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Giuliani Notes: Dollars for Rudy
Rudy Giuliani laughs with Girl Scouts from Littleton, N.H., Troop 837 at the annual Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce dinner at the Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods, N.H., Friday night.
A Giuliani fund-raiser will be held Jan. 29 in Pacific Palisades, Calif., at the home of Bill Simon, the 2002 Republican candidate for governor of California, costing $2,300 a person and $4,600 per couple.
Bono’s campaign is sponsoring a golf event to raise funds for Giuliani’s committee on Tuesday, at the Rancho Mirage home and golf course of Edra Blixseth, Porcupine Creek Golf Club. Information: (310) 500-4284 or by e-mail at events@marybono.com
Texas Republican contributors are being solicited to spend $30,000 for dinner with former New York City Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani at the Houstonian Hotel in Houston Feb. 1 to finance his “presidential exploratory committee.” The “private” dinner will follow a 6:30 to 8 p.m. cocktail reception, costing $2,100 a person and $4,200 for couples.
The best-known host of Giuliani’s Houston event is billionaire oilman T. Boone Pickens Jr., chairman of the private equity firm BP Capital Management. Also on Giuliani’s Texas fund-raising team are Tom Hicks, whose company owns the Texas Rangers baseball team; oil industry executive Jim Lee; and lawyer Patrick C. Oxford.
And, of course, there is the good ol’ internet contribution website here.
Stay tuned…….
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Rudy Giuliani Watch: Who Has the Vision and Who Can Perform?
Former New York City Mayor and possible Presidential candidate Rudolph Giuliani (L) and his wife Judith Nathan (C) greet delegates and guests at the New Hampshire Republican convention in Manchester, New Hampshire January 27, 2007.
AP: Giuliani stresses vision and performance
Rudy Giuliani, courting the Republican rank and file in an important state, sought Saturday to make the case that his vision for the future and performance in the past makes him a strong candidate for the GOP presidential nomination.
The government’s got to work in order for the American people to have confidence in it,” the former New York City mayor said. “And I believe there is something I can do about that.”
“Leadership is about vision and performance,” Giuliani told state GOP activists. Voters, he said, should hold each candidate to that standard when deciding where to throw their support. “Who has the vision and who can perform? Because you need both.””
Mayor Giuliani has BOTH.
Prior to the GOP Convention speech, Giuliani had breakfast with New Hampshire voters.
Yet, political pundits in DC continue to wonder if Giuliani will seek the Presidency.
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani smiles as he signs a copy of his book at the state’s annual Republican meeting in Manchester, N.H., Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007. Giuliani, a possible 2008 presidential hopeful was guest speaker at the state’s annual Republican meeting.
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani speaks at the state’s annual Republican meeting. Manchester, N.H., Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007.
So, why do political folks think a person will hire campaign staff, do the advance preparation work and travel around the country stumping for President not run?
A mystery to Flap
Of course, there are technical fund raising issues why the Mayor does not officially announce – and a candidate wants to time his announcement to create the maximum BUZZ.
DUH…….
And the New Hampshire voter reaction?
The state’s Republican faithful greeted Giuliani warmly. They swarmed him to say hello and shake his hand. Some chanted “Rudy. Rudy.” They shoved copies of his best-selling book, “Leadership,” in front of him for an autograph.
“I was very impressed. He did very well,” said Will Infantine of Manchester, a GOP committee member who is not aligned with a candidate.
“His performance was absolutely outstanding,” added David Hess, the deputy Republican leader of the New Hampshire House who also is unaffiliated.
“He’s very charismatic,” agreed Natalie Healy of Exeter, another committee member. State Rep. Mary Griffin of Windham called him “exceptional.”
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Giuliani: Judge candidates on performance
The Quotes:
“Who has the vision and who can perform? Because you need both,†Giuliani said. “You can ultimately judge whatever I promise you and whatever vision that I have by the things that I’ve done,†Giuliani said.
“I know the heartbreak of seeing casualties. I saw them upfront in the first major battle in this war on terrorism,†Giuliani said. “We have to remain on offense. They want to come here and hurt us and harm us and hurt our children. The best way we remain safe and we retain our freedom … is remaining on offense, remaining strong and not becoming weak in a time of pressure.â€
“We have to be victorious in the war on terror,†he said to loud applause. “Whether all of us at every moment recognize we’re at war, it doesn’t matter. They’re at war with us and they have been for quite some time,†Giuliani said.
Stay tuned…….
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani and his wife Judith, right. pass a cluster of photographers and reporters as he tries to leave the Palace theater in Manchester, N.H., Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007
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John Kerry Watch: United States Has Become an International Pariah
Senator from Massachusetts, USA, John Kerry, seen on the large screen, speaks during a session ‘The Future of the Middle East’ at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Saturday Jan. 27, 2007.
