A group of 9/11 firefighters and victims' family members with eyes on derailing Republican Rudy Giuliani's presidential campaign is close to a decision on forming an entity that would run issue ads in key early nominating states. "TV made him a hero, and we'll use TV to take him down," New York Fire Chief Jim Riches told ABC News. read more | digg story
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Like most people who have recently spent time in New York City, It is impossible not to notice that NYC is a much cleaner and more livable city. There was a time in the early 80s when New York seemed permanently type cast as post- apocalyptic nightmare of filth and decay. Then came Rudy Giuliani. Yes at times he was “Heavy-handed.” Yes he was frequently accused of being dictatorial, but it was hard not to notice that was a significant degree of competency to the man. In the days immediately... Read Full Story
The Siena poll out of New York, has some eye opening numbers for State Democrats. Governor David Paterson has seen his popularity shrink dramatically in the last few months: David Paterson is now viewed unfavorably by twice as many New York voters as those who view him favorably... Paterson is viewed favorably by 29 percent of voters and unfavorably by 58 percent, down from last month‟s 40-47 percent rating. His job performance rating is 19 percent positive, 78 percent negative down from 28... Read Full Story
A Republican official says former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (joo-lee-AH'-nee) is expected to endorse ex-GOP congressman Rick Lazio (LAH'-zee-oh) for New York governor. The decision is confirmed by a Republican familiar with Giuliani's plan who spoke on the condition of anonymity. The official isn't authorized to speak about the endorsement. Giuliani is known as America's mayor for his leadership after the Sept. 11 attacks. His endorsement is scheduled for Tuesday. Giuliani... Read Full Story
AP - Energy companies, FBI agents, a media tycoon and even a candlemaker: Rudy Giuliani's firm has lobbied for them all and dozens more in Washington, opening the door to a wide range of potential conflicts of interest should he become president. Read Full Story
Sen. Lieberman: We are reaching the final hours of a crucial vote. Yes, it is the middle of the night, but waiting until the morning would be too late. And the fabric of our very nation is what is at stake. Senator, the voting for Celebrity Yankee Fan of the Decade is nearly over. The results, should the voting end as it now stands, would be disastrous. Rudy Giuliani, turncoat and traitor to the Yankee cause, is in the lead. This, obviously, is the work of redsock fans eager to embarrass us... Read Full Story
The London Guardian is reporting that "It's a go" for Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State in the Obama Administration. It's now up on HotAir.com . A commenter posts that Governor David Patterson will have to appoint a replacement for the two years, with an election for the seat to be held 2010. Ironically, this sets up two Senate races for New York in 2010, as the Schumer seat is also up. Could this be an opening for Giuliani? The fiscally conservative/socially tolerant former Mayor... Read Full Story
Andrew Giuliani and his father have recently tried to reconcile after not speaking "for a decent amount of time." In a Times article, Andrew said, "I got my values from my mother. She's a strong influence in my life. She's a strong woman. I have problems with my father, but that doesn't mean he won't make a good president." Read Full Story
Speaking at the NRA yesterday, Rudy Giuliani said that the MoveOn ad smearing General Petraeus "passed a line that we should not allow American political organizations to pass": Whether you agree with the war in Iraq or you don't; whether you agree with the surge or you don't; Democrats even came back from Iraq and said that he's having more success than anybody had thought. So to attack the man's integrity, and honesty, and decency, is in my view indecent. It passed a line that we should... Read Full Story
