2008 Presidential Campaign Blog

Giuliani Campaign Announces California Delegate Slate

Giuliani Campaign Announces California Delegate Slate

New York City – The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee today announced the campaign’s California Delegate Slate. These delegate candidates will represent Mayor Giuliani in the California Republican primary election. 

“Republican leaders across California are supporting Rudy because he has demonstrated leadership in times of crisis and brought this country together when he was needed most,” said Rudy’s California State Chairman Bill Simon.  “This impressive delegate slate is a testament to the growing support Rudy has built in California through strong organization in the state.”

Rudy’s California Delegate Slate:

At-Large:

William Simon, Jr., Pacific Palisades
Ali Jahangiri, Newport Beach
Dr. Tod Allen Burnett, Los Angeles
Wardell A. Connerly, Sacramento
John McMonigle, Irvine
Tracy Price, Laguna Hills
David W. Hanna, Laguna Beach
Jon Liebman, Santa Monica
Former Governor Pete Wilson, Los Angeles
Lyle R. Davis, Newport Beach
Thomas F. Tait, Anaheim

1st Congressional District:

Margie L. Handley, Willits
Iris Cochlan, El Macero
Marleia Sire, Napa

2nd Congressional District:

Gary Freeman, Orland
Margaret Dominici, Redding
Susan F. Gibbs, Colusa

3rd Congressional District:

Pauline June Downum, Glencoe
Kenneth Lunde, Antelope
Sandra Jean Stultz, Fair Oaks

4th Congressional District:

Assemblyman Edward M. Gaines, Roseville
Lewis K. Uhler, Granite Bay
Robert Weygandt, Lincoln

5th Congressional District:

Edgar Calderon, Sacramento
Charles H. Bell, Jr., Sacramento
Paul R. Green, Jr., North Highlands

6th Congressional District:

Cathy Bennett Warner, San Anselmo
Morgan R. Kelley, San Rafael
George Michael Harris, Petaluma

7th Congressional District:

Steve Le Gardeur, Martinez
Denise L. Fowler, Martinez
Mary Le Gardeur, Martinez

8th Congressional District:

Michael Anthony DeNunzio, San Francisco
Joseph Thomas Yew, San Francisco
Howard A. Epstein, San Francisco

9th Congressional District:

John Den Dulk, Berkeley
Suzanne M. Caro, Oakland
Jonathan Breault, Oakland

10th Congressional District:

Darcy Pearl Linn, Pleasant Hills
John S. Herrington, Walnut Creek
Patricia Colleen O'Day, Walnut Creek

11th Congressional District:

Assemblyman Gregory Aghazarian, Stockton
Donald W. Parsons, Stockton
Clemeth G. Lee, Stockton

12th Congressional District:

Deborah E. Wilder, Foster City
Michelle Koskella, Burlingame
Karen K. King, Montara

13th Congressional District:

Anjali Lathi, Fremont
S. Steve Cho, Fremont
David Taube, Fremont

14th Congressional District:

Floyd E. Kvamme, Saratoga
Louise Kirkbride, Monte Sereno
Katherine H. Alden, Woodside

15th Congressional District:

Peter Michael Constant, San Jose
Janet Emily Chakraborty, San Jose
Lisa Gould, Santa Clara

16th Congressional District:

Shane P. Connelly, San Jose
Jack E. Davis. San Jose
Verna R. Davis, San Jose

17th Congressional District:

Susan Marie Marshall Allen, Capitola
Peter R. Newman, Pebble Beach
Lynne Langholz , Watsonville

18th Congressional District:

Shannon Picciano, Merced
Sandra Boese, Merced
Lee Boese, Merced

19th Congressional District:

Stuart L. Weil, Fresno
Congressman George P. Radanovich, Fresno
James T. Duarte, Hughson

20th Congressional District:

Donald L. Eiland, Hanford
Frank E. Silva, Hanford
Prudence Eiland, Hanford

21st Congressional District:

Charles S. Poochigian, Fresno
Congressman Devin G. Nunes, Alpaugh
Audrey A. Redmond Stewart, Fresno

22nd Congressional District:

