2008 Presidential Campaign Blog

Rudy Giuliani Campaign Launches New Radio Ad in New Hampshire

Rudy Giuliani Campaign Launches New Radio Ad in New Hampshire

New York City- The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee today announced the launch of a new radio ad in New Hampshire, entitled “Deliver.”

Script for “Deliver”:

AUDIO

RUDY GIULIANI: “There’s no question.  Taxes go down.  Revenues go up.”

VOICEOVER: “He cut taxes 23 times by 9 billion. Reduced welfare 640,000. Eliminated 20,000 bureaucrats. And cut real per capita spending. All in a place where people said it was impossible. Now, Rudy Giuliani has a new plan.  He’ll cut taxes.  Lower income taxes.  Reduce business taxes.  And do away with the marriage penalty and the death tax for good.”

RUDY GIULIANI: “We need accountability in the spending of our money so that people have confidence in government again.”

VOICEOVER: “Rudy will also rein in runaway federal spending. Do away with earmarks. Make agency heads find 5 to 10 percent savings in every budget. And when nearly half of the federal work force retires over the next 8 years, he’ll only replace half of them. Rudy Giuliani.  He won’t just talk about cutting taxes and reducing government.  He’ll deliver.”

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

VOICEOVER: “Paid for by the Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee, Incorporated. JoinRudy2008.com”

Rudy Giuliani’s Statement On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s Statement on National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

New York City – Mayor Rudy Giuliani released the following statement on National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day:

“On December 7th, 1941, the United States of America was attacked at Pearl Harbor. We lost not only 2,403 brave Americans, but also the sense of security that had come from being a nation separated from wars in Europe and Asia by two oceans. Today, 66 years after the attacks, we remember the heroism of those who lost their lives, and we honor the courage of those men and women in uniform who still stand ready to defend our liberty.

“In the aftermath of the Pearl Harbor attack, an entire generation mobilized overnight and dedicated itself to defeating the dictatorships of the Axis Powers. The example of the Greatest Generation inspires us in our own struggle against the tyranny of terrorism.  As we mark this anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attacks, we remember their sacrifice and honor their success in expanding the reach of freedom around the world.”

Rudy Giuliani Campaign Announces Minnesota Leadership

Rudy Giuliani Campaign Announces Minnesota Leadership

The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee today announced its Minnesota campaign leadership on the state and local levels. Leading the Minnesota team as State Chairman is U.S. Senator Norm Coleman.

“As a former mayor myself, I admire Mayor Giuliani’s achievements in reducing crime, cutting taxes and turning a deficit into a surplus in New York City,” said Senator Coleman. "Rudy is a true leader, and I am proud to have a strong team of supporters rallying behind him all across Minnesota.”

Rudy’s Minnesota State Leadership Team:

Rob Hewitt, Minnesota Grassroots Chair
Arlan Stangeland, Former U.S. Representative
Ian Alexander, Minnesota Surrogate Chair
Carol Liege, Minnesota Women for Rudy Co-Chair
Jean Simon, Minnesota Women for Rudy Co-Chair
Teresa Hewitt, Minnesota Catholics for Rudy Chair
Sheriff Rich Stanek, Minnesota Law Enforcement for Rudy Chair*

Minnesota State Fundraising Team:

Wheelock Whitney, Minnesota Finance Chair
Bonnie Spear McGrath, Fundraiser
Dennis E. Hecker, Fundraiser
George W. Pillsbury, Fundraiser
Sally W. Pillsbury, Fundraiser
Lesley Schlegel, Fundraiser
Stanley S. Hubbard, Fundraiser
Timothy P. Owens, Fundraiser

Minnesota County Leadership Team Members:

Christine Deuker, Anoka County Chair
Larry Howes, Cass County Chair
Scott Brooks, Hennepin County Chair
Michele Medina, Hennepin County Grassroots Chair
Robert Olson, Hennepin County Surrogates Chair
Christopher Senn, Hennepin County Volunteer Coordinator
Willis Krumholz, Martin County Chair
Nancy Bagne, Otter Tail County Co-Chair
John Waller III, Otter Tail County Co-Chair
Dan Igo, Ramsey County Voter Contact Chair
Thomas Reale, Stearns County Chair

Minnesota City & Town Leadership Team Members:

