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Giuliani Says While McCain and Romney Bicker, Obvious Choice Is Himself
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ABC News Jan Simmonds reports: Rudy Giuliani dove head first into the argument between John McCain and Mitt Romney this evening, saying that while those two argue over the faults of the other he is the candidate who can bring the best of both worlds.
“I’ve been listening today to some of my opponents attacking each other. Gov. Romney is attacking Sen. McCain as being a ‘Washington insider’, with not enough expertise and understanding in economic matters. And Sen. McCain is attacking Mitt Romney for being a manager, not a leader, and lacking experience in foreign policy and national security,” said Giuliani to a crowd of about 500 in Sarasota, Fla. “The choice is clear, Floridians deserve someone who has been tested and proven in both areas. And that’s me.”
Giuliani went on to point out that he is the only candidate to have experience in economic growth, taxes and having the responsibility for the security of millions of people.
"When Mitt and John were facing the choice of lower taxes or higher taxes, they each chose higher taxes. There is a fundamental difference in how we look at a growth economy," said Giuliani. "I have also had the safety and security of millions of people on my shoulders. I know what it means to carry that responsibility and to face acts of terrorism. So I say to the Republicans in Florida, you should vote for me because I am the candidate, when it comes to tackling the biggest challenges, that has had experience, been tested, and has had results in both areas, you don't have to chose one or the other. If you chose me you can have them both."
Following his speech to the Republican Party of Sarasota County Lincoln Day Dinner, Giuliani did back away slightly from his comments made moments before.
"I'm not buying into their criticisms of each other,” Giuliani noted to reporters. “I'm saying, this is what they're saying about each other. In both of those areas, I have strengths. It seems to me I am the perfect candidate for Florida."
Possibly seeing the rise of John Edwards’ poll numbers in South Carolina, which some analysts believe may be a by-product of the infighting between Democrats Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, Giuliani is now trying to differentiate himself to voters by staying above the fray. In the past though, these direct contrasts by Giuliani have been fleeting and usually not followed up on.
With only three more days till voting begins it will be interesting to see if this is a final push for Giuliani to become part of the political dialogue or rather a one time shot across the bow.
January 26, 2008 in Giuliani, Rudy | Permalink | User Comments (4)
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Rudy's toast. He can't even win New York anymore. Familiarity certainly breeds contempt of this man. But then again, he's got contempt for everybody else, so all's fair. Just look at how he treats the city employees. Horrible. He is a disgrace.
Posted by: ugh! | Jan 26, 2008 10:21:13 AM
When all the liars are done ..the truth will come out...maybe not this year..but truth and justice will prevail..Ron Paul 08..
Posted by: arthall33 | Jan 26, 2008 11:10:38 AM
Go Rudy! Makes sense to me...
Posted by: 1TKV1 | Jan 26, 2008 6:12:13 PM
Politics is dirty; embelishment, stretching of truth, and misspeaks happen but when the dust clears the true value of a man will shine through. This remains true for McCain and Romney regardless of mudd slinging; but as for Giuliani -- there is no shine, there is no polish because there is no virtue!
It has little to do with him marrying his cousin, or his apparent adultery against his second wife while Mayor of NYC (a role model?), nor his non-conservative postitions on abortion and gay marriage; ... but it has every thing to do with his willingness to embrace the immoral, the unethical, and particularly the wicked, through association and deed.
Posted by: Real Conservative | Jan 27, 2008 7:18:19 AM
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