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Giuliani Notes: Rudy Reborn?
Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani speaks during a ‘town hall meeting’ at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta Wednesday, May 16, 2007 to reinforce a point he made earlier in South Carolina: that Republicans are best equipped to combat the threat of terrorism.
The American Spectator: Rudy Reborn
It is axiomatic that presidential candidates in the primary run toward their base- to the right for Republicans and left for Democrats — and then veer toward the center in the general election. This playbook is being carefully followed by candidates such as Mitt Romney and Hillary Clinton. Both have abandoned moderation as he runs to the right on social issues, guns and campaign finance reform and she curries favor with the anti-war left by suggesting we “un-declare” war and immediately withdraw troops from Iraq. However, Rudy Giuliani is trying something quite different and if this week was any indication it may be the best shot he has at securing the nomination.
Jennifer Rubin has it RIGHT.
But, a multi-state early primary shift has made Rudy’s campaign strategy a reality. The traditional GOP primary states of New Hampshire and Iowa will dim in importance to the more diverse and moderate states of Florida and California.
Any appeal to the center and independents without offending the RIGHT will reward Rudy in November 2008.
After all, isn’t that the goal?
More Jennifer Rubin:
“Giuliani Tries to Set the Record Straight†– Human Events, May 8th, 2007
“Recap and Awards for Debate Winners†– Human Events, May 16th, 2007
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Illegal Immigration Watch: No Illegal Alien Amnesty?
Amnesty, or not? Not, says the White House, following yesterday’s agreement with a bipartisan nucleus of senators on the language for a bill rewriting immigration laws.
According to this “Fact Sheet: Border Security and Immigration Reform,†from the glass-enclosed nerve center of White House Communications: “No Amnesty For Illegal Immigrants: Illegal immigrants who come out of the shadows will be given probationary status.
So, the White House maintains this plan is NOT AMNESTY but it CLEARLY is. All of the 12 million plus illegal aliens will be allowed to stay in the United States but with certain conditions and a new visa designation: Z Visa.
Let’s take a look at the Senate bill:
The question is: Will this “comprehensive” immigration reform legislation be an improvement over the status quo?
The answer is: You bet
Is it an amnesty plan?
You bet, but so?
The Congress and President have been unable to deal with this problem for over twenty years while millions of illegal immigrants flooded into the United States from Mexico and other Central/Latin American countries. Trust me there has been an impact and this impact demands a solution NOW.
As Flap said yesterday this proposal is NOT perfect, IS AMNESTY, but is a START. If certain provisions are not working, then change them later. This bill should not be viewed as a static document.
In fact, IF this bill passes next week, the House will pass their own bill later in the summer and a conference committee will draft the final legislation. Therefore, it is most probably better to reserve final judgment until the final thousands of pages are fully vetted.
But, saying NO now means NO illegal alien reform and the status quo.
This is unacceptable.
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Michael Ramirez on the Illegal Immigration Bill
Illegal Immigration Watch: Amnesty SI
Illegal Immigration Watch: May Day 2007 Immigration Rally Turnout Much Lower than May Day 2006
Illegal Immigration Watch: Great American Boycott 2006 Mid-Day Round-Up
Illegal Immigration Watch: Pajamas Media Update From Los Angeles Protests
Illegal Immigration Watch: Great American Boycott 2006 – Los Angeles Getting Ready for Protests
Illegal Immigration Watch: Immigration Roundup Fear Spreads
Illegal Immigration Watch: May 1 Protest to “CLOSE DOWN†American Cities – Redux
Illegal Immigration Watch: California State Senate Supports Mexican “NOTHING GRINGO†DAY
Illegal Immigration Watch: May 1 Protest to “CLOSE DOWN†American Cities
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Day By Day by Chris Muir May 18, 2007