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Photograph of Giuliani, with wife Judi next to him, speaking to supporters in Florida by John Raoux/AP
After early results put John McCain and Mitt Romney in a "too close to call" race, McCain won the Florida primary. Rudy Giuliani, who once led national polls, looks like he'll finish in third place (though Mike Huckabee is a close fourth as of 10PM), which is actually his best finish after the primaries and caucuses in New Hampshire, Iowa, Wyoming, Michigan, Nevada and South Carolina.
Sources had said McCain's senior campaign staff was talking to Giuliani's staff about a possible endorsement and now NBC News confirms that Giuliani will endorse McCain tomorrow in California. During Giuliani's speech, he did not say he was dropping out of the race but he spoke in the past tense.
Photograph of McCain with wife Cindy (second from left) and daughter Megan (far left) celebrating in Miami by Alan Diaz/AP
During McCain's speech, he thanked Rudy and said Giuliani is a hero to him. Then McCain said that next week "we'll have as close to a national primary" as possible and promised to win. Early analysis of the exit polling says that McCain won votes of conservative Republicans, suggesting that there's broader support for him than previously thought. And the main issue on voters' minds? The economy.
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Please Rudy, stay around till Super Tuesday so that you can be humiliated by coming in 3rd or worse in freakin NY!!
Hey Rudy, I give you a hint to one of the many reasons why you lost. Just look to your right!
alright. Election time. You are a democrat. You got Mccain, a liberal republican, or Obama or Hilary. You want to vote for candidate who's white but she's a woman so you can't vote for her, you want to vote for a candidate who's a man but he's black so you can't vote for him. and You aren't gonna vote for McCain, right? so what do you do? u don't vote at all. I see McCain sweeping the red states and then splitting 30-70 the blue states. Republicans win again. The democrats have given us shitty candidates. Black guy and a woman? wtf???? You are only supposed to believe in democratic ideals not really believe them.
alright. Election time. You are a democrat. You got Mccain, a liberal republican, or Obama or Hilary. You want to vote for candidate who's white but she's a woman so you can't vote for her, you want to vote for a candidate who's a man but he's black so you can't vote for him. and You aren't gonna vote for McCain, right? so what do you do? u don't vote at all. I see McCain sweeping the red states and then splitting 30-70 the blue states. Republicans win again. The democrats have given us shitty candidates. Black guy and a woman? wtf???? You are only supposed to believe in democratic ideals not obey them.
I can hear all the guineas now..."Giuliani for President...Eeeoohhh!!!! Phughitaboutit!!!!"
Mccain/Giuliani 2008!!
Backdoor Style, Babyyyy!!
BuddabingbuddaBOOOMMMMMMM!!!!
Was Willie Randolph Rudy's campaign manager?
[This of course is the Willie Randolph of September 2007]...
The idea of President Bloomberg is looking ever more attractive now even if it would mean Mayor Betsy Gotