggesting she would play a significant role in his administration.

    Giuliani, in interview comments released Thursday, had said he’d be open to his wife attending Cabinet meetings on issues in which she’s interested. “If she wanted to. If they were relevant to something that she was interested in. I mean that would be something that I’d be very, very comfortable with,” Giuliani told Barbara Walters on ABC News’ “20/20.”

    Late Friday, the Giuliani campaign issued a statement in which the former New York City mayor suggested that would not be the case.

    Of course, no one really expected Rudy’s wife to be a policy wonk like Hillary Clinton during Bill’s presidency.

    Rudy was simply deferring to his wife and being polite in a joint interview with Barbara Wa Wa.

    But, was this a gaffe?

    Somewhat…….

    Here is the clarification:

    “Judith and I got a good laugh after we heard that she would be a member of the Cabinet, especially after she made it clear in the interview with Barbara Walters that she is not particularly interested in politics or policy,” he said. “Like most couples, we rely on each other and support each other, but we have different interests. My interest is in politics and deciding policy. Judith is a nurse. Her interest is in educating people on how to stay healthy.”

    “Obviously, she will not be a Cabinet member or attend most Cabinet meetings — if any. But she will pursue a campaign to educate Americans on preventing illness and promoting overall health.”

    Obvious to Flap.

    But, it is good and quick politics to issue the correction/clarification.

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  • Giuliani Notes,  President 2008,  Rudy Giuliani

    Giuliani Notes: California Representative George Radanovich – An Interview

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    California Congressman George Radanovich Endorses Rudy Giuliani

    The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Exploratory Committee announced today that Congressman George Radanovich is supporting Mayor Giuliani for President. Congressman Radanovich’s support is just the latest in a growing list of California endorsements which includes fellow Congressional members Mary Bono, David Dreier, Jerry Lewis, Devin Nunes, and Ed Royce.

    “We need a proven leader with an optimistic vision who can unite our party and our country,” said Congressman George Radanovich. “Rudy Giuliani is an experienced, decisive leader who will use the same conservative principles that led to New York City’s revitalization to tackle the difficult issues our country faces today.”

    “I welcome Congressman Radanovich’s support and look forward to working together to grow our California team,” Mayor Giuliani said.

    Flap had the opportunity this afternoon to interview Representative Radanovich regarding the Giuliani campaign.

    George P. Radanovich is a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 1995, representing the 19th District of California. The 19th District comprises all or part of the Fresno, Madera, Mariposa, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne Counties.

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    His Congressional website is here and campaign website is here.

    Flap: Congressman where are you today?

    GR: I am in the Valley in between Madera and Fresno, making the rounds (of his Congressional District).

    Flap: Why Rudy Giuliani? Why have you endorsed him for President?

    GR: This election will be about strong leadership while we are in this War on Terror. And this will require somebody who will be strong on leadership and be very decisive. And especially to be able to retain the White House for the Republican Party. And I think that Rudy does that job.

    It is not so much for me (an election) on local issues but staying strong world-wide. We cannot afford to have just anybody who will not be strong and who thinks the Iraq War is a mistake. And, I think with his 9/11 background (Rudy) puts the best face on victory in the War on Terror.

    Flap: So, you would say the War on Terror and the Iraq War – issues of War and Peace trump all of the others?

    GR: I think they will be the biggest issues in this campaign. And I believe that over the next few months this President is going to start standing up to this Democratic Congress especially with these war votes coming up, and frankly the American people are going to start getting back (supporting) the President on this war and I want to carry this into the next presidency.

    Flap: You mentioned earlier in your comments about electability and retaining the White House. How do you feel about Rudy’s electability versus Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama?

    GR: I think for that reason Rudy’s strength on national issues will and (his) attitude of what we are trying to accomplish in the world he will show be much stronger than Hillary Clinton and frankly I just don’t see Obama getting the nomination.

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    Flap: Endorsements in GOP primaries are always risky. Certainly some Members of Congress do not put their necks out there and endorse in a partisan primary. Why have you decided to put your neck out and endorse Rudy over John McCain or Mitt Romney?

    GR: Well, now is the time to start and with the new primary (GOP Party) rules in California, the individual districts will be able to weigh in more. (California chooses its GOP Presidential delegates based on winning a plurality in each Congressional District). So, I have the ability to hopefully influence not only delegates in my district but also surrounding Democrat districts and so the districts play a little bit more of a role in the nomination process. Plus, it is happening alot sooner than we think with the primary – and so getting in now, although it might seem a little early but is something we need to do in a timely fashion. I would support the nominee whoever it was but I think in the long run Giuliani goes the distance and I think will win in the long run. You know, if John McCain were to get the nomination or Mitt Romney or anyone else, of course, they would have my support. Just in my view, he is showing the ability to go the distance and he has got in his persona and a good face to put before the world and (to show) that we are determined to win and have victory over terror.

