Is Rudy Giuliani electable?

Question

He seems quite liberal for a Republican and there are certain aspects of his personal and public life that the media would jump all over.

To "Stupid Marxist" - The Republican Party has a long and noble history of being a party of progressives and liberals. What defines Republicans historically is their support of low taxes and suspicion of government interference in people's lives. Also, Giuliani has been a registered Republican for some 25 years.

Randy C: Giuliani's youth? He's almost 63 years old. For a guy who has had prostate cancer, it strains credulity to expect him to be someone's VP with the hope of being POTUS later on.

Answer 1

No, he can't win the GOP nomination. Historically, the GOP had been the party of progressives and tolerance. They freed the slaves and the first congresswoman was Republican. Yet, now it seems they have moved towards an anti-progressive agenda. Giuliani may have fit in with the GOP in the 1860s but not in 2007.

Answer 2

No, if you can't carry the south solidly you can't win as a republican. Right now the only Rep capable of carrying the south is McCain. Therefore he will get the nomination. Gulliani would be a good running mate. Mitt Romney also can not carry the south and he would alienate the south even as a running mate. Sad to say that unless the Republicans can come up with a strong candidate then we may see the US die a little more. I still remember the days before LBJ. When dimes and quarters and half dollars were made with real silver, when money was actually worth something. When people took responisibility for their own actions instead of blaming their failures on the success of others.

Answer 3

I'm a republican, and i must say i disagree with his social views, I don't know if he could win the grassrooots of the party nor the mainstream which don't support gay marriage/abortions. While he is tough on security your asking if the ends justify the means in the case of Rudy winning, and I do not think they do, therefore he's not electable on the basis that the mainstream republican's wont endorse his views.

However, I'm not saying he wont be elected, if he can defeat hilary/obama I think you have to look at other issues and weigh options, would you rather have rudy in office and have some of your views represented, or have someone elected who will be defeated by hilary, i'd take Rudy in this case. Time will tell.

Answer 4

No, Giuliani is arrogant, bigoted, ill tempered and a womanizer. He divorced his 2nd wife, Donna Hanover, by announcing it at a press conference instead of telling her first. He was having an affair with an aide in Gracie Mansion while mayor of NY and he took credit for all the good things that were done by others in NYC. He fired William Bratton, the police commissioner in 1994 when he found out he made the cover of Time magazine because he (Giuliani) wanted to take the credit for the innovative crime-fighting. I lived in NY during his dictatorship, and believe me, I would not want him as president. His character is far worse than Bush's & Clinton's worse faults rolled into one, if you can believe that's possible. His name should be Mussoliani.

As for 9/11....he's no hero, he just happened to be in the right place at the right time. The real heroes of 9/11 were the NYC firefighters & police plus all the other forces from the surrounding tri-state areas who voluntarily came to pitch in & help us.

Answer 5

I'm registered as a Democrat, but if he got the nomination, I would vote for him against ANYONE except maybe Barack Obama. I like Giuliani because he is relatable. He has gone through things that many Americans have. I know he has been divorced numerous times. And he did great things for the city of New York, even before 9-11 and afterwards he was phenomenal as a leader for that city. Right then I decided he should be the President.
As long as he is honest about is personal life and true to his beliefs, then he will be credible with voters. Most voters know that the media and other candidates nit pick all sorts of nonsense and that you should focus on what you hear from nonpartial sources

Answer 6

Heck no!

Rudy is not a real Republican and ought to be kicked out of the party

>What defines Republicans historically is their support of low taxes and suspicion of government interference in people's lives<---Exactly my point. This is precisely where Rudy fails the litmus test. His record on 2nd Amendment issues is absolutely deplorable. He is an enemy of gun rights and always "interferes" with people's rights to own and carry firearms. New York has some of the most draconian anti-gun rights laws in the nation. This is not a traditional Republican value.

Answer 7

He's too New York. Most of the country hates New York. Plus his personal life has been a bit dicey. He also tends to be high-handed and arrogant. So, no, he's not electable. He might have had a chance during his post 9/11 popularity, but that's faded and he missed his chance.

Answer 8

Rudy Giuliani is a great man he would be an excellent choice he is a respectable man ,his modesty prouve the qualite of the man.who's the media to judge?

Answer 9

I do not believe he will even get support from his own party. He has good qualities but he is too old. I want a young President with fresh ideas. He did do a good job in New York.

Answer 10

I think that is a good question, I don't think he can carry the south, for the reasons stated, but may pick up a few blue states in the north east as he is viewed as a hero in 9/11. In answer to your question, yes I think he is electible. But he will have to swing some voters in the industrialized north.