We support Rudy Giuliani
Elections are about decisions and choices. We’ve considered the candidates out there, and as our long-time readers know, we've had plenty to say about them. In considering our choices at hand, our choice for President is clear.
We're supporting Rudy Giuliani for President. 
Many recognize Giuliani’s leadership during the tragedy of 9/11. As Mayor of New York City, there is no public figure that could be more closely associated with that day, but to support him solely upon our recollection of 9/11 would not be enough.
There are many great Americans who have risen to the occasion when crises occur, but a President has to be about more than one historical moment, even one as large as 9/11. Our President must be able to see and think long-term, define the vision necessary to address the challenges that lie ahead, and have the ability to work to make that vision a reality.
Time and time again, Rudy Giuliani has answered the call of duty.
As a federal Attorney in the 1980s, he took on the Mafia. He led an effort that was so intense, only a single vote more by mafia leaders would have resulted in a contract being put upon him. In the end, he won his fight, and the Mafia has never recovered.
As New York’s Mayor through much of the 1990s, Giuliani waged an effort to bring order to a city racked with ethic violence and suffering from major mismanagement and overtaxation. Violent crime plunged, city services improved, taxes were cut and the city’s cumbersome welfare state was scaled back considerably.
While some would say 9/11 was a defining moment for Giuliani, we would argue that he was well-defined long before that day. His record of taking on tough challenges had prepared him well for 9/11.
Time and time again, Rudy has proven he can get things done.
Those who think a Giuliani presidency would have no room for the social conservatives who make up a large part of the GOP base need only look at the numbers of conservative Republican candidates he has backed across the country. When it came to raising millions of dollars, making campaign appearances and starring in mass media advertising, Giuliani did not apply litmus tests.
In fact, of all the candidates running, only McCain and Giuliani campaigned for fellow Republicans on a national scale long before they decided to be candidates. Others only got involved once they began sizing up their Presidential prospects.
Republicans should be confident that Rudy Giuliani will keep his promises not to appoint liberal jurists, nor veto legislation passed by those conservative Republicans in Congress which he has done much to support. He will be a friend to his party’s conservative base.
However, one can expect that a Giuliani presidential agenda will reject the divisive wedge politics of appealing to social conservatives while ignoring the party’s fiscally-conservative base. This is much of what alienated swing voters from the GOP in the 2006 elections and put the Democrats in charge of Congress.
Polling numbers generally point to Giuliani as the Republican candidate who is most electable among crucial swing voters. His record of campaigning for House and Senate candidates suggests that he will be an active partner in GOP efforts to regain lost ground in Congress. Not only can he win, but he can help other Republicans oust Democrats.
Time and time again, Rudy Giuliani has delivered – as a prosecutor, as a Mayor, and as a Republican campaigner. We’re proud to repay what he’s done for his city and his country by supporting him for President.
Many recognize Giuliani’s leadership during the tragedy of 9/11. As Mayor of New York City, there is no public figure that could be more closely associated with that day, but to support him solely upon our recollection of 9/11 would not be enough.
There are many great Americans who have risen to the occasion when crises occur, but a President has to be about more than one historical moment, even one as large as 9/11. Our President must be able to see and think long-term, define the vision necessary to address the challenges that lie ahead, and have the ability to work to make that vision a reality.
Time and time again, Rudy Giuliani has answered the call of duty.
As a federal Attorney in the 1980s, he took on the Mafia. He led an effort that was so intense, only a single vote more by mafia leaders would have resulted in a contract being put upon him. In the end, he won his fight, and the Mafia has never recovered.As New York’s Mayor through much of the 1990s, Giuliani waged an effort to bring order to a city racked with ethic violence and suffering from major mismanagement and overtaxation. Violent crime plunged, city services improved, taxes were cut and the city’s cumbersome welfare state was scaled back considerably.
While some would say 9/11 was a defining moment for Giuliani, we would argue that he was well-defined long before that day. His record of taking on tough challenges had prepared him well for 9/11.
Time and time again, Rudy has proven he can get things done.
Those who think a Giuliani presidency would have no room for the social conservatives who make up a large part of the GOP base need only look at the numbers of conservative Republican candidates he has backed across the country. When it came to raising millions of dollars, making campaign appearances and starring in mass media advertising, Giuliani did not apply litmus tests.
In fact, of all the candidates running, only McCain and Giuliani campaigned for fellow Republicans on a national scale long before they decided to be candidates. Others only got involved once they began sizing up their Presidential prospects.
Republicans should be confident that Rudy Giuliani will keep his promises not to appoint liberal jurists, nor veto legislation passed by those conservative Republicans in Congress which he has done much to support. He will be a friend to his party’s conservative base.
However, one can expect that a Giuliani presidential agenda will reject the divisive wedge politics of appealing to social conservatives while ignoring the party’s fiscally-conservative base. This is much of what alienated swing voters from the GOP in the 2006 elections and put the Democrats in charge of Congress.
Polling numbers generally point to Giuliani as the Republican candidate who is most electable among crucial swing voters. His record of campaigning for House and Senate candidates suggests that he will be an active partner in GOP efforts to regain lost ground in Congress. Not only can he win, but he can help other Republicans oust Democrats.
Time and time again, Rudy Giuliani has delivered – as a prosecutor, as a Mayor, and as a Republican campaigner. We’re proud to repay what he’s done for his city and his country by supporting him for President.
This thing you have done to us will be noted.
President McCain. Governor Harrell. Get used to those words.
Of course the preisdent pro tempore's grasp is nominally enhanced as a Governor Harrell would discover he no longer selects the whips or runs the house too. A little bit in the same line discovered after teh legislature's honeymoon wiht Sanford.
What the hell is that about?
What's wrong with you people.
Brave choice Earl! I've been very disappointed with Rudy's nearly invisible campaign in SC. Perhaps he'll get it together soon, but time is running out.
I think you're well aware of Rudy's pro abortion, anti 2cd ammendment and pro gay stances on the social issues. HE WILL NOT WIN S.C. When were you added to his payroll?
Ron Turner, Summerville, SC
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