Frank Anthony Visco, Lancaster
Edith M. Knight, Atascadero
Ronald Dean Smith, Lancaster

23rd Congressional District:

Greg Gandrud, Carpenteria
David Lack, Montecito
Daniel Cashier, Pismo Beach

24th Congressional District:

State Senator Abel Maldonado, Santa Maria
Ronald Plotkin, Westlake Village
Dianne Alexander, Thousand Oaks

25th Congressional District:

Assemblywoman Sharon Runner, Lancaster
Assemblyman Cameron Smyth, Santa Clarita
Lena Lewandowski Smyth, Santa Clarita

26th Congressional District:

Congressman David Dreier, San Dimas
Joseph Hamer Salas, Claremont
Al Restivo, La Canada Flintridge

27th Congressional District:

Susan Abato, Granada Hills
Justin B. Smith, Encino
Glenn H. Thornhill, Sylmar

28th Congressional District:

Robert W. Naylor, Encino
John Robison, Studio City
David Alan Rappel, Encino

29th Congressional District:

Dr. Sophie C. Wong, Monterey Park
Michael Dennis Antonovich, Glendale
Edward Chen, Temple City

30th Congressional District:

Dr. Joel Strom, Los Angeles
Richard Merrill Sherman, Northridge
William Mundell, Los Angeles

31st Congressional District:

Lori Glasgow, Los Angeles
Whitney Griffin, Los Angeles
Marcus Glasgow, Los Angeles

32nd Congressional District:

Walter David Allen, Covina
John E. Quintanilla, Rosemead
Thomas M. O'Leary, Covina

33rd Congressional District:

Michael Escoto, Los Angeles
Oliver Embry, Los Angeles
George O. Davis, Los Angeles

34th Congressional District:

Carlos A. Getino, Downey
Angela Salazar Murray, Downey
Madeline Getino, Downey

35th Congressional District:

Maureen F. Johnson, Playa Del Rey
Patrick Shaw, Inglewood
Jason Wilkins, Inglewood

36th Congressional District:

Austin Dragon, Los Angeles
Jessamine Campbell, Torrance
Phillip M. Kurzner, Marina Del Rey

37th Congressional District:

Cesar Castellanos, Long Beach
Glenn L. Wiggins, Long Beach
Randal J. Hernandez, Long Beach

38th Congressional District:

Martha J. House, Hacienda Heights
Charles House, Hacienda Heights
Patricia S. Lund, Whittier

39th Congressional District:

Timothy J. Escobar, La Mirada
Carol Chen, Cerritos
Donald R. Knabe, Cerritos

40th Congressional District:

Mayor Curtis Pringle, Anaheim
Congressman Ed Royce, Fullerton
Gina Selvaggi, Garden Grove

41st Congressional District:

McKenzie R. Tennison, Hesperia
Michael A. Ramos, Redlands
Brenda L. Smith, Apple Valley

42nd Congressional District:

Ernest Alonso, Chino Hills
Sandra A. Day, Anaheim
Young O. Kim, La Habra

43rd Congressional District:

Mary D. Cowell, Fontana
Aquanetta Warren, Fontana
John B. Roberts, Fontana

44th Congressional District:

Paul Folino, Trabuco
Donna Porter, Corona
Eugene Montanez, Corona

45th Congressional District:

Congresswoman Mary Bono, Palm Springs
Don Genhart, Palm Desert
Lori Van Arsdale, Hemet

46th Congressional District:

Diane McGlinchey, Huntington Beach
James Crean, Rancho Palos Verdes
Michelle Steel, Rolling Hills

47th Congressional District:

Carlos Bustamante, Santa Ana
Cameron Mangels, Garden Grove
Carolyn Yellis, Anaheim

48th Congressional District:

Mary D. Young, Aliso Viejo
Frank N. Ricchiazzi, Laguna Beach
Dale L. Dykema, Newport Beach

49th Congressional District:

Darrell Lee Connerton, Temecula
Laura Sumrall, Fallbrook
Alicia B. Winters, Fallbrook

50th Congressional District:

Paul W. Martens, Encinitas
Rozanna Salacup Zane, San Diego
Denise A. Lara, San Diego

51st Congressional District:

Linda Joyce Hodges, El Centro
Gregory R. Cox, Chula Vista
Rebecca Leister, Chula Vista

52nd Congressional District:

Warene Wall, San Diego
William R. Baber, La Mesa
Michael J. McSweeney, San Diego

53rd Congressional District:

Kay Spafford, San Diego
Waskah M. Whelan, San Diego
Paul Spafford, San Diego

*Titles and affiliations provided for identification purposes only.

