It seems like this race is shaping up to be a referendum on Hillary Clinton (much like 2004 was a referendum on George W. Bush). Even if Guilliani is nominated (and it apperas likely he will be) would conservatives really stay home rather than skip a chance to vote against Hillary Clinton? And isn't Guilliani more likely to resonate with the unaffiliated center?
2007-11-04 13:52:10 · 18 answers · asked by David M 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
The only reason I would vote for Rudy is because he would be marginally better than Hillary. Really, other than their positions on health care and taxes they sound a lot alike.
Of course most of the republican candidates aren't much better. They all sound the same. The only exception is of course Ron Paul who I pray will win the nomination. If Ron Paul wins the Republican nomination, he will win the Presidency. His supporters are too activist and too well informed on the issues. That's why his message is spreading so fast.
2007-11-04 14:00:04 · answer #1 · answered by Nianque 4 · 4⤊ 3⤋
I think it might matter depending on if the GOP nominates a Ned Flanders type candidate like Romney or Huckabee.
I think there are people out there who might favor the GOP, but would be put off by having such a fervent religious person in the White House.
If Hillary is the candidate, I'd vote for Giuliani, McCain or Thompson in a heartbeat. But I'd give a second thought to filling in the bubble for those other two I mentioned.
2007-11-04 14:01:09 · answer #2 · answered by Uncle Pennybags 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
When I first read this question I was thinking it didn't matter who the Republicans chose, because the GOP is not about a man it's about an agenda. Any candidate the GOP picks will support the same agenda, not -his- agenda but the party's agenda. This is why all the major candidates (the -serious- candidates) have all the same opinions on all the same issues. Ron Paul is the only one with ideas of his own, and they HATE him! If he does too well in the polls they will slime him like they did with John McCain in 2000.
But in another sense it doesn't matter who the Republicans pick because he will lose. Republican candidates are not allowed to criticize GW Bush or the war. Americans feel the war is the most important issue in this election. And if it wasn't for the war, the most important issue would be the incredible incompetence and corruption of the Bush administration. In fact if it wasn't for the war Bush would have had a snowball's chance in hell of getting second term.
2007-11-04 13:59:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Fred Dalton Thompson
2007-11-04 17:31:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To me this is the million dollar question.
Is hatred of Hillary strong enough to overcome reservations about Giuliani or Romney?
A cross-dressing pro-abortion New Yorker or a flip-flopping RINO cultist (ask an evangelical if Mormonism is a cult) from Mass.
Or Hillary.
Wow - I would hate, I mean hate to be a new-century Republican in this coming election.
2007-11-04 13:58:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I hope and pray that conservatives as well as moderates will come to their senses and interrupt the Dragon Lady';s coronation. From people I have spoken with on either side of the political fence, she clearly cannot be trusted! Hers is a platform of unending taxation, an expanded welfare state and transition to socialism. Staying home will assure this unqualified, illegal immigrant supporting, George Soros puppet a (wo)mandate. Before it's too late...WAKE UP AMERICA!
2007-11-04 14:14:19 · answer #6 · answered by Dan K 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Something new happened Monday that's changing the dialog about the governing class. You may want to see this from CNN yesterday:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2940589902457562631&q=ron+paul+lou+dobbs&total=93&start=0&num=10&so=1&type=search&plindex=3
2007-11-07 14:05:01 · answer #7 · answered by Bloatedtoad 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I can't stand Hillary or Giuliani, who is really a male Hillary.
What a disgrace this great country would stand for those two loathsome liberals, when there are decent people out there - I've loved what I've seen of Mike Huckabee from a couple of interviews, and from what I've seen of the other Republicans, anyone would be better. Oh, yes, Alan Keyes would also be fine.
Many of you are sick out there, especially anyone who would want to resurrect the Clinton regime for up to 8 more years of hell.
2007-11-04 13:55:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 3⤋
I actually thought it might happen, but I'm starting to feel it won't. Rudy has too many nagging problems, his stance on abortion, his number of marriages, the police and firefighters in NYC against him and most seriously, the "values voters" and the christian wing aren't too thrilled with him. Rudy would look like a deer caught in the headlights in a series of debates with Hillary. Nine-eleven is just a prop, a slogan Rudy uses as his schtick. No, to answer your question, it doesn't matter. The voters spoke in 06' they're not listening, Americans will put more democrats into congress...along with the white house. The GOP is going to reap what is has sown, failure.
2007-11-04 14:02:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
Yes, Hillary is the most polarizing figure in politics.
2007-11-04 16:38:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