2008 Presidential Campaign Blog

Louis Freeh Endorses Rudy Giuliani For President

Louis Freeh Endorses Rudy Giuliani for President
Freeh Praises Giuliani CompStat Program in Cleaning up New York City 

New York – The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee today announced that former Director of the FBI, Louis Freeh, has put his support behind Rudy Giuliani for President of the United States. Freeh will serve as Senior Homeland Security Advisor and Chair of the Mayor’s campaign in Delaware.   

“Rudy Giuliani’s optimistic leadership is responsible for making the city of New York what it is today –one of the safest large cities in the country and a place where the world feels safe to visit. Through Rudy’s use of innovative crime fighting programs like CompStat, he demonstrated that with determination and strength, solutions can be crafted to seemingly intractable problems,” Freeh said. “I have known and admired Rudy for his law enforcement leadership and innovation for over twenty-five years. His devotion to public safety and the rule of law, plus real life knowledge about crime reduction turned one of the country’s most dangerous cities into the model for law and order.” 

“No one knows better than Louie Freeh what it takes to fight crime. I admire Louis Freeh for his dedication to justice and public service and I’m honored to have him as an advisor to the campaign,” Mayor Giuliani said.

Rudy Giuliani Announces Rhode Island Leadership Team

Rudy Giuliani Announces Rhode Island Leadership Team

New York City –The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee today announced five Rhode Island state co-chairs responsible for building support throughout the state and establishing a strong grassroots organization.      

Team Rudy’s Rhode Island state co-chairs include Republican National Committeeman Robert Manning, Rhode Island Senate Minority Leader Dennis Algiere, Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian, Former Mayor of Cranston Steve Laffey and Former Rhode Island Republican Party Chairwoman Patricia Morgan. 

“Mayor Giuliani can win Rhode Island in the primary and general election,” said Giuliani’s political director Mark Campbell. “We have a solid and experienced team leading our efforts in the state who will promote Rudy’s long record of real results and leadership credentials.”

Georgia Speaker Glenn Richardson Endorses Rudy Giuliani

Georgia Speaker Glenn Richardson Endorses Rudy Giuliani

New York – The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee today announced that Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives Glenn Richardson will serve as the campaign’s Georgia Chairman. The campaign also unveiled endorsements from a host of Georgia elected and former Republican party officials in the first round of announcements for the Mayor’s Georgia leadership team. 

“Rudy has demonstrated the kind of strong leadership we need in the White House and has a record of proven results that Georgians respect. I look forward to promoting the Mayor’s positive vision for the country across the state,” Richardson said.

“I’m honored to have someone of Speaker Richardson’s stature leading our efforts in Georgia and proud of the team we’re assembling,” Mayor Giuliani said.

New York Leaders Endorse Rudy Giuliani for President

New York State Senate Majority Leader and Assembly Republican Leader Endorse Rudy Giuliani for President

New York – In another sign of the strong support Rudy Giuliani is securing across New York state, over fifty current and former members of the New York State Senate and New York State Assembly endorsed his campaign for President today.  Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno and Assembly Republican Leader Jim Tedisco presented the endorsement to Rudy Giuliani in Albany, New York.   

"Rudy Giuliani has been called America's Mayor and it is now time for him to be America's President.  His experience, his character and his ability to lead make him the most qualified candidate to serve in our nation's highest office,” said Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno.  “My colleagues in the State Senate and I are proud to be a part of Rudy Giuliani's New York team, a team that is growing stronger every day."

“Long before he was America’s Mayor, Rudy Giuliani turned around a city everyone said was ungovernable.  He did it with the same principles he displayed on September 11th and on the days and weeks that followed – moral clarity, strong leadership and accountability,” said Assembly Republican Leader Jim Tedisco.  “We need Rudy Giuliani for President the same way New Yorkers needed him for Mayor in 1993 and the same way this country needed his strong leadership in the days following September 11^th.  Rudy is the candidate who understands the terrorists’ war on us and will tackle this difficult challenge head on.”

“We are thrilled to have the support of Senate Majority Leader Bruno, Assembly Republican Leader Tedisco and the over fifty current and former members of the Senate and Assembly,” said campaign manager Michael DuHaime. “The support Rudy is seeing from Republican leaders in his home state speaks volumes about his strong leadership and record of results while serving as Mayor of New York.”

New York Republican State Committee Chairman Joseph Mondello Endorses Rudy Giuliani

New York Republican State Committee Chairman Joseph Mondello Endorses Rudy Giuliani
Over Fifty Republican County Chairs and County Executives Signal Their Support

New York – Mayor Rudy Giuliani continued to build his growing New York Leadership Team today with New York Republican State Committee Chairman Joseph Mondello announcing his support.  Rudy Giuliani also received endorsements from over fifty Republican County Chairmen and County Executives.

“Mayor Giuliani is honored to have the endorsement of Chairman Mondello and a vast majority of the Republican chairs from his home state.  These Republican leaders know first hand the Mayor’s record of strong leadership and proven results,” campaign manager Michael DuHaime said.

"The support for ‘America’s Mayor’ continues to grow across the state and throughout the nation because of his world-renowned reputation for leadership, character and ability," said New York State Republican Chairman Joseph Mondello. "I am proud to represent the County Chairmen of New York State by endorsing Rudy Giuliani and announcing our commitment to work tirelessly to make him the next President of the United States of America."

Bill Powers, former New York State Republican Committee Chairman and co-chair of Rudy Giuliani’s New York state campaign said, “As a former New York Republican State Committee Chairman, I know full well the value these endorsements add to the campaign.  From the top of the ticket all the way to the bottom, the New York Republican Party today has assured itself a fighting chance in 2008.”

“These individuals are a great addition to Team Rudy and are indicative of the strong support Mayor Giuliani is receiving across New York,” concluded Guy Molinari, co-chair of Giuliani’s New York state campaign.  “I look forward to working closely with each one of these Republican leaders as we work to put our hometown candidate in the White House.”

What They’re Saying … About Mayor Giuliani – Part Three

What They’re Saying … About Mayor Giuliani – Part Three

The New York Sun’s Ryan Sager: “Rudy won.” (Ryan Sager, “Giuliani Wins, Romney Loses, Ron Paul Loses, And John Mccain Treads Water Again,” The New York Sun’s “Latest Politics Blog,” www.latestpolitics.com, 5/15/07)

Sager: “[T]he terrorism round went to Rudy — and it was probably the most important round.” (Ryan Sager, “Giuliani Wins, Romney Loses, Ron Paul Loses, And John Mccain Treads Water Again,” The New York Sun’s “Latest Politics Blog,” www.latestpolitics.com, 5/15/07)

Flash Report’s Jon Fleischman: “[I] really thought Mayor Giuliani was in great form last night. [H]is performance throughout the debate was really … Presidential. I was impressed. … The debate winner: Rudy …” (Jon Fleischman, “The Winners: Rudy And The Gipper,” Flash Report Blog, www.flashreport.org, 5/16/07)

The Influence Peddler Blog on Giuliani: “He’s the winner.” (The Influence Peddler Blog, http://influencepeddler.blogspot.com/2007/05/moment-of-night.html, 5/15/07)

Captain’s Quarters Blog: “Giuliani Wins …” (Captain’s Quarters Blog, http://www.captainsquartersblog.com/mt/archives/009983.php, 5/15/07)

Slate’s John Dickerson: “It was Rudy’s night.” (John Dickerson, Fox And Frienemies,” Slate, 5/16/07)

Wizbang Politics Blog’s Jim Addison: “Giuliani wins by a length … That’s the Rudy we love: the guy who tore up the Saudi Prince’s $10 million check when the royal began spouting about our foreign policy bringing on 9/11.” (Wizbang Politics Blog, http://politics.wizbangblog.com/2007/05/16/gop-debate-my-impressions.php, 5/16/07)

GOP Consultant John Feehery: “Rudy won tonight’s GOP debate in South Carolina.” (John Feehery, “Rudy Won,” The Hill’s “Pundits Blog,” 5/16/07)

Feehery: “[I]n my mind he won because he finally introduced the real reason he should get the nomination next year:  Hillary Clinton. … Rudy is the only one who can beat her. And that should be a good enough reason to get the nomination. America’s Mayor finally introduced Hillary into the Republican debate tonight. And that is why he won the debate.” (John Feehery, “Rudy Won,” The Hill’s “Pundits Blog,” 5/16/07)

American Spectator’s Philip Klein: “This was Giuliani’s ‘I paid for this microphone’ moment. … Tonight Giuliani demonstrated why he is the frontrunner for the Republican nomination. The Rudy who showed up tonight was the tough as nails prosecutor who took down the mob, the crime-fighting mayor, the leader who displayed steely resolve on the darkest day in American history.” (Philip Klein, “The Eye Of The Rudy Watch,” American Spectator Blog, 5/16/07)

Klein: “From the get go, he seemed more confident, and offered crisp clear answers on Iraq and spending. He also flashed his sense of humor …” (Philip Klein, “The Eye Of The Rudy Watch,” American Spectator Blog, 5/16/07)

Race 4 2008’s Kavon W. Nikrad: “Giuliani transcends to another level from the rest of the candidates when discussing the GWOT.”  “As evidenced in last night’s debate and this afternoon’s conference call, Mayor Giuliani transcends to another level from the rest of the candidates when discussing the GWOT. The passion, thoughtfulness, and determination that is evidenced in his voice when he discusses how we in the modern world need to come to grips with the threat that Radical Islam presents to our way of life and the future of our civilization is truly inspirational.” (Kavon W. Nikrad, “Rudy Giuliani Bloggers Conference Call Recap,” http://race42008.com/2007/05/16/rudy-giuliani-bloggers-conference-call-recap/, 5/16/07)

The Washington Post’s Chris Cillizza: “Giuliani stood out. Debates are all about defining moments, and Giuliani delivered the most memorable one of the early campaign season.” (Chris Cillizza, “GOP Debate: Winners And Losers,” WashingtonPost.com, 5/16/07)

Cillizza: “Giuliani also found his footing on abortion, focusing on his desire to reduce the frequency of the procedure and pointing to his successes in New York City at doing just that.” (Chris Cillizza, “GOP Debate: Winners And Losers,” WashingtonPost.com, 5/16/07)

Red State’s Rob Bluey: “Giuliani showed presidential form … It was so powerful that I found myself cheering him on in front of the TV.” (Rob Bluey, “Why Rudy Giuliani Won Tonight’s Debate,” http://www.redstate.com/stories/featured_stories/why_rudy_giuliani_won_tonights_debate, 5/15/07)

Right Side Of The Road Blog: “Rudy Giuliani … showed his passion, strength and dedication all at once …” (The Right Side Of The Road Blog, “McCain’s Wardrobe, Giuliani’s Passion & Falwell’s Legacy,” http://www.rightsideoftheroad.com/?p=481, 5/16/07)

Lincoln Logs Blog: “Rudy showed emotion.  He showed conviction.” (Lincoln Logs Blog, http://www.lincolnlogsblog.com/2007/05/16/rudy-ron-paul/, 5/16/07)

What They’re Saying … About Mayor Giuliani – Part Two

What They’re Saying … About Mayor Giuliani – Part Two

The American Spectator’s John Tabin: “[R]udy Giuliani emerged the clear winner last night in South Carolina.” (John Tabin, “Rudy Was Way OK,” The American Spectator, 5/16/07)

Tabin: “[G]iuliani reinforced what should be the narrative of his candidacy, which is that he will be a tough president in a tough world.” (John Tabin, “Rudy Was Way OK,” The American Spectator, 5/16/07)

Daily News’ Michael Goodwin On Mayor Giuliani: “Home run, debate over.” (Michael Goodwin, Op-Ed, “Rudy Scores With Assist From Debate Rival,” Daily News, 5/16/07)

Politico’s Jonathan Martin: “[T]he former New York mayor comes out of this debate a winner …” (Jonathan Martin, “SC Debate: Final Thoughts,” The Politico, 5/16/07)

Martin: Viewers saw “the man who stood strong when his city and country were rendered weak.”  “The immediate and booming applause that Giuliani drew for his ‘how dare you’ moment was an ovation not for a politician or another presidential hopeful, but rather for the man who, as his campaign manager said after the debate, takes ‘personal’ such matters.  In that moment, the studio audience and assumedly the folks watching at home saw … the man who stood strong when his city and country were rendered weak.” (Jonathan Martin, “SC Debate: Final Thoughts,” The Politico, 5/16/07)

National Review’s Rich Lowry: “Rudy turned in a performance worthy of a candidate leading this field. He was funny, relaxed, and in command …”

National Review’s Kate O’Beirne: “The Republican audience was obviously eager for their contenders to go on offense against the other team. … [G]iuliani was most in tune with the audience’s desire. … He had a good night …” (“The Second Date,” National Review Online, 5/16/07)

Columnist Kathleen Parker: “Message: Don’t mess with Rudy.” (“The Second Date,” National Review Online, 5/16/07)

Human Events’ Jennifer Rubin: “Rudy Giuliani clearly brought his ‘A’ game … [H]e kept the focus on national security, the economy and even reminded Republicans that their common goal was to keep Hillary Clinton and her anti-capitalist views out of the White House.” (Jennifer Rubin, “Recap And Awards For Debate Winners,” Human Events, 5/16/07)

Ethics And Public Policy Center Fellow Yuval Levin: “This was Giuliani’s night. … He took command on several occasions, and whenever he was called on he had something sharp to say. … [O]n a whole range of issues he was able to project the image that made him popular in the first place.” (“The Second Date,” National Review Online, 5/16/07)

Columnist Mona Charen: “I think Giuliani won. … Giuliani had an ‘I’m paying for this microphone’ moment …” (“The Second Date,” National Review Online, 5/16/07)

Newsday’s Craig Gordon: “It was that kind of night for Giuliani -- where even his rivals’ attacks allowed him to play to his strengths.” (Craig Gordon, “At Debate, Rudy Scores Points On 9/11,” Newsday, 5/16/07)

NBC News’ First Read: “[Giuliani] deflected every veiled attack with humor ...” (NBC News’ “First Read,” 5/16/07)

New York Post’s Charles Hurt: “Giuliani’s defense of America … was a home run in the heart of red-state America …” (Charles Hurt, “‘America’s Mayor’ Homers In Second At-Bat,” New York Post, 5/16/07)

National Review’s Byron York: “The Ron Paul moment was just one of Giuliani’s strong points in the debate. He was solid on terrorism, solid on the war in Iraq, solid on taxes, solid on lots of things.” (Byron York, “Giuliani Up, Mccain Up, Romney Down, And Ron Paul Out -- Way Out,” National Review Online, 5/16/07)

The Weekly Standard’s Fred Barnes: “The debate--the significance of the debate anyway--was all about Giuliani. Given the chance to rise above the squabble … he seized the opportunity and got the biggest cheers from the packed auditorium of 2,500 Republicans.” (Fred Barnes, “Giuliani’s Debate,” The Weekly Standard, 5/16/07)

Barnes: “He saw an opening when others didn’t, jumped in, and made the debate his own.” (Fred Barnes, “Giuliani’s Debate,” The Weekly Standard, 5/16/07)

Author T. J. Walker: “In a spirited exchange, Giuliani finally had the opportunity to do what he does best: beat up on bad guys — in this case, those weak on terrorism.” (“The Second Date,” National Review Online, 5/16/07)

The Associated Press’ Liz Sidoti: “[Giuliani] drew some of the loudest applause of the night from the partisan audience.” (Liz Sidoti, “Analysis: Snipping Ensues As GOP Candidates Debate A Second Time,” The Associated Press, 5/16/07)

The Washington Times’ Stephen Dinan: “Mr. Giuliani showed the most spunk of the night …” (Stephen Dinan, “GOP’s 2008 Top Tier Goes On Attack,” The Washington Times, 5/16/07)

Public Relations Professional Amy Samo: “He was assertive … and proactive.” (Maggie Haberman, “Abort Stance Clear: Panel,” New York Post, 5/16/07)

What They Are Saying … About Mayor Giuliani – Part One

What They Are Saying … About Mayor Giuliani – Part One

Strategist David Gergen Compared Mayor Giuliani’s Performance To Reagan’s.   “I think Rudy Giuliani won the night … [Giuliani] seized a moment when Ron Paul sort of opened up this argument that maybe we had it coming, with 9/11 and Giuliani just jumped into the debate, he disrupted the debate. To just say no, no, that’s not right and I just don’t agree with that. … [I]t was like a minor Nashua moment when Ronald Reagan, you know, seized the microphone, there was a quality here about showing his sort of, not only his anger but strength that I think served him well tonight.” (CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360,” 5/15/07)

Strategist Ed Rollins, Responding To Gergen: “He looked very presidential … He had a Ronald Reagan moment, I think he had a Rudy Giuliani moment.” (CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360,” 5/15/07)

National Review’s Katherine Jean Lopez: “Unless something dramatic and not-characteristic-of tonight happens, Rudy won.” (Katherine Jean Lopez, “I Don’t Think You Have To Come Back After The Commercial,” http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=ZTJjY2JiM2YxYjJjNjQ5NjRkYWRjZWYwZDBkNWI2NTM, 5/15/07)

