Posted by
Silvio Canto, Jr. on Tuesday, August 08, 2006 9:43:50 AM
Giuliani was on O'Reilly last week. He was great. He looked confident and strong. He was specially good on national security:
"I don't think you can take the military option off the table," he said. "You don't have to wave that flag, but you have to leave that there as a possibility."
In a swipe at the Democratic Party, which often finds itself attempting to shore up its national security credentials, the former mayor said having an American president that is viewed as "so much of an internationalist they'll never exercise that option" would not be good for the country." (New York Sun)Can Rudy win the nomination? Today, I would say no. Next year, who knows?
First, the 2008 election will be about national security not domestic issues. This is Giuliani's best card. He is a tough leader.
Second, abortion may not be an issue in 2008. Roe v Wade will be overturned and abortion will be sent back to the states. In a few years, abortion policy will be an issue in statehouses not presidential elections.
The bottom line is this: I would vote for Giuliani, specially if he is running against a candidate from the modern Democrat party.
Giuliani understands the big issue of our time. The Democrats do not have the stomach to deal with terrorism.
Abortion is a major concern. However, I am more immediately concerned with a terrorist group blowing up a US city.
He is not my first choice. But I'm OK with him.
P.S. I hear a lot of talk about Rudy! Check out Draft Rudy Giuliani for President.