How many Conservatives would vote for Rudy Giuliani if he gets the GOP nod or runs independent? I know that the party has a problem with Rudy's pro-choice stand but is that enough to discount a candidate that could actually reach across voting lines. I am not worried about Hillary, I just think the Republicans will front a weak candidate if they stick with tight party lines.
2006-07-20 04:27:54 · 11 answers · asked by amglo1 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I think Rudy has an excellent chance of winning if he runs. He will run on a values campaign which would be very popular. He also has a proven leadership ability coupled with strong name recognition. While there might be some staunch anti-abortion sentiment with many in the Republican party, again overall values should outweigh that. Democrats will not challenge his pro-abortion stance because it is one of the hallmarks of the Democratic platform in general, and would not only make them look like hypocrits, but more importantly would anger their base supporters and contributors.
As for Hillary Clinton. Personally I do not believe she can get the nomination at all. She has alot of baggage that will go against her. If she does get the nomination I don't think she can win the presidency no matter who the republicans front as a candidate. This is because almost every scandal and debacle that occured during Mr. Clinton's terms in office will become front page news again.
McCain will not get the republican nomination. Unless he changes parties and runs as a Democrat. Mr. McCain has infuriated the republican base, which is probably one of the reasons why so many democrats like him.
No matter who gets the nomination in the next election I am sure that it will be a moderate on the republican side. I am not sure who the Democrats will field since they are already attacking people who could possibly appeal to larger numbers of voters like Leiberman. While I realize that Mr Leiberman is considered liberal in many of his stances he does show proper deference for the security of the nation which is a hotbed Republican issue. Frankly the country needs a moderate candidate at this point if for no other reason than to heal some of the bad blood between conservatives and liberals in recent days. The rhetoric on both sides is totally out of control, and we some relief. The country needs to heal.
2006-07-20 04:38:15 · answer #1 · answered by Bryan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sure hope so...I would vote for Giuliani, regarless of whatever party he decides to go with. Hillary is washed out, Kerry is not even an option, unless his wife was running the show (she seemed better at it than him)
As for the GOP candidates; McCain is not a good choice, he has sided with Kennedy on the inmigration problem and most of us would not vote for him. Frist is a case of too little too late. The stem cell switch came late, his interferance with the Schiavo case made him show what an idiot he can be...
We should deserve a President that is willing to serve the entire country, not only the Christian right or the side of the Saudis, one with enough "pants" to return a $10,000,000 check from an Arab prince because he tried to lecture NY about 9/11 being a consequence of our having Israel as an ally.
We should not allow any foreign government tell us who to ally with...whether is Mr. Fox in Mexico, Israel, Lebanon, France or anybody.
2006-07-20 04:43:30 · answer #2 · answered by adc53 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would vote for Giuliani..no one candidate is a perfect fit. I think he is a moderate, and would be a good cure for the split that is going on right now between the parties. I think he'd have an excellent chance...he showed skill and compassion after 9/11..and the people of NY let him overstay his term until he got things settled down..yeah, he'd get my vote. Hope he runs.
2006-07-20 04:35:10 · answer #3 · answered by loubean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hah--if we can vote for someone as middle of the road, wishy-washy as Bush, why not? Conservatives have not stuck with strict party lines lately--trying to make themselves more amenable to the moderates. The only reason the strict Republicans go for it is that the Democrats are so silly to put up clowns like Bill and Hillary. And what's with New York embracing Hillary who is nowhere near one of their own?
2006-07-20 04:46:07 · answer #4 · answered by litenthusiast 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rudy Giuliani: An Adulterer; pro-gun control; pro-abortion
He doesn't stand a chance in hell.
2006-07-20 04:31:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forget about Giuliani if you are in real politics. John McCain is the only candidate, the Republicans can think of, if they mean business.
2006-07-20 04:36:45 · answer #6 · answered by beaugarcon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will wait to see his standings on some important issues before I commit to a vote for him.
2006-07-20 04:31:36 · answer #7 · answered by Phil My Crack In 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes he does stand a chance. If he runs, he would be the best candidate I would feel.
2006-07-20 04:31:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not with me, he's TOO liberal for my taste
2006-07-20 04:36:08 · answer #9 · answered by sealss3006 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - Too liberal.
2006-07-20 10:16:43 · answer #10 · answered by Giggly Giraffe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