THE 'OTHER' CANDIDATES
ELECTION '08From the DNC, an overview of what they would like for you to know about the GOP candidates.
I'll make this a series.
RUDY GIULIANI: GETTING TO KNOW THE RUDY YOU DON’T
Rudy’s Real Record as NYC Mayor: Giuliani is spinning his record as Mayor of New York City asa cornerstone of his campaign. But about all we hear about is 9/11 and some vague claims about taxes.
A closer look at those eight years is in order. His ratings were tanking prior to 9-11; contrary to his
claims, he actually raised taxes increased the city payroll, and left with a budget deficit. Giuliani has
yet to demonstrate that his record and temperament as New York City mayor translate as a
qualification for the presidency.
What’s Behind the 9-11 Record? 9/11 is the keystone of Giuliani’s campaign. He wants us tobelieve that a Democratic president will lead to more attacks, and that his leadership was exceptional.
But little is said about his performance on terrorism before and after 9-11. The truth about his record is
a little more complicated.
Rudy’s Moneymaking Career After He Left Office: Giuliani has become a multi-millionaire sellinghis reputation, influence and name. He’s worked to advance the interests of the prescription drug
companies, nuclear power plants and his firm even lobbied for Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.
How does a businessman who got rich off clients opposed to the interests and safety of middle class
Americans convince them he can fight for their interests as president?
Rudy’s Gang: Who Are His Friends and Business Associates? Bernie Kerik was one of Rudy’sclosest associates during and after his Mayoral career. He even urged President Bush to appoint him to
be Homeland Security Secretary. Now Kerik is under federal investigation. Kerik is just the tip of the
iceberg of characters that will surface during Giuliani’s campaign.
I like a sense of humor.
Good thing he's a bazillionaire 'cause he ain't winning no beauty contests.
I don't think Rudy has a chance in hell of being successful - Mitt is the one who worries me!
Ya' know I have to believe some pretty incredible stuff to be a christian, but Mormon?
Gotta draw the line somewhere!
HA!
http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/05/08/thompson.go...
Other than looking/sounding the part and having a coule of high-profile cases land in his lap:
Thompson's voice has become immortalized in recordings of the Watergate proceedings, with him asking the key question, "Mr. Butterfield, are you aware of the installation of any listening devices in the Oval Office of the President?"[6]
In 1977, Thompson took on a Tennessee Parole Board case that ultimately toppled Tennessee Governor Ray Blanton from power on charges of selling pardons.
And being a lackluster two-term (defeated) Senator, what in the world makes him a presidential candidate? I think rm said he wanted a Thompson run. Maybe he could answer my questions best and share what he sees in this man that would make him a good candidate for POTUS.
I think it would be a great improvement to have someone who was capable of speaking our country's language and sounding like a leader, but I also think other experience and qualifications would be needed.
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