AP: Sen. Kerry Blasts U.S. Foreign Policy
Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry slammed the foreign policy of the Bush administration on Friday, saying it has caused the United States to become “a sort of international pariah.”
The statement came as the 2004 Democratic presidential nominee responded to a question about whether the U.S. government had failed to adequately engage Iran’s government before the election of hard-liner Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in 2005.
Kerry said the Bush administration has failed to adequately address a number of foreign policy issues.
“When we walk away from global warming, Kyoto, when we are irresponsibly slow in moving toward AIDS in Africa, when we don’t advance and live up to our own rhetoric and standards, we set a terrible message of duplicity and hypocrisy,” Kerry said.
“So we have a crisis of confidence in the Middle East – in the world, really. I’ve never seen our country as isolated, as much as a sort of international pariah for a number of reasons as it is today.”
The age-old dictum that United States politicians while on foreign soil do not criticize the President or United States government has been violated frequently lately. But, this comment by Senator John Kerry today is about as MORONIC of a statement from an american politico that Flap has ever heard.
Glenn Reynolds: “JOHN KERRY does it again. Like Jimmy Carter, he’ll never forgive America for rejecting him, and he’ll console himself with the approval of America’s enemies.”
However, Flap think it is deeper and goes back further than the 2004 Presidential election. John Kerry has hated America that he cannot control since the Vietnam War. John Kerry has definite CONTROL issues and if he does NOT get his way then he throws a tantrum. Witness today.
Senator from Massachusetts, USA, John Kerry gestures while speaking during a session ‘The Future of the Middle East’ at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Saturday Jan. 27, 2007. Kerry criticized the Bush administration’s foreign policy during the session, saying it has caused the United States to become ‘a sort of international pariah.’
And what do America’s enemies think?
My gosh, if you have a disagreement with American policy just foster some dissent because some AMERICAN MORON or POLITICIAN will undermine their own country.
Does anyone think that Senator “BOTCHED JOKE” Kerry will be re-elected in Massachuseltts in 2008?
Leaning Republican PICK -UP.
Stay tuned…….
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Former President of Iran Mohammad Khatami, left, and Senator from Massachusetts, USA, John Kerry take the stage for a session ‘The Future of the Middle East’ at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
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Rudy Giuliani Watch: Scouting New Hampshire at Littleton Chamber of Commerce
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani speaks to reporters at the Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods, N.H., Friday, Jan. 26, 2007. Giuliani started a two-day campaign swing speaking on the North Country to the Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce dinner.
Union Leader: Giuliani addresses Littleton Chamber
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani last night told a sell-out crowd at the Mount Washington Hotel that he’d like to come back to New Hampshire this summer to play a little golf and “maybe do some politics, too.”
Giuliani, who is exploring a run for President, was the guest speaker at the 85th annual meeting of the Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce with a sell-out crowd of more than 425 people.
In a question-and-answer session with the audience following a speech in which he talked about leadership, the first question was whether his name would be on the Presidential ballot next year, to the cheers and applause of the crowd.
“That may turn out to be more up to you than to me,” he said, “I’m in the right state, which is New Hampshire.” He said he had to “make a decision about my exploratory committee” and “ultimately, the more important decision is the one you make about a year from now.”
Here is an interview with the Mayor and his wife prior to addressing the Littleton Chamber of Commerce:
The Caledonian-Record: Mayor Giuliani Wows Crowd At Chamber Dinner
America Is Strong And Relies On Teamwork, He SaysAs Giuliani and his wife and entourage arrived at the hotel, reporters from the national and local press corps clustered around him with cameras and microphones, making it hard to get close.
But one group was even more determined to approach the former mayor who became Time Magazine’s Person of the Year in 2001 for his leadership in getting the city through the crisis of the terrorist attack on September 11 of that year.
That group wore green vests covered with badges, and they had clipboards and a serious agenda: cookie sales.
By the time the troop of about 10 Girl Scouts from Littleton was done with Giuliani and his wife, they had sold the couple 20 boxes of Girl Scout cookies at $3.50 a box, which came to $70, and they even got an extra $10 donation.
Monica Carroll, 10, a student at Littleton’s Lakeway Elementary School, waved four $20 bills in her hand, beaming. “He gave me $80!” she shouted.
Asked how the cookies would reach the former mayor, Carroll pointed to the address on her clipboard. Assistant troop leader Bobbi Lyndes said they would mail the cookies with the postage on Troop 837.
“I really hope you win the election and become president,” said Jalen Northrop, 12, of Littleton, with tears in her eyes.
Rudy Giuliani laughs with Girl Scouts from Littleton, N.H., Troop 837 at the annual Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce dinner at the Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods, N.H., Friday night.