National Review’s Katherine Jean Lopez: “Rudy references Fort Dix before 9/11. Dealing with today, and the war that remains as real as it was five years ago. And shows he knows/doesn’t have an interest in resting on his ‘America’s mayor’ laurels.” (Katherine Jean Lopez, “Classy, Right,” http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=YzkxZjM2Zjc5Y2FjZjNhNzZiYjE2MWJlODhmMmUxMmE, 5/15/07)

National Review’s Ramesh Ponnuru: “[Rudy also wins] the coveted most-improved-performance medal.” (Ramesh Ponnuru, “ Rudy Also Wins,” http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=ZWI3ZGJhMTY3NDIyM2I0YTU0MzcyOTllMDlkZTA5ZWY, 5/15/07)

National Review’s John Podhoretz: “I have to say I think [Giuliani] not only took this debate, he won it by 31 lengths, like Secretariat in the Belmont.” (John Podhoretz, “Rudy Tonight,” http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=MTczZGM5YWQyNDJjNGJkMGI2ZWYyYTg0MTNlZWRjYjI=, 5/15/07)

National Review’s Jonah Goldberg: “From a reader: Tonight was the first time I could imagine any of these guys being president. Giuliani had that moment when you can say to yourself, ‘That’s what a president should say.’” (Jonah Goldberg, “The Race To Seem Presidential,” http://corner.nationalreview.com, 5/15/07

National Review’s Rich Lowry: “Strong answer … from Rudy — he always sounds authoritative when talking about domestic terrorism.” (Rich Lowry, “Strong Answer,” http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=ZGE0N2UxZWQ5ZmNhMGVkOTkyZjFjYTM1ZGI1NDYyOTI,  5/15/07)

CBN’s David Brody: “That is the Rudy Giuliani that America fell in love with on 9/11 and it was on clear display tonight.  … He hit one out of the park.” (David Brody, “South Carolina Debate: The Brody File Reaction,” http://www.cbn.com/CBNnews/158584.aspx, 5/15/07)

Brody: “He was serious, determined and meant business.” (David Brody, “South Carolina Debate: The Brody File Reaction,” http://www.cbn.com/CBNnews/158584.aspx, 5/15/07)

The Hotline’s Marc Ambinder: “Rudy Giuliani did very well. … His outrage when Ron Paul said something loopy about 9/11 was genuine, and his emotions overflowed into the audience; he bonded with them. A powerful moment that evoked Giuliani’s best moment and his best qualities.” (Marc Ambinder, “Pre-Spin Room Thoughts: McCain, Rudy, Romney,” http://hotlineblog.nationaljournal.com/archives/2007/05/prespin_room_th.html, 5/15/07)

The Washington Post’s Chris Cillizza: “It was a rare moment of raw emotion for Giuliani, and a good one.” (Chris Cillizza, “A High Note For Rudy Giuliani,” http://blog.washingtonpost.com/thefix/2007/05/a_high_note_for_giuliani.html, 5/15/07)

Townhall’s Matt Lewis: “Dang, Rudy’s strong on the Iraq/terror issue.” (Matt Lewis, “Game On!” http://www.townhall.com/blog/g/0aa24077-f77e-438c-a008-121f40642c43, 5/15/07)

The New York Sun’s Ryan Sager: “Rudy’s response on Iraq … touches at some length on the planned terrorist attack on Fort Dix. Good way to reach back to his prosecutor background.” (Ryan Sager, “The South Carolina Debate,” http://www.latestpolitics.com/blog/2007/05/the-south-carolina-debate.html,  5/15/07)

What The Mayor Said Tonight

WHAT THE MAYOR SAID TONIGHT

ABOUT THE TERRORISTS WAR ON US

Mayor Giuliani: “I’ve Seen What Can Happen When You Make A Mistake” About Terrorism. Mayor Giuliani: “In the hypothetical that you gave me, which assumes that we know that there's going to be another attack and these people know about it, I would tell the people who had to do the interrogation to use every method they could think of. Shouldn't be torture, but every method they can think of. … And I would support them in doing that, because I've seen what can happen when you make a mistake about this, and I don't want to see another 3,000 people dead in New York or anyplace else.” (Mayor Giuliani, Republican Primary Candidates Debate, Columbia, SC, 5/15/07)

Mayor Giuliani: The Worst Thing To Show Terrorists Is Weakness. Mayor Giuliani: “These people do want to follow us here and they have followed us here. Fort Dix happened a week ago. That was a situation in which six Islamic terrorists, who were not directed by Al Qaeda but claimed to have been inspired by them, were going to kill our military in cold blood at Fort Dix. It was a 16 month investigation done by the F.B.I. and United States Attorney’s office and thank God they caught them. But we have to remind ourselves that we are facing an enemy that is planning all over this world and it turns out planning inside our country to come here and kill us and the worst thing to do in the face of that is to show them weakness.” (Mayor Giuliani, Republican Primary Candidates Debate, Columbia, SC, 5/15/07)

Mayor Giuliani: We Need To Identify Everyone In U.S. So We Can Find The Terrorists. Mayor Giuliani: “The reality is the focus on immigration should be to know everyone who is in the United States.  We should have a tamper-proof ID card.  We should have a database in which we can identify the people who are in this country. I know something about security. I think I have had more experience at having to secure a city, having to deal with security and the justice department than I would say anyone on this stage. And the reality is we have got to be sensible about immigration. If we do the kinds of things that some of the people here are talking about, this country is going to be in greater danger, it’s going to be more insecure, we are going to face a situation in which terrorists, like the Fort Dix people, three of whom were illegal, can find a big underground to hide in. So, we need a fence, we need technological fence, we need tamper-proof ID card and we need a way that people who are working in this country can come forward, and sign up for the tamper proof ID card get in the database and start  paying their way.” (Mayor Giuliani, Republican Primary Candidates Debate, Columbia, SC, 5/15/07)

ABOUT FISCAL CONSERVATISM

Mayor Giuliani: “I Ran Probably One Of The Most Fiscally Conservative Governments In The Last 30 Or 40 Years.” Mayor Giuliani: “As the Club for Growth pointed out yesterday in the report they did on me, I ran probably one of the most fiscally conservative governments in the last 30 or 40 years.  Spending actually decreased in comparison to the increase in population and inflation. Spending in New York City decreased more than just about any other state, considerably less than the federal government while I was the mayor. I lowered taxes 23 times… I did it in a place where it’s real hard to do it.  If you can lower spending in New York City …Washington is easier than New York City to deal with.” (Mayor Giuliani, Republican Primary Candidates Debate, Columbia, SC, 5/15/07)

Mayor Giuliani: “I Would Pledge Not To Refill 50%” Of Retiring Federal Employees’ Jobs. Mayor Giuliani: “And, finally, I put controls on every one of the city agencies, which is what I would do in Washington.  I’d do Reagan-like across the board budget cuts, 5 to 25%.  And there is a great opportunity that we have coming up:  About 50%, just about 50% of the federal employees are going to retire in the next 10 years.  …  We have the opportunity of not refilling all of those positions.  And I would pledge not to refill 50% of them.”  (Mayor Giuliani, Republican Primary Candidates Debate, Columbia, SC, 5/15/07)

Mayor Giuliani: “The Leading Democratic Candidate For President Of The United States Has Said That The Unfettered Free Market Is The Most Disastrous Thing In Modern America.” Mayor Giuliani: “But there is something I think really big at stake here. We’re looking at a race here in which the leading democratic candidate for President of the United States has said that the unfettered free market is the most disastrous thing in modern America. That's a quote. Or that's a quote she agreed with. She has also said with regard to taxes that we have to take money from you in order to give it to the common good. There is such a stark difference there that this election in 2008 is going to make a very big difference about whether we go in that direction. The direction of removing private choice, putting government in a situation where government is in charge of so many different things that I think those are the things we should be debating. And Republicans should be uniting to make certain that what the liberal media is talking about, our inevitable defeat, doesn’t happen.” (Mayor Giuliani, Republican Primary Candidates Debate, Columbia, SC, 5/15/07)

Statement From Michael DuHaime On South Carolina GOP Presidential Debate

Statement from Michael DuHaime on South Carolina GOP Presidential Debate

New York City –The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee released the following statement today from Campaign Manager Michael DuHaime:

“Tonight it was clear there was only one candidate on the stage ready to be President of the United States. Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s command of the issues and unifying, optimistic vision for the future of this country stood out in stark contrast – proving he is the strong leader these times demand. He will bring our Party and our country together to win the terrorists’ war on us and keep our economy strong and growing.”