The latest Gallup Poll survey found that former NYC Mayer Rudolph Giuliani maintain his lead among Republicans seeking the Presidential election in 2008. Despite Fred Thompson officially throwing his hat into the ring, and a surge by Senator John McCain, Mayor Giuliani has been able to stand on top of the dog-pile, which will only help fund-raising.
Giuliani, a liberal Republican who's already blinked at Hillary Clinton once has already started to take his attention off other Republicans seeking the nomination, and focus his energy on the presumptive Democratic nominee, Senator Clinton.
If there's one thing we've learned over the past 7 years, its that a President most important attribute is the ability to make good decisions, in a timely manner, with an understanding of the consequences.With that in mind, I decided to look at a few of former Mayor Giuliani's decisions, and see how they went for him, and the people he represented.
Giuliani's Limo Driver For DHS Secretary?
Giuliani takes care of his people. Bernie Kerik, Mayor Giuliani's former driver can attest to that. Kerik evidently drove so well, that he was pushed through the ranks, eventually settling in as NYC Police Commissioner (he was a former detective as well).Giuliani even recommended his business partner (he headed the Security arm of Giuliani Partners) to his friend President Bush as Homeland Security Secretary.
Problem was, Mr. Kerik had been, well.. should we say, less than ethical (He plead Guilty to 2 ethics violations in 2006), an employer of illegal labor (he admitted he had hired an illegal immigrant as a nanny), and perhaps a tax evader (he is currently under federal investigation).
"We Cannot Let Down Our Guard" Giuliani Style
Rudolph Giuliani is the hero of September 11th. Why do you think he's "America's Mayor"?Our hearts pound as we watch videos of Giuliani walk toward the burning towers, commanding the city from a makeshift emergency command center.
But why was it a "makeshift" command center?
That's because the one that Giuliani built after the WTC attacks of 1997 was in WTC #7.
They say it was nice. Mayor Giuliani had his own elevator, monogrammed towels, a private office with bullet-proof doors, and even a humidor. Yeah, we can look forward to President Giuliani's brand of GWOT with Pizazz!
Sure, he put it in the worst possible place that it could possibly be built. So what if this led to confusion and possible loss of un-needed life on that fateful day. He's America's Mayor, why should any of that matter?
Giuliani - A Man's Man - Gun Totin, 2nd Amendment Supportin, And Just An All-Around "Ass-Kickin" Kind Of Guy
Candidate Giuliani supports the 2nd amendment. He has said so, many times.I will let this video, originally from January 17th, 2007 speak for itself
So am I saying that Rudolph Giuliani is the debil? No of course not. I actually agree with many of Giuliani's social positions (the old ones, the ones he had before he ran for President).
My point, is more than his positions on the issues (take your pick on almost any issue, you can find that at some point, he probably supported your position), but his ability to judge situations, analyze his options, and make good decisions.
Mr. Giuliani would be wise not to run any ads on his decision-making prowess. Sure wouldn't work for me
