I'm a Democrat, but I like Rudy Giuliani. Is this normal?

Answer 1

I don't see why not. Just because you have an affiliation with a certain party, doesn't mean that you HAVE to stick with that party your whole life.

Answer 2

Is completely normal. Giuliani has made himself popular because of 9/11 we see him as American's mayor. I don't know how you feel about some social issues but Giuliani is pro-choice as I am. I think this is why I like him even though I'm a Democrat. He is pro-gay rights and has done a lot to fix New York City as mayor. What's not to like? He is more of a libertarian than a conservative and I like that. Don't worry, is normal for us Democrats to like Giuliani.

Answer 3

Hi Mr. Idol, and thanks for asking this question that makes me feel a little more normal myself;

Living in California from time to time, I usually raise eyebrows when I declare that I am a true democrat (really enthusiastic about Mrs. Clinton 2008, etc) while being governor Schwarzenegger's most dedicated supporter (I did everything to spread horrible word of mouth against Angelides during the last Gubernatorial round)...

Let me try to give you some reasons why we ARE normal guys:


1. WE FOCUS ON RESULTS MORE THAN ON PETTY POLITICS:

Rudy did a tremendous job in healing NYC from all sorts of crime that were really consuming the city. He made the crime ridden Apple a quite secure place to live, something that would have seemed totally out of touch in the 80's for instance; it is something exceptional disregarding his political affiliation.

Just like Schwarzenegger is very active on the West coast with projects to improve the roads, give people health care and take care of the environment.

After all history has given us both terrible and fantastic candidates in both parties, it is their own actions to make the country better that should define who they really are, not their belonging to one or the other party.

2. POLITICIANS SOMETIMES BLUR THE LINE THEMSELVES:

Once in an elected position, smart politicians sometimes use all the arrays of policies at their disposal to do the job, not just using the "preferred way" of their party:

You name it, the examples are everywhere from Senator Clinton approving the war in Iraq a few years earlier, to Schwarzenegger talking universal health care, environmentalism and bipartisanship.

So for someone at the head of the city like Giuliani, I guess it is not strange he used methods a Dem like you might like in the end.

3. DESPITE ALL THE FUSS, DEMS AND REPS AREN'T THAT DIFFERENT:

Of course if you tune in on O'Reilly or Steve Colbert, it sounds like they are Black and White, Heaven and Hell (different depending on the person you ask!), but if you look at the big picture like what happens in Europe, they are not that opposed.

In Europe, you have ALL the array of political parties, from extreme left (ultra communists, environmentalists, etc) to extreme right (skin heads, nationalists...). In this context it is very unlikely that a leftist citizen will compliment a rightist leader even though his presidency might have been very successful.

But for us the final aim is not that different, the fight is more about budgeting, international scene priorities, etc.



Here it is, so I hope you feel less lonely as a Dem supporting a republican!

Cheers

Answer 4

I believe everyone is drawn to a leader and person of character. I don't know about you, but I vote for the candidate who not only talks but DOES what the say the are going to do. Is their voting on he floor consistent with what they said during their campaign? Rudy Giuliani I believe, is that type of individual. By the way, I don't know if you can vote yet but take a couple of hours before voting day and do the math. There are plenty of web sites where you can see how your candidates voted on the key issues. You can teach a monkey can push a button or pull a handle but what our country needs are smart, educated voters.

Answer 5

Yes.

Rudy seems to be a lot like many democrats. He does care for what many Democrats do thus many can associate and feel comfortable with him.

He also seems to be more in the middle than many Republicans. Makes for a perfect candidate, does it not?

Answer 6

Absolutely, Rudy is Conservative on foreign policy yet quite Liberal on social issues. I like him to and I'm a Republican.

Now this is an excellent opportunity to unite the country instead of divide it with either far left or far right choices.

The old saying rings as true today as it ever did.
United We Stand but Divided We Fall.



I recieved quite few thumbs up but scroll down to "Pierre" I think he hit the nail on the head far better than I. In fact if more politiciams used the strategy he speaks of our country would be more stable than ever in history.

Answer 7

No, Rudy is a dork thats only riding the 9/11 wave and has to much in common with G.W

Answer 8

Yes this is very normal and strongly encouraged. If more Democrats could think independently like you this world would be a much better place.

Answer 9

Sure. Rudy is very liberal.

Reagan had lost of Democrat supporters even though he was NOT liberal.

Answer 10

I'm a Democrat and so do I like him. What is normal anyway?

Answer 11

Yes. Our country is founded on freedom. The freedom to choose whom we like is as important in politics as in our personal affairs. It is common to vote across party lines. When it is time to vote, pay attention to what the candidate stands for, listen to news reports, research their backgrounds, and choose your champion.