Giuliani wowed the crowd in the Grand Ballroom with his message of leadership. He said the fact the Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce refers to this part of the state as “New Hampshire’s Heaven,” was appropriate given the landscape he and his wife have fallen in love with. “I always wanted to go to heaven,” he said, drawing a laugh from the North Country crowd.
Giuliani said he may be abandoned for a few weeks, as his wife is threatening to stay here and ski.
Right after arriving at the hotel, Giuliani was asked by Jan Mercieri, the wife of Littleton Fire Chief Joe Mercieri, to sign a New York Times photo book about September 11. Her husband was unable to be at the event, but he had volunteered at Ground Zero, and she said having Giuliani’s signature would mean the world to him.
“Mr. Giuliani holds a very special place in our hearts,” she said.
Mayor Giuliani has come to New Hampshire to gauge support for a presidential candidacy. There are many who are questioning whether Hizzoner will run or not.
There looks like support to Flap
Flap supposes it is Hillary’s media machine instilling some “WISHFUL THINKING” – that Giuliani won’t enter the race.
Sorry Hillary – have your big rally in Iowa. But, the people know – ALL SHOW and NO SUBSTANCE.
Stay tuned…….
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani shakes hands at the Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods, N.H., Friday, Jan. 26, 2007. Giuliani started a two-day campaign swing speaking in the North Country to the Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Day By Day by Chris Muir January 27, 2007
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Rudy Giuliani Watch: Bush Iraq Plan Should Be Given A Chance
Rudy Giuliani and his wife Judy Nathan speak to a reporter in Bretton Woods, New HampshirePotential Candidate Giuliani Visits New Hampshire
Giuliani Says Bush Iraq Plan Should Be Given A ChanceMayor Giuliani will be in New Hampshire this weekend.
Tonight he will be speaking before the Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce and tomorrow he adrdesses the New Hampshire State Republican Party’s Annual Convention.
During an interview today, America’s Mayor commneted on the Iraq War and President Bush’s plan to increase the number of troops:
“I think that we’ve got to give it a chance,” Giuliani said. “I think we’ve got to try to come out of Iraq with a situation where there’s stability, where we don’t make things worse.”
Giuliani said that he also believes the Iraqi government should take more charge of the situation.
“I think we’ve got to be really careful, and we have to introduce accountability and require the Iraqi government to do the kind of job in Baghdad that they’re supposed to do, with us supporting them and pushing them,” he said.
Indeed.
While John McCain is self-destructing and being attacked by the Democrat National Committee, Rudy Giuliani delivers clear and concise leadership.
What a difference…..
Stay tuned……..
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani shakes hands at the Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods, N.H., Friday, Jan. 26, 2007. Giuliani started a two-day campaign swing speaking in the North Country to the Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce.
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John McCain Watch: DNC Criticizes McCain Contradictions on Iraq War
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Jan. 25: Sen. John McCain, right, chats with Sen. Carl Levin during a hearing on Iraq strategy.
Democrat National Committee: DNC: McCain’s ‘Recipe for Disaster’: Contradicting Himself Again on Iraq
In the face of overwhelming opposition from the American public to the Bush-McCain plan to escalate the
Iraq War, presidential hopeful John McCain (news, bio, voting record) yesterday proposed a Senate resolution that would include “a series of benchmarks” he has long opposed. [New York Times, 1/26/07] McCain emphasized that if the benchmarks set by his resolution are not met, “everyone knows the consequence … then you have to examine your mission.” [CNN, 1/26/2007]Senator McCain’s resolution is now being circulated.
The Democrats continue:
In other words, McCain is now proposing imposing benchmarks that the Iraqi government would be required to meet on a specific timetable, or face an American re-evaluation of its strategy. The move is a contradiction for John McCain who “has vigorously endorsed the president’s war policies” and once called the idea of a timetable “a recipe for disaster.” [Washington Post, 1/26/07; Birmingham News, 11/22/05] Just over a month ago, McCain went so far as to say that “placing a limited timeframe … would only induce Iraqis to side with militias” and against Americans. [Arizona Republic, 12/7/06]
“Increasingly isolated for his stubborn support of the President’s failed strategy in Iraq, John McCain is again contradicting himself hoping to have it both ways as he seeks the Republican nomination,” said Democratic National Committee spokesman Luis Miranda. “The American people want a new direction in Iraq and principled leadership. McCain’s call for benchmarks is a call for the timetable he has long opposed and another example he’s willing to do anything to get elected.”