    Flap: Lat week I interviewed Michelle Steel from the California State Board of Equalization and I asked her this question: In light of the polls showing Rudy Giuliani with a commanding lead over the GOP field, is the Presidential campaign in California is done/over? Michelle Steel said yes. Congressman, what do you say?

    GR: Politics can change in a day and I do not think it is in anyone’s court at all right now. There are alot of things that can happen. Newt and Fred Thompson might enter the race and you never know what might happen with Romney or McCain -so no it is not over. There is still alot more listening by the public to do. We are a long ways from having this thing in the bag.

    Flap: The Mayor has been up in your area and has campaigned up in Fresno this last month. Do you know of any plans for him to return?

    GR: I know when I talked to him personally he said and this is before we knew for sure that the California Primary was going to be in February that he was going to be pretty much living in California. So, my feeling is that he will be out here quite often.

    Flap: Some members of the GOP say that Giuliani is a liberal and that he doesn’t reflect the views and values of mainstream Republicans. What do you say Congressman?

    GR: Like I said before the issue with national leadership on the War on Terror and cutting spending in New York City and I don’t think anybody believes he will be a tax and spend liberal.

    He has satisfied me on a number of the social issues.

    1. He opposes Gay Marriage in any form.

    2. On abortion, he is on the conservative side – front and center now and does not favor Partial Birth Abortion. And he supports Parental Notification.

    So, these are the issues and the fact that he is a tax-cutter not a spender. I think he fills the bill in that way.

    Thank you Congressman for the interview.

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    Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani watches a mechanical milking system at the World Ag Expo, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007, in Tulare, Calif. Giuliani toured the expo as part of opening ceremonies.

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  • Iran,  Iraq,  Iraq War,  United Kingdom

    Iran Watch: Iran Releases Video and Letter of Captured British Hostages

    Reuters: Iran releases letter, video of captured Britons

    Iran displayed three detained British naval personnel on television on Friday and released a letter from one saying she was being held because of “oppressive” British and U.S. behavior in
    Iraq.

    British Prime Minister Tony Blair said the footage of three of the 15 British captives enhanced people’s disgust at the treatment of the sailors and marines, and risked isolating Tehran further – but he urged calm and patience over the crisis.

    “I am writing to you as a British service person who has been sent to Iraq, sacrificed due to the intervening policies of the Bush and Blair governments,” said the third letter from sailor Faye Turney, released by Iran’s embassy in London.

    The letter from Sailor Faye Turney:

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    Obviously Iran is ignoring the 1949 Third Geneva Conventions and its Article XIII regarding humiliating and degrading prisoners of war.

    And why are the Brits allowing Iran to humiliate them?

    This is a replay of the fecklessness of the Jimmy Carter Iran Hostage crisis of 1979 when Iran held Americans for 444 days.

    Will Britain let this play out or will their be a further provocation and/or response?

    Flap will repeat his recommendations to Prime Minister Blair and President Bush:

    1. Tell Iran they could keep the fifteen hostages all the time they want, even though they are violating the 1949 Third Geneva Convention Article XIII regarding humiliating and degrading prisoners of war and that those responsible in the Iranian government would be charged later with War Crimes.

    2. If Iran persisted in holding the prisoners that within one week Iran might discover that their oil refining capability, nuclear facilities, and one gasoline refinery might not work nor exist.

    3. If Iran continued to hold the prisoners, that within a week the United Kingdom and the United States would enforce a blockade of all gasoline into Iran.

    4. But, of course, if Iran simply admits they made a mistake in their GPS coordinates and expeditiously returns the fifteen prisoners, Iran might return to a mechanized society under United Nations sanctions .

    Tick Tock Tick Tock

    Britain, the world is waiting.

    Stay tuned…….

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    Iran Watch: Britain Must FIRST Admit “MISTAKE”

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    Iran Watch: Tony Blair Warns Iran

    Iran Watch: Captured Brits – Show Trial or Bluff?

    Iran Watch: Iran May Charge British Sailors

    Iran Watch: Iran to Try Brits for Spying?

    Iran Watch: British Troops Transported To Tehran

    Iran Watch: Are Seized British Troops Hostages?

    Iran Nuclear Watch: Ahmadinejad Cancels United Nations Appearance

    Iran Watch: Iran Seizes British Sailors in Iraq Waters

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