What They’re Saying … About Mayor Giuliani At The Fox News New Hampshire Debate

What They’re Saying … About Mayor Giuliani

Online’s Jim Geraghty: “[I]f Rudy Giuliani put as much effort and ruthless determination into securing the border that he put into fighting crime in New York City, I think he’d get results comparable to what he accomplished in the Big Apple.” (Jim Geraghty, “The Fred Strategy – Is This All Setup For South Carolina?” The National Review’s “Campaign Spot” Blog, https://campaignspot.nationalreview.com/post/?q=M2M5MjIzYzkzMWE5NzA1MTM3OGU0MDczYmIzNDJjNzU=, 1/6/08, Accessed 1/6/08)

• Geraghty: “Rudy makes a nice response, making the case that conservative programs – particularly his ‘workfare’ program in New York City – are better for the poor than traditional Democratic handouts.” (Jim Geraghty, “Are We Watching Romney Get Up Off The Mat?” The National Review’s “Campaign Spot” Blog, https://campaignspot.nationalreview.com/post/?q=YTllOWJmMzYzNGMyMTU5NzRiODFiNjFkNThkMTIzY2E=, 1/6/08, Accessed 1/6/08)

• Geraghty: “Mr. Mayor, you had me at, ‘I told him where he could put it.’ [Referring to the Saudi Prince and the $10 million check that came with criticism of U.S. policy.]” (Jim Geraghty, “Scoring Sunday’s GOP Debate” The National Review’s “Campaign Spot” Blog, https://campaignspot.nationalreview.com/post/?q=ZGUzYWI0N2RmOGZjY2NkMjI2MzI2Njg3NjFhMjhiYWU, 1/6/08, Accessed 1/6/08)

National Review Online’s Kathryn Jean Lopez on Giuliani’s Obama answer: “‘It depends how you’re gonna change’ … Thank you, Mayor.” (Kathryn Jean Lopez, “It Depends How You’re Gonna Change,” The National Review’s “The Corner” Blog, https://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=NWNiMjM2ZmIwMTBlZDk4MGI1NTcyNzc4YTQyMGM1ZmY=, 1/6/08, Accessed 1/6/08)

The American Spectator’s Quin Hillyer: “Rudy says some change is good and some bad. Says Barack Obama and Hillary would be bad change. Well done.” (Quib Hillyer, “Moving On….” The American Spectator’s “AmSpecBlog,” https://www.spectator.org/blogger.asp?BlogID=10365, 1/6/08, Accessed 1/6/08)

• Hillyer: “On immigration, [Giuliani] outlines a very good plan.” (Quin Hillyer, “Giuliani Does Great,” The American Spectator’s “AmSpecBlog,” https://www.spectator.org/blogger.asp?BlogID=10382, 1/6/08, Accessed 1/6/08)

• Hillyer said Giuliani gave a “great answer” on why he can beat the Democrats. (Quin Hillyer, “Final Question; Why Can You Beat The Dems?” The American Spectator’s “AmSpecBlog,” https://www.spectator.org/blogger.asp?BlogID=10395, 1/6/08, Accessed 1/6/08)

The American Spectator’s Jennifer Rubin: “Rudy is having his second entirely solid outing in two nights.” (Jennifer Rubin, “Break,” The American Spectator’s “AmSpecBlog,” https://www.spectator.org/blogger.asp?BlogID=10367, 1/6/08, Accessed 1/6/08)

The American Spectator’s Philip Klein said Giuliani gave a “strong answer on poverty.” (Philip Klein, “Strong Answer By Rudy On Poverty,” The American Spectator’s “AmSpecBlog,” https://www.spectator.org/blogger.asp?BlogID=10357, 1/6/08, Accessed 1/6/08)

Power Line’s Scott Johnson: “Giuliani reviews his record on welfare reform as an anti-poverty program. Again, he is a great communicator on this subject.” (Scott Johnson, “Scoring Tonight’s GOP Candidates’ Forum,” Power Line Blog, https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives2/2008/01/019468.php, 1/6/08)

• Johnson: “Giuliani defends his record on taxes. He communicates brilliantly on this subject.” (Scott Johnson, “Scoring Tonight’s GOP Candidates’ Forum,” Power Line Blog, https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives2/2008/01/019468.php, 1/6/08, Accessed 1/6/08)

• Johnson: “Giuliani recounts his experience as crisis manager up to and including 9/11. While in Justice Department worked on related issues. Kept Arafat out of UN 50 celebration (God bless him!).” (Scott Johnson, “Scoring Tonight’s GOP Candidates’ Forum,” Power Line Blog, https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives2/2008/01/019468.php, 1/6/08)

NBC’s Matthew Berger: “Giuliani gave a strong answer to his foreign policy experience both inside and outside of 9/11.” (Matthew E. Berger, “Rudy, 9/11, Florida,” MSNBC’s “First Read” Blog, https://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/06/554685.aspx, 1/6/08, Accessed 1/6/08)

What They’re Saying … About Mayor Giuliani At The New Hampshire/ABC News Debate

What They’re Saying … About Mayor Giuliani

The National Review’s Ramesh Ponnuru said Giuliani’s answer about priorities was “admirably grown-up.” (Ramesh Ponnuru, “Giuliani’s Answer, About Priorities,” The National Review’s “The Corner” Blog, https://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=MWUxMjk1YWZjM2U5NDVjOTFiODU5NzViMDRjMGEyMjg=, 1/5/08, Accessed 1/5/08)

The National Review’s Kathryn Jean Lopez: Rudy “just got the first applause of the night from our debate-watching party here in Manchester …” (Kathryn Jean Lopez, “Rudy,” The National Review’s “The Corner” Blog, https://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=ZTI2NzRmZDRhNWNmMzZhMzk4YzNkNGU5MDNlMWU3MDQ=, 1/5/08, Accessed 1/5/08)

The American Spectator’s Philip Klein: “I thought Giuliani did a great job expressing the reality of the enemy we were facing and rejecting Paul's absurd suggesting that criticizing Islamic terrorism was somehow anti-Muslim.” (Philip Klein, “Re: Rudy Slaps Down Ron Paul,” The American Spectator’s “AmSpecBlog,” https://www.spectator.org/blogger.asp?BlogID=10258, 1/5/08, Accessed 1/5/08)

The American Spectator’s Jennifer Rubin: “Rudy was excellent.” (Jennifer Rubin, “The Body Count,” The American Spectator’s “AmSpecBlog,” https://www.spectator.org/blogger.asp?BlogID=10285, 1/5/08, Accessed 1/5/08)

Rubin: “Rudy hasn't made an error tonight … He's got an A so far.” (Jennifer Rubin, “Taking A Step Back,” The American Spectator’s “AmSpecBlog,” https://www.spectator.org/blogger.asp?BlogID=10276, 1/5/08, Accessed 1/5/08)

Rubin said Giuliani gave “the strongest answer so far” on foreign policy. (Jennifer Rubin, “Foreign Policy,” The American Spectator’s “AmSpecBlog,” https://www.spectator.org/blogger.asp?BlogID=10251, 1/5/08, Accessed 1/5/08)

Rubin: “Rudy is giving an excellent answer on healthcare talking about free market principles.” (Jennifer Rubin, “Health Care,” The American Spectator’s “AmSpecBlog,” https://www.spectator.org/blogger.asp?BlogID=10261, 1/5/08, Accessed 1/5/08)

RedState.com: “Giuliani was characteristically solid.” (Mark I, “NH Debate Open Thread,” Redstate.com’s Blog, https://www.redstate.com/stories/elections/2008/nh_debate_open_thread, 1/5/08, Accessed 1/5/08)

The National Review’s Jim Geraghty: “I like [Giuliani’s] combativeness, he seems very well prepared, he can show a bit of humor, and he pretty much always hits the points he wants to make.” (Jim Geraghty, “Wrapping Up The Last Debate Before The New Hampshire Primary,” The National Review’s “Campaign Spot” Blog, https://campaignspot.nationalreview.com/post/?q=ODllMzJlMDc4MjQxNWYzMmU3MjFjY2FkZWU1ZTYzYjk=, 1/5/08, Accessed 1/5/08)

Statement From Giuliani Campaign Manager Michael DuHaime

Statement from Giuliani Campaign Manager Michael DuHaime

New York City – Giuliani Campaign Manager Michael DuHaime made the following statement regarding the Iowa Caucuses: 

"We congratulate Mike Huckabee on a hard-fought victory in Iowa.  This race is wide open and we will continue to run a national primary campaign designed to win the number of delegates necessary to become the Republican nominee.  Rudy is the only Republican candidate who can not only win the primary and general elections, but will turn purple states red."

Rudy Giuliani Campaign Releases National Television Ad, “Ready”

Rudy Giuliani Campaign Releases National Television Ad, “Ready”

Ad Will Also Air In Florida and New Hampshire

New York City - The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee today announced the launch of a new television ad, entitled “Ready.”  The ad will begin airing nationally on FOX News and in Florida and New Hampshire tomorrow.

The script is below.   

Script for “Ready”:

VOICEOVER: “An enemy without borders. Hate without boundaries. A people perverted. A religion betrayed. A nuclear power in chaos. Madmen bent on creating it. Leaders assassinated.  Democracy attacked. And Osama bin Laden still making threats. In a world where the next crisis is a moment away… America needs a leader who’s ready.”

MAYOR GIULIANI: “I’m Rudy Giuliani and I approved this message.”

Rudy Giuliani Campaign Launches National Television Ad, "Freedom"

Rudy Giuliani Campaign Launches National Television Ad
“Freedom” To Also Air In Florida and New Hampshire

New York City - The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee today announced the launch of a new television ad, entitled “Freedom.”  The ad will begin airing nationally on FOX News and in Florida and New Hampshire on Friday. 

Script for “Freedom”:

MAYOR GIULIANI: “Right before September 11 and months before I had read this book about the greatest generation written by Tom Brokaw.

And the book explains how brave, and how persistent, and how courageous the people were in the generation that won the second world war.

And during the day of September 11 living through the things that I saw and observed.

Immediately, when I saw people helping each other.

I saw the picture of the firefighters putting the flag up at ground zero.

I said these are the children or grandchildren or great-grandchildren of the greatest generation.

They have the same resolve. The same understanding.

When you challenge Americans, there’s no country that stands up stronger and better than the United States of America.

When you try and take something away from us like freedom, my goodness, Americans are going to be one in resisting you.

So, the Islamic terrorists would make a terrible mistake if they confuse our democracy for weakness.

Our democracy means we disagree with each other, but when you come and try and take away from us our freedom.

When you try and come here and kill our people.

We’re one and we’re going to stand up to you and we’re going to prevail. 

I’m Rudy Giuliani and I approved this message.”

Rudy Giuliani Campaign Launches New Television Ad In New Hampshire, "Holiday Wishes"

Rudy Giuliani Campaign Launches New Television Ad in New Hampshire

New York City - The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee today announced the launch of a new television ad, entitled “Holiday Wishes.”  The ad begins airing tomorrow in New Hampshire.

Script for “Holiday Wishes”:

MAYOR GIULIANI: “There are many things I wish for this holiday season. I wish for peace with strength. Secure borders. A government that spends less than it takes in. Lower taxes for our businesses and families.  And I really hope, that all of the presidential candidates can just get along.

SANTA CLAUS: “Ho, ho, ho, ho.  I was with you right up until that last one.  Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho.”

MAYOR GIULIANI: “Can’t have everything! I’m Rudy Giuliani and I approved this message.  Merry Christmas!  Happy Holidays!”

Rudy Giuliani Campaign Launches New Television Ad in New Hampshire

Rudy Giuliani Campaign Launches New Television Ad in New Hampshire

New York City - The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee today announced the launch of a new television ad, entitled “Will.”  The ad is airing in New Hampshire and Boston.   

Script for “Will”:

MAYOR GIULIANI: “People are frustrated over immigration because the government has been talking about solving this for twenty or twenty-five years, and it’s just gotten worse. What we need here is leadership. Build a fence. Train the border patrol. Have a BorderStat system. Have a tamper-proof ID card. And then if you become a citizen you have to be able to read English, write English, speak English and understand American civics. We can end illegal immigration. The technology exists to do it, the people exist to do it. Now we need the political leadership and will to get it done. I’m Rudy Giuliani and I approve this message.”

What They’re Saying … About Mayor Giuliani At The Des Moines Register Debate

What They’re Saying … About Mayor Giuliani

National Review Online’s Rich Lowry: “Rudy's First Year: That would be a heck of a first year. But a very strong answer, and the Luntz dials went off the charts.” (Rich Lowry, National Review Online’s The Corner Blog, “Rudy’s First Year,”   https://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=ZjRjZDA0YzZmYTJiNjc0MTk2Y2M3NDI0ZDI5MTlhZjk, 12/12/07, Accessed: 12/12/07)

Des Moines Register’s Carol Hunter: “Give former Mayor Rudy Giuliani credit for being pretty specific about some of his budget plans.” (Carol Hunter, Des Moines Register Blog, “Giuliani the budget cutter,” www.desmoinesregister.com, 12/12/07, Accessed: 12/12/07)

The Atlantic’s Marc Ambinder: “Is the debt a threat to our national security? … Giuliani talks specifics...numbers and facts...seems well-prepared for this question …” (Marc Ambinder, The Atlantic Blog, “On The National Debt...,” https://marcambinder.theatlantic.com/archives/2007/12/on_the_national_debt.php, 12/12/07, Accessed: 12/12/07)

Townhall.com’s Mary Katharine Ham: “Rudy speaks very well about health care, sounds informed, and hits the American can-do refrains that conservatives love.” (Mary Katharine Ham, Townhall.com’s Blog, “The Hucka-Bash Debate,” https://www.townhall.com/blog/g/ce422e27-f2ea-41e1-993e-34985a0c70a1, 12/12/07, Accessed: 12/12/07)
Ham: “Those folks with Frank Luntz’s people-meters love Rudy when he talks about health care …” (Mary Katharine Ham, Townhall.com’s Blog, “The Hucka-Bash Debate,” https://www.townhall.com/blog/g/ce422e27-f2ea-41e1-993e-34985a0c70a1, 12/12/07, Accessed: 12/12/07)

American Spectator’s Jennifer Rubin: “Rudy makes a hearty pitch for free trade and opening markets.” (Jennifer Rubin, The American Spectator’s AmSpec Blog, “Trade,” https://www.spectator.org/blogger.asp, 12/12/07, Accessed: 12/12/07)
Rubin: “Rudy makes his pitch on leadership and being tested in crisis in the past.” (Jennifer Rubin, The American Spectator’s AmSpec Blog, “Leadership,” https://www.spectator.org/blogger.asp, 12/12/07, Accessed: 12/12/07)

The New York Times’ Katharine Q. Seelye: “[Giuliani]’s using this debate so far to try to convey that he’s the real conservative in the race.” (Katharine Q. Seelye, The New York Times’ The Caucus Blog, “Death And Taxes,” https://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com, 12/12/07, Accessed: 12/12/07)
Seelye: “Mr. Giuliani has quite a sweeping agenda for one year …” (Katharine Q. Seelye, The New York Times’ The Caucus Blog, “First Year,” https://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com, 12/12/07, Accessed: 12/12/07)

The American Spectator’s Philip Klein: “Rudy’s First Year: Gives a strong answer. When he talks about getting stuff done, he’s at his best.” (Philip Klein, The American Spectator’s AmSpec Blog, “Rudy’s First Year,” https://www.spectator.org/blogger.asp, 12/12/07, Accessed: 12/12/07)   

Des Moines Register Debate Rudy Giuliani Photo