Today McCain Wants Benchmarks. “Senator John McCain, Republican of Arizona, said he would propose giving the Iraqis a series of benchmarks to demonstrate progress.” [The New York Times, 01/26/2007]
But McCain Said Timetable Was A “Recipe For Disaster” And Urged Colleagues To Show Some “Backbone.” McCain, calling Iraq a “noble cause” and saying that to “prevail” in Iraq required “a little backbone,” slammed Murtha’s proposal for a timetabled troop redeployment. McCain said, “To set a timetable, when it doesn’t comply with the situation on the ground, I think is a recipe for disaster.” [Birmingham News, 11/22/05]
McCain Further Said A Date for Withdrawal Would Lead to Chaos. “I believe that a withdrawal, or a date for withdrawal, will lead to chaos in the region, and most military experts think the same thing.” [NBC News, 11/12/06]
And That a “Timeframe” Would “Induce Iraqis to Side With Militias”. The Arizona Republic reported that John McCain “said he disagrees that any such redeployment should be characterized as ‘short-term,’ or that any firm timetable for U.S. troop withdrawal should be set. ‘Our troops should be sent to Baghdad, or anywhere in Iraq, in order to complete a defined mission, not to serve until some predetermined date passes … By placing a limited timeframe on our military commitments, we would only induce Iraqis to side with militias that will stay indefinitely, rather than with the U.S. and Government of Iraq.'” [Arizona Republic, 12/7/06]
Appeasement gets you NOWHERE, Senator.
Mc Cain’s Presidential campaign is NOW DEAD.
****GOP Senators listen up!****
To Senator McCain:
Take Down this resolution.
You are not the President and you look like a FLIPPER on the Iraq War. Remember John Kerry.
Try to save yourself embarassment with the GOP Base – albeit your presidential campaign is OVER.
To Senator John Warner:
Withdraw your resolution. Support your party and President. Let General Petraeus work the plan. Don’t condemn the plan before it has been implemented.
To Senator Mitch McConnell:
Prepare to lead a FILIBUSTER against the Biden, Levin and Hagel resolution. No up or down vote on a symbolic repudiation of your President. Whip your colleagues. NO CLOTURE.
To the REST of the GOP Senators:
Vote against CLOTURE on the Biden, Levin and Hagel resolution and any other resolution that undermines our troops and the Iraq War effort.
Remember our troops and
Listen to Secretary of Defense Robert Gates today:
Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday that a congressional resolution opposing President Bush’s troop buildup in Iraq undercuts U.S. commanders and “emboldens the enemy.”
He also said the Pentagon was now studying whether it could accelerate the deployment of the five additional Army brigades that it has announced will be sent to Baghdad between now and May to bolster security in the capital.
At his first Pentagon news conference since taking office Dec. 18, Gates was asked his reaction to the debate in Congress over the effect of such a nonbinding resolution. “It’s pretty clear that a resolution that in effect says that the general going out to take command of the arena shouldn’t have the resources he thinks he needs to be successful certainly emboldens the enemy and our adversaries,” he said.
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Michael Ramirez on Castro’s Socialized Medicine
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Cuba Watch: Fidel Castro – Decided to Avoid Colostomy?
Cuban leader Fidel Castro chose to avoid a colostomy and opted for riskier intestinal surgery that led to serious complications, the Spanish newspaper El Pais said in its Wednesday edition.
The shortcut involved sewing the colon to the rectum but did not heal properly and broke apart, releasing gastric fluid with feces that caused serious infection, El Pais said on its Web site.
The newspaper reported a day earlier that Castro’s prognosis was “very serious†and that he is being fed intravenously after three failed operations for diverticulitis, or pouch-like bulges in the large intestine that get infected.
El Pais cited medical sources at the same Madrid hospital where a surgeon who examined Castro in late December works.
And ask the Canadians who travel to the United States to see a doctor or get a test since their universal care (socialized) system imposes rationing of care.
NOTE WELL:
Both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton support government run universal single payor health care.
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Rudy Giuliani Watch: Paul Cellucci, Former Massachusetts Governor Endorses Giuliani
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Paul Cellucci, former Governor of Massachusetts and Ambassador to Canada
Boston Globe: Rebuffing Romney, Cellucci supports Giuliani for president
Former Massachusetts governor Paul Cellucci told the Globe yesterday that he is supporting former New York City mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani for president over Mitt Romney — even though Romney called Cellucci and asked for his endorsement in a meeting two weeks ago.
Cellucci called Romney, who served one term as Massachusetts governor , a “capable leader” and said there was no snub intended. “This is not anti-Mitt. This is pro-Rudy,” Cellucci said in an interview.
Nonetheless, Giuliani’s staff, which is preparing for the former mayor’s debut on the New Hampshire campaign trail tonight, was quick to tout the endorsement as a sign of Romney’s weakness and Giuliani’s growing appeal.
This has to be a blow to the Mitt Romney campaign. Will Cellucci do television for Giuliani?
You betcha…..
Stay tuned……
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Hot Air Watch: Vent The Associated (With Booty Calls) Press
Michelle has it RIGHT – as usual!
ASSociated Press indeed……….
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