Debbie Diekmann, Arden Hills Co-Chair
Benjamin Deggendorf, Blaine Chair
Sarah Gale, Bloomington Co-Chair
Gene Story, Bloomington Co-Chair
Scott Nystrom, Coon Rapids Chair
Leroy Peterson, Eagan Chair
Armando Alonso, Eden Prairie Co-Chair
Mark Cohn, Eden Prairie Co-Chair
John Henry Swon IV, Edina Chair
Tom McElligott, Golden Valley Co-Chair
Susan McElligott, Golden Valley Voter Contact Chair
Joseph Schomacker, Luverne Chair
Lisa Chesley, Mankato Chair
David Guell, Maple Grove Chair
Jesse Stebbins, Minneapolis Chair
Charles Cudd, Minneapolis Surrogates Chair
Joel Johnson, Minneapolis Volunteer Coordinator
Kristine Donatelle, Minneapolis Voter Contact Chair
Eric Petersen, Minnetonka Co-Chair
Anthony Stanius, Minnetonka Co-Chair
Amy Barsness, Minnetonka Voter Contact Chair
Justin Zenanko, Minnetrista Chair
Katherine McVay, Mound Chair
Matthew Castillo, North Branch Chair
David Stein, Plymouth Co-Chair
Derek Brigham, Plymouth Co-Chair
Timothy Erlander, Richfield Chair
Jason Cole, Richfield Voter Contact Chair
James Rogers, Rochester Chair
Sharon Peterson, Rosemont Chair
Daniel Gardner, Shakopee Chair
Michael Held, St. Louis Park Chair
Jayne Jones, St. Paul Co-Chair
Alicia Long, St. Paul Co-Chair
John Nolde, Stillwater Co-Chair
Susan Barritt, Stillwater Co-Chair
Irene Hewitt, Wayzata Chair
Anthony Tedesco, Woodbury Chair

Rudy Giuliani Campaign Launches New Television Ad, "One Hour"

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 “One Hour.”  The ad is airing in New Hampshire and Boston. 

Script for “One Hour”:

MAYOR GIULIANI: “I remember back to the 1970s and the early 1980s. Iranian mullahs took American hostages and they held the American hostages for 444 days. And they released the American hostages in one hour, and that should tell us a lot about these Islamic terrorists that we’re facing. The one hour in which they released them was the one hour in which Ronald Reagan was taking the Oath of Office as President of the United States. The best way you deal with dictators, the best way you deal with tyrants and terrorists, you stand up to them. You don’t back down. I’m Rudy Giuliani and I approve this message.”

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 announced the launch of a new television ad, entitled “Promise.”  The ad is airing in New Hampshire and Boston. 

Script for “Promise”: 

MAYOR GIULIANI: “When I became Mayor of New York City things were out of control.  I lowered taxes.  I reduced the growth of government. Made government more accountable.  And New York City boomed.  I would do these things for America because I know they work.  I know that reducing taxes produces more revenues.  Democrats don’t know that. They don’t believe it.  Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, John Edwards, here’s a promise I assure you they’ll keep. They are making the promise to raise taxes.  The only thing I can tell you in addition to that is they’ll raise taxes even more than they promise. I’m Rudy Giuliani and I approve this message.”

What They’re Saying … About Mayor Giuliani

What They’re Saying … About Mayor Giuliani

The American Spectator’s Philip Klein: “[G]iuliani was on strong ground defending his immigration policies in New York City …” (Philip Klein, “Sanctuary Mansion,” The American Spectator’s “AmSpecBlog,” https://www.spectator.org/blogger.asp?BlogID=9442, 11/28/07, Accessed 11/28/07)

Klein said Giuliani gave “a great answer that mixes tolerance and toughness” on repairing the American image abroad. (Philip Klein, “Repairing The American Image Abroad,” The American Spectators “AmSpecBlog,” https://www.spectator.org/blogger.asp?BlogID=9487. 11/28/07, Accessed 11/28/07)

The American Spectator’s Jennifer Rubin said Giuliani’s answer on cutting crime was “the best of the night.” (Jennifer Rubin, “Crime,” The American Spectator’s “AmSpecBlog,” https://www.spectator.org/blogger.asp?BlogID=9471, 11/28/07, Accessed 11/28/07)

Rubin said Giuliani gave “three good answers” on controlling government spending. (Jenner Rubin, “Spending,” The American Spectator’s “AmSpecBlog,” https://www.spectator.org/blogger.asp?BlogID=9452, 11/28/07, Accessed 11/28/07)

The National Review’s Kate O’Beirne said Giuliani’s “sanctuary mansion” comment was a “good line.” (Kate O’Beirne, “Good Line,” The National Review’s “The Corner” Blog, https://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=OGUzNDlmMjRiZjVhZDkwNjVkMDM4NjIwYmQ0MThlMWE, 11/28/07, Accessed 11/28/07)

O’Beirne: “Giuliani Gains” (Kate O'Beirne, National Review Online’s The Corner Blog, “Giuliani Gains,” https://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=MjQ4ZDdkMjcyYzhkODA1OTNkMjVlYzA0ZmMzNTc4Yzc, 11/28/07, Accessed: 11/28/07)

The National Journal’s Jennifer Skalka said Giuliani’s campaign video was “the funniest.” (Jennifer Skalka, “‘Annual Snowfall Dramatically Reduced’ In NYC, According To Rudy Video,” National Journal’s “The Hotline” Blog, https://hotlineblog.nationaljournal.com/archives/2007/11/annual_snowfall.html, 11/28/07, Accessed 11/28/07)

ABC News’ Rick Klein: “[Giuliani] likes to bowl people over with statistics. A good answer to a tough question.” (Rick Klein, ABC News’ Political Radar, https://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar/2007/11/live-blogging-1.html, 11/28/07, Accessed: 11/28/07)

· Klein: “Rudy was ready for this question [on immigration] -- it's a substantive, detailed answer …”( Rick Klein, ABC News’ Political Radar, https://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar/2007/11/live-blogging-1.html, 11/28/07, Accessed: 11/28/07)

Klein: Giuliani’s answer on the Bible “seemed like an excellent answer.” (Rick Klein, ABC News’ Political Radar, https://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar/2007/11/live-blogging-1.html, 11/28/07, Accessed: 11/28/07)

Klein: “Rudy's got the best video of the night. King Kong! Hillary! Cutting snowfall! That's the spirit!” (Rick Klein, ABC News’ Political Radar, https://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar/2007/11/live-blogging-1.html, 11/28/07, Accessed: 11/28/07)

Klein said Giuliani had “strong moments” during the GOP debate. (Rick Klein, ABC News’ Political Radar, https://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar/2007/11/live-blogging-1.html, 11/28/07, Accessed: 11/28/07)

Time’s Ana Marie Cox: “Rudy sort of winning this one. This is Rudy the prosecutor, and part of me sort of loves it.” (Ana Marie Cox, Time’s Swampland Blog, “Liveblogging: The Shoutfest In St. Pete,” https://www.time-blog.com/swampland/2007/11/liveblogging_the_shoutfest_in.html, 11/28/07, Accessed: 11/28/07)

Statement From Congressman Peter King On Tonight’s Debate

Statement from Congressman Peter King

New York City – The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee released the following statement from Congressman Peter King on tonight’s debate:

“Tonight’s debate showed once again that Rudy is the real deal.  You know where you stand with Mayor Giuliani and you can believe him when he says he’ll cut taxes, restrain runaway spending and end illegal immigration because he’s tackled the tough issues before and gotten results.  Rudy’s authenticity, experience and frankness on the issues stand out in a field of candidates relying on tired rhetoric and political one-liners.”

Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta Backs Giuliani For President

Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta Backs Giuliani for President
Leader of New Hampshire’s Largest City Joins Team Rudy as State Co-Chairman

Manchester, NH – The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee today announced that Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta is supporting Mayor Giuliani for President. Mayor Guinta will serve as Rudy’s New Hampshire State Co-Chairman. Guinta, who recently was re-elected to a second term as Mayor of the state’s largest city, is one of the Granite State’s most prominent Republicans.

“Rudy Giuliani has been tested on the issues New Hampshire Republicans care about most. As Mayor of America’s largest city, he cut taxes, eliminated wasteful spending and dramatically reduced crime,” said Mayor Guinta. “Mayor Giuliani is the type of strong, visionary leader we need as President. I look forward to campaigning alongside the Mayor and helping him win the New Hampshire primary.”

“It is an honor to have the support of Mayor Guinta. He understands how important it is for government to live within its means and to protect citizens by fighting crime,” said Mayor Giuliani. “Mayor Guinta’s advice and counsel will prove invaluable in my effort to win the New Hampshire Primary.”

Guinta joins several top New Hampshire Republicans who are backing Mayor Giuliani, including former Congressman Bill Zeliff, Ambassador Joseph Petrone and his wife Augusta, Councilor Ray Wieczorek, former House Speakers Doug Scamman and Stewart Lamprey, House GOP Whip Stephen Stepanek, and former state GOP chairs Rhona Charbonneau and Wayne Semprini.

Rudy Giuliani Campaign Launches Third Television Ad In New Hampshire

Rudy Giuliani Campaign Launches Third Television Ad in New Hampshire

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

Script for “Challenges”: 

Voice Over: “The world’s 17th largest economy. Swimming in red ink. Record crime. Runaway taxes. A million on welfare. That was New York.  Until Rudy. He cut taxes 9 billion.  Welfare 60 percent.  Crime in half.  The most successful conservative turnaround in 50 years.  In America’s most liberal city, Rudy delivered. And he can do it again, in a place called Washington, D.C.”

Mayor Giuliani: “I’m Rudy Giuliani, and I approved this message.”

Former Governor Jim Edgar Endorses Giuliani For President

Former Governor Jim Edgar Endorses Giuliani for President

Lisle, IL – The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee today announced the endorsement of former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar.  Edgar served two terms as Governor of Illinois.

“I believe Mayor Giuliani is the best candidate to help the Republican Party win the White House in 2008.  The reasons are clear that Rudy is a leader with a proven track record and offers successful executive experience.  As Mayor, he cleaned up New York and his record as a fiscal conservative and crime fighter make him our best candidate to win the general election,” said Governor Edgar. “I am proud to offer my endorsement for President to Mayor Rudy Giuliani.”

“As the Illinois primary gets closer, Republicans in the state continue to join Rudy’s team.  We have a strong network in the state, which will only grow stronger with the addition of Governor Edgar,” said Giuliani State Chairman Tom Cross.

Governor Edgar joins several respected Illinois Republican leaders who have endorsed Mayor Giuliani including former Governor Jim Thompson, former Attorney General Jim Ryan, and U.S. Congresswoman Judy Biggert.