Rudy Giuliani’s Not Ruling Out Another Presidential Run
- Posted on May 7, 2011 at 12:03pm by
Billy Hallowell
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In a speech yesterday to the Republican National Lawyers Association, Rudy Giuliani had plenty to say about President Obama’s foreign policy, American exceptionalism and the Sept. 11 terror attacks. But, his most ear-catching words focused on his potential bid for the presidency in 2012:
“I will sure think about it. … It’s too early and I want to see how it all develops. My major goal is to elect a Republican in 2012. If it turns out that I’m the best one to do that, I can probably be talked into doing it or convince myself to do it. If I thought somebody else had a better chance of doing it, I would be a very enthusiastic supporter of somebody else.”
This comes only one week after Guiliani delivered the ketnote address for the National Automatic Merchandising Association’s OneShow conference. While Guiliani‘s speech didn’t hint at a potential presidential run, VendingMarketWatch reports that he discussed his take on effective leadership, his penchant for fiscal responsibility and his tenure as mayor of New York City (all subjects that a potential candidate would clearly want to delve into).
This begs the question: Would Americans support Giuliani? A recent NY1-YNN /Marist Poll found that Giuliani, when compared with other GOP heavyweights, has the most support (37 percent) among New Yorkers.
Following the Osama bin Laden saga, Giuliani has been appearing daily on mainstream media outlets (earlier this week, he called for President Obama to release bin Laden’s death photos). The recent developments have certainly provided him with a platform. While some are questioning whether he’d have a legitimate chance at securing the nomination, let alone the presidency, only time will tell what Giuliani’s future holds.
On Thursday, he appeared on CNN, making some very positive statements about Obama’s handling of bin Laden:
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half pint
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 7:08pmOh Gawd Rudy, puhlease! How about you make yourself useful and put some pressure on Allen West to run? Thanksalotta
Report Post »TxGold
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 6:46pmI’d vote for him. I wanted him to be our candidate the last time.
Report Post »glennrocks
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 5:51pmanybody would be better than Obama, even my Aunt Geraldine.
Report Post »lynnissmart
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 4:27pmI remmber that when G was Mayor of Ne w York, he did a good job of arresting Wall Street types for insider trading…..I think he is a no bs guy……but I don’t know if he can the the “O” where to go!
Report Post »spirited
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 9:44pmAttorney General Guiliani
>That even sounds good.
Report Post »CAINWORKSFORFED
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 4:09pmGuys, watch out for Herman Cain. We all should know by now that the Federal Reserve is an evil institution run by bankers who want to control your lives and steal your money to transform the world in their liberal vision. HERMAN CAIN WAS A FEDERAL RESERVE CHAIRMAN AND STILL WORKS FOR THE FEDERAL RESERVE. Don’t be fooled by him, he wants to move this country even further into the control of liberal bankers!
Report Post »cloudsofwar
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 3:57pmRudy? really? Cain? Cain v BO? i don’t think so. Cain makes me thing of 2008, McCain v BO. We need a true conservative, and i don’t know who that is yet. IT SURE IS NOT THE Huck or Trump or Romney. If we run a rerun we will lose. We need somebody new. With a record we can trust.
Report Post »exliberalgrl
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 3:09pmNo thanks Rudy.
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 3:03pmNoun, verb 9/11.
Report Post »Mr. Nice Guy
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 2:53pmEven though he once enjoyed some popularity as “America’s Mayor” he will never be America’s President. Neither will Donald Trump. If you want a New Yorker, George Pataki would be able to defeat Obama.
I’m not supporting Pataki, merely pointing out who is and is not electable.
Report Post »Arshloch
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 2:50pmIf Rudy runs, he needs to RUN. The last time he floated along and, when the going got a little testy, he dropped out. You either want the job or not. If not do not waste time and money.
Report Post »Aiser
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 2:49pmRudy was destroyed by Ron Paul during the last republican presidential primaries and caucuses debate after debate. Is he ready for round two?
Report Post »freeweever
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 2:43pmOhhh please Sir give it a thought I would stand,fight,back and vote for you.I love this Rudy.
Report Post »satotbs
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 2:23pmA. West/ C.Rice. A.West/ M.Bachmann. A.West/ H.Cain.
Report Post »Imagine the left having to choke on their own racist/sexist vomit for 8 long years.
Imagine America after the next decade.
ilikai
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 2:11pmWe don’t need the old guard Republicans, we need new conservative blood to bail this country out and make it strong again.
Report Post »ares338
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 2:09pmNo..no…no..no..NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Report Post »Hungry_i
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 1:59pmUnlike the current and two previous presidents, I have no trouble listening to Rudy.
Report Post »liberalsarealiens
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 1:40pmOld polititians should should just roll with the tumble weeds! Their time is over and not wanted. I do NOT trust any of them with the future of this country! It’s time for new and real leaders who have the interest in this country and the preservation of the our constitution to step in and LEAD! The job they do will determin their future!
Report Post »Stu D. Baker-Hawk
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 1:33pmRudy, you’re not what America needs right now. Please sit this one out and let a REAL conservative take a shot at pulling our country back from the brink.
Report Post »1959
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 1:33pmRudy, support drafting Congressman Allen West.
Report Post »EP46
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 3:59pmI agree totally. Col. West is great, and we are so desperately seeking a man of character. I cannot believe America does not have more men of Honor who are willing to step forward to save this nation.
Report Post »AmericanLass
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 4:52pmAllen West it is, now to convince him.
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 11:30pmI agree on West also.
Keep calling his office people.
Report Post »SimpleTruths
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 3:33pm“and we are so desperately seeking a man of character. I cannot believe America does not have more men of Honor who are willing to step forward to save this nation.”
Just watch that weapon he’s pointing at your head if he thinks your not on his side.
Report Post »LOOKING_BOTH_WAYS
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 1:33pmThere must be ( personal ) Money to make running for Prezzz ..rudy. tudy has no chance
Report Post »5410amh
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 1:10pmStay home rudy. We don‘t want anymore RINO’S!
Report Post »heavyduty
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 1:09pmSeems to me that the republicans ought to have a pre-election to find the one that the most people like. Might need to have several of them to narrow down the field. Give them air time to explain their views and ideas and let the people decide who they want.
Report Post »Islesfordian
Posted on May 8, 2011 at 9:50amThey do. It’s called the Primary season.
Report Post »SimpleTruths
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 3:27pmA pre-election? Yeah it’s called the primary…and then you have that convention thing, remember? Is this your first election? or the first election that you’re paying attention?
Report Post »Cryptoportico
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 1:04pmStop it already Rudy… r-e-t-i-r-e
Report Post »crackerone
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 10:27pmHe was pretty good in the football movie!……Rudy-Rudy-Rudy
Report Post »TheGreyPiper
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 12:58pmPlease, Rudy. Rule it out.
Report Post »and to the republic
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 1:51pmexactly, rule it out and talk to your buddy The Donald and talk him out of it, and then talk to Romney and Huckabee and goodness, the list is getting quite long….
Report Post »walkwithme1966
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 4:29pmGive it up Rudy – the Republican is not going to win this time!! Sorry! http://wp.me/pYLB7-X7
Report Post »Robert-CA
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 12:55pmSave your money & I like you .
Report Post »Revere1
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 12:59pmGiuliani doesn’t have a chance. He would be entering a crowded field, and he did so badly last time. http://www.elephantwatcher.com/p/campaign-status.html
Report Post »ISeeDanger.com
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 1:03pmDon’t count him out. At least he speaks his mind. If he is HONEST, then he’ll get numbers. If plays “politician”, he’ll go down in smoke.
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marine249
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 1:06pmI agree I like you Rudy but don’t try it again
pick one like Cain and put your money there.
Report Post »Gas137
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 1:08pmHe could be VP or have an appointed role in the White House.
Report Post »Finch88
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 1:24pmI don’t think he has any chance of getting elected.
http://politicalbowl.com – Political Videos
Report Post »LAM2
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 2:21pmAttorney General Giuliani sounds pretty good to me.
Report Post »Professional Infidel
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 3:18pmYea Ruddy, Your heart ain’t in it, or wait till later to get started like last time, your cool but you lost already.
Report Post »Lucy Larue
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 3:19pmROBERT-CA,
Report Post »I hope he does run. I would vote for him in a heartbeat!
Bee Thomas
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 3:25pmLet’s do it like American Idol and eliminate one Republican candidate every two weeks. We’ll have the field whittled down by fall.
Report Post »avenger
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 4:48pmgive it a rest…your glory days are past….
Report Post »AmericanLass
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 4:51pmI agree, love him for what he did after 6/11, was a great Mayor for NY. But don’t see him as Presidential material.
Report Post »GONESURFING
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 5:14pmForget about it, how about running for mayor of New York.
Report Post »GETLIFE
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 8:12pmI’d rather see him in the debates than Gingrich or Romney….
Report Post »spirited
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 9:40pm@LAM2
“Attorney General Giuliani sounds pretty good to me.”
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>Interesting!
Report Post »tower7femacamp
Posted on May 8, 2011 at 8:21amRat face loser
Report Post »We Are Not Alone
Posted on May 8, 2011 at 8:00pmI think that Rudy ran last time but didn’t put much heart into it …
Sorry Rudy, we love you but you’re time has come and gone…
We need to beat this administration in 2012 and with all the corruption, we’ll all have our hands full
We have to take back the Good Old USA
GOD BLESS THE USA
Report Post »silentwatcher
Posted on May 10, 2011 at 12:27amgo home. quit playing in the sandbox
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