It seems to me there are quite a few liberals who support Guiliani. I'm a little ignorant about him. There's probably no chance I'll vote for him, but I was just curious about his appeal to liberals especiallly and everyone in general. I was under the impression he was pretty conservative.
Don't get mad at me or misconstrue my question, I'm just curious and seeking opinions (To which everyone is entitled!)
2007-03-08 06:15:57 · 15 answers · asked by Tiff 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Not a liberal - but for once I read a question that was not bias. Honesty is very refreshing.
His views are both conservative & liberal. He floats in between both parties. (Republican)
Thanks for you question.
2007-03-08 06:25:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Guiliani is a fiscal republican the only decent kind IMO.
He is Pro-choice (and he a is a Catholic)
Gay Rights (and he likes to wear a dress, a lot)
I like that he is not a white Anglo Protestant (always a plus for me)
He is a puzzling guy tho he has some interesting contradictions and can come off as a kind of fascist dictator at times like after 9/11 when he said, "this is what happens when you have free and open air ways" frightening, but forgive able under the circumstances.
sometimes its not the party it is the person
I would vote for bill of Guiliani for President and Hillary Clinton for VP nice bipartisan solution to our hard line 2 party system that is tearing this country apart and I am also a New Yorker that has some experience with their service.
2007-03-08 14:28:31 · answer #2 · answered by Yemaya 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He's actually a moderate as Republicans go. Both he and McCain could easily be confused with Democrats by their opinions. For those reactionary Republicans (social conservatives or the "religious right") they can hope for Mitt Romney, but Bush has vitually destroyed any legitimacy that movement ever had.
Some moderate Democrats have simular views to Rudy and McCain and thus might defect to their side. But the Republican stance on Iraq may destroy their chances.
2007-03-08 14:27:15 · answer #3 · answered by adphllps 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Guiliani is running as a republican however he is Pro- choice and goes as far as believing the government should be the ones to fund abortion.
He is pro-gun control.
He is also not anti-gay marriage.
He is liberal on some major issue so that leaves on to believe he has to be conservative on the fiscal matters. Howmore research is needed to see exactly where he stands on fiscal matters.
2007-03-08 14:24:51 · answer #4 · answered by wondermom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My view on Guiliani is that many people never knew him before 9/11 but they were impressed with his behavior that day, especially compared to the disappearing president. That impression has lasted all through the years, yet that's about all most people know. I think once his real opinions and personal behaviors are more well known, his campaign will tank. The conservatives won't support him because he's pro-gay and pro-choice and he's had three wives, one of whom was his cousin. The liberals won't support him because he's backed Bush and made a fortune off our country's disasters.
2007-03-08 14:20:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
I hate that "America's Mayor" crap. He was the mayor of NYC and did what ANY mayor would have done. He got criticized a lot before 9/11. People forget that.
Anyway. I don't dislike him. I probably won't vote for him. His appeal is in that he's very, very moderate.
I would caution people, however, against voting for someone simply because he organized the 9/11 cleanup very well. That does not qualify him to lead the nation.
2007-03-08 14:21:09 · answer #6 · answered by Bush Invented the Google 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I am a concervative and I'd certainly vote for him over McCain for the simple reason that he has a better chance of winning Presidency.
Liberals love him for his social stances and Concervatives love him for his security stances. He's probably best fit for Presidency right now despite current personal problems.
2007-03-08 14:19:44 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. Info 3 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Ditto on Mr. Info's answer. I think it hits the nail on the head.
2007-03-08 14:22:29 · answer #8 · answered by JudiBug 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a dem I wouldn't have a problem with him because of the fact that he leans so far to the left that he practically is a dem himself
2007-03-08 14:27:04 · answer #9 · answered by gizmo 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
he is socially liberal- gay and women's rights.
He also wants to put some limits of guns- I'd say he's 50/50 on gun control.
he can also handle himself in a crisis
2007-03-08 14:26:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