The leading candidate for the GOP is former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani. In the new NEWSWEEK Poll, Giuliani leads McCain by 25 points (59 to 34 percent) as the choice of registered Republicans and voters leaning Republican for the party's nomination, while Romney trails both men by more than 30 points.
This popularity is noteworthy considering Giuliani's moderate-to-left stance on issues like gun control (he favors it), abortion (he's pro-life) and gay rights (supports civil unions and opposes marriage amendment). Despite these liberal stands, Giuliani garnered a standing ovation at last weekend's CPAC event.
Not only does Rudy have a chance to win the nomination, he must also be regarded as the frontrunner for the presidency. Not simply because he is a popular figure, but also because he has the chance to win in traditionally Democratic states. Polls have him leading Hillary in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
If Newt jumps in he splinters the GOP by stealing conservative voters
2007-03-07 00:49:56 · 2 answers · asked by Timothy B 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
If Ginrich did join the campaign and win the nomination, would he win in tradionally Democratic states?
2007-03-07 01:08:52 · update #1
Newt wouldn't steal conservative votes, nor would he splinter the GOP. He'd most likely take the whole party. Rudy would be left out in the cold.
Edit: If Obama or Clinton get the Democratic Nomination, there is a distinct possibility Newt could win a "blue state" or two, due to unusually high voter turnout to oppose them.
2007-03-07 01:05:22 · answer #1 · answered by Michael E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes definately. He is identified with the neo-right in the US and the crazy and politically driven impeachment of President Clinton. He belongs to a partisan history that the country would rather like to forget - thats why they dumped him.
The GOP should ask him not to run.
2007-03-07 10:02:56 · answer #2 · answered by Wayne T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