2008 Presidential Campaign Blog

Karen Unger To Lead Rudy Giuliani's Florida Efforts

Former Jeb Bush Campaign Manager Karen Unger to Lead Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s Florida Efforts

New York City –The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Exploratory Committee today announced Karen Unger as the newest member of the political team.  Unger, former campaign manager for Florida Governor Jeb Bush, will serve as the Committee’s Senior Advisor for Florida.  She will help organize statewide efforts on the ground and assist in building the grassroots network.   

“Karen’s incredible campaign record in Florida speaks for itself.  She played an integral role in both of Governor Jeb Bush’s successful gubernatorial campaigns and we are lucky to have her,” said Committee Executive Director Mike DuHaime. “Karen’s experience communicating with the people of Florida will help us spread Rudy Giuliani’s message of proven leadership for America throughout the state.”

Giuliani Announces Support of PA Congressman Charlie Dent

Giuliani Announces Support of PA Congressman Charlie Dent

Dent is the First Pennsylvania Congressman to Sign on with Team Rudy

New York City -The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Exploratory Committee today announced Pennsylvania Congressman Charlie Dent is supporting Rudy Giuliani for President. Congressman Dent is the first member of the Pennsylvania delegation to sign on board with Team Rudy. Dent will begin working to enlist other Pennsylvania Republicans to join Mayor Giuliani's campaign effort.

"Mayor Giuliani possesses the experience and the proven leadership our country needs to move forward during this critical time," Congressman Dent said. "Rudy Giuliani successfully led New York City and became known as "America's Mayor" because of his dynamic approach to tackling the challenges facing America's largest city.

"It takes a determined fiscal leader to make the kind of transformation he achieved as Mayor of New York - and his record speaks for itself. This is the leadership that makes me proud to be part of the Mayor's campaign," Dent concluded.

Mayor Giuliani expressed his thanks for Congressman Dent's endorsement, "I'm honored to have Charlie's support as we build our team in Pennsylvania."

Mayor Giuliani Announces Massachusetts Leadership Team

Mayor Giuliani Announces Massachusetts Leadership Team

Majority of Republican State Senators Endorse Mayor Giuliani

New York City -The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Exploratory Committee today announced key Massachusetts Republican leaders who will lead Mayor Giuliani's efforts in the state.   The team will be led by senior advisor to the Committee, former Governor Paul Cellucci, and includes a majority of Republican State Senators, as well as past and present leaders in Republican politics.

Joining the Mayor's statewide efforts as co-chairs are Senators Richard Tisei, Bruce Tarr and Michael Knapik.  Brian Cresta, the former Chair of the Massachusetts Republican State Committee, will serve as Eastern Massachusetts Chairman.  Brian Lee, former Massachusetts Senate Minority Leader from 1994 to 2005 and now Hampden County Clerk of Courts, will serve as Western Massachusetts Chairman.

Senate Minority Leader Tisei highlighted Mayor Giuliani's leadership in pledging his support. "Mayor Giuliani is a proven leader who has shown he can get the job done. He's a problem solver who delivered real results for New York City by promoting fiscal responsibility, reforming the welfare system and balancing the budget.  I'm proud to be working on the ground in Massachusetts to help elect Rudy Giuliani as our next president."   

Rudy Giuliani Exploratory Committee Communications Director Katie Levinson remarked, "It's an honor to have such valued Republican leaders in Massachusetts supporting Mayor Giuliani."

Mayor Rudy Giuliani Announces New Members of Political Team

Mayor Rudy Giuliani Announces New Members of Political Team

New York City -The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Exploratory Committee today announced several additions to the Committee's political team, including Dr. Mark P. Campbell as Political Director, Rick Wiley as Deputy Political Director, Bill Stepien as National Field Director and Cary Evans as Senior Field Advisor.

"The political talent coming to the campaign is incredibly strong and part of an aggressive buildup that continues on each level of the organization," said Campaign Manager Mike DuHaime. "We have a great team in place working to advance the Mayor's positive vision for the country."

Giuliani Presidential Exploratory Committee Political Team

Dr. Mark P. Campbell has joined the Committee as National Political Director.
Rick Wiley has joined the Committee as Deputy Political Director.
Bill Stepien has joined the Committee as the National Field Director.
Jake Menges has joined the Committee as a Senior Advisor to the Political Department
Cary Evans has joined the Committee as National Field Advisor

Giuliani Exploratory Committee Regional Political Directors

Chris Gulugian-Taylor
K.C. Jones (Served the Bush-Cheney ’04 campaign in Iowa as Field Director and in Minnesota as Deputy Executive Director)
Matthew R. Mahoney
Matt Mason
Tyler O'Connor.
Mike Roman
Mike Vallante
David Watts

David Dreier Announces Support for Mayor Giuliani

Congressman David Dreier Announces Support for Mayor Giuliani

Republican Leader Joins Growing List of California Supporters

New York City - In a sign of continuing momentum, the Rudy Giuliani Presidential Exploratory Committee today announced Congressman David Dreier, Chairman of the California Republican Congressional Delegation and House Rules Committee Ranking Republican, has announced his support for Mayor Rudy Giuliani to be the next President of the United States.  Dreier's endorsement follows the rousing reception Mayor Giuliani received at the California State Republican Convention and his successful swing through the state.  Dreier will help lead Mayor Giuliani's exploratory committee efforts in California. 

Congressman Dreier said, "America needs the proven leadership of Rudy Giuliani to tackle the difficult challenges our country is facing.  Not only does Mayor Giuliani have a record of results, he has a positive, optimistic vision that can unite our Party and our country for the greater good.

"I am proud to be supporting Mayor Rudy Giuliani for President and am looking forward to helping the exploratory committee's efforts in any way I can," concluded Dreier. 

Mayor Rudy Giuliani welcomed the support from Congressmen Dreier.  "I'm excited to have a Republican leader like Congressman Dreier on our team."

This endorsement comes on the heels of Congressman Pete Sessions and former Congresswoman Susan Molinari joining Team Rudy, as well as the previously announced support of California Congressman Devin Nunes and Congresswoman Mary Bono.  More California endorsements will be announced later in the week.

Pete Sessions And Susan Molinari Announce Support for Mayor Rudy Giuliani

Congressman Pete Sessions and Fmr. Congresswoman Susan Molinari Announce Support for Mayor Rudy Giuliani

 

New York City - The Rudy Giuliani Exploratory Committee today announced that Congressman Pete Sessions and former Congresswoman Susan Molinari are supporting Mayor Rudy Giuliani to be the next President of the United States. Both will take active roles aiding Giuliani's exploratory efforts, with Sessions working to build support in the House and Molinari serving as both Senior Advisor and Chairman of Washington outreach.    

 

In announcing their endorsement, Sessions and Molinari praised Giuliani's proven leadership. 

 

"I'm supporting Mayor Giuliani for President because he has the experience, record of results and vision to unite our country during these uncertain times. I'm honored to be a part of his team and will work hard to elect Rudy Giuliani as the next President of the United States," said Congressman Pete Sessions.   

 

Congresswoman Susan Molinari stated, "I've seen the results of Mayor Giuliani's leadership - cutting taxes, transforming a historic deficit into a multi-billion dollar surplus and reducing crime.  Without a doubt, Rudy Giuliani is the demonstrated leader America needs to tackle difficult challenges and move our country forward."

 

Mayor Rudy Giuliani thanked both Congressman Sessions and former Congresswoman Molinari for their support. "I'm honored to have the support of two Republican leaders who have made a real difference as public servants."

Candice Miller Announces Support For Giuliani

Miller Announces Support For Giuliani

New York City - Michigan Congresswoman Candice Miller (R-MI) announced her support for Mayor Rudy Giuliani to be the next President of the United States. Congresswoman Miller will speak about her endorsement this weekend during a speech to the Michigan GOP convention.

In announcing her endorsement Miller said Rudy Giuliani is the candidate ready to lead America.

"When deciding what candidate I wanted to be our next President of the United States I knew we needed someone who would continue the fight against terrorism, who has proven leadership and who has the record and experience of managing government and improving the economy," Congresswoman Miller said. "Again and again on the most important issues facing America I came to the same conclusion, that former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is the man we need to lead our nation."

Mayor Giuliani thanked the Congresswoman for her support. "Candice Miller is an excellent public servant for the state of Michigan, and I am honored to have her support."

Rudy Giuliani Statement Of Candidacy

Rudy Giuliani Announces Wayne Semprini as New Hampshire Chair

Mayor Giuliani Announces Wayne Semprini as New Hampshire Chair

New York, Jan 29 - The Rudy Giuliani Exploratory Committee today announced that former NHGOP Chairman Wayne Semprini will serve as Mayor Giuliani's New Hampshire Chair. Semprini is a life-long New Hampshire native who has been involved in Granite State politics since 1972. As New Hampshire Chair, Semprini will lead exploratory efforts on the ground and help build an organization.

"Mayor Giuliani is honored to have a Republican leader and hard-working entrepreneur like Wayne Semprini join our team," Giuliani Exploratory Committee Executive Director Mike DuHaime said. "He brings experience, institutional knowledge and a positive, hopeful vision for our Party's future that will be critical to Mayor Giuliani's exploratory efforts in New Hampshire."

Chairman Semprini stated, "Mayor Giuliani is the experienced leader the Republican Party and our country needs to move forward. His message of hope and optimism and record of results resonates with Republicans across New Hampshire."

Semprini is just the latest Granite Stater to sign on board Team Rudy. Recently longtime Republican activists David Tille and Chris Wood joined the Exploratory Committee to serve as Giuliani's New Hampshire political director and coalitions director, respectively.

Patrick Ruffini Hired By Giuliani Campaign

Giuliani Hires E-Campaign Expert
By Chris Cillizza
January 22, 2007

"One of the real "gets" on the GOP side of that world is Patrick Ruffini, who served as the Web master of President Bush's 2004 reelection campaign and then served in a similar role at the Republican National Committee. Ruffini gained recognition in national Republican circles for his blog, which was one of the first serious attempts on the Republican side at building an online community.

Ruffini has signed on with former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's presidential campaign as an e-campaign adviser. The hiring is only the latest sign that Giuliani is serious about a run for national office in 2008."

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Patrick Ruffini's work on the Bush-Cheney 2004 website can be viewed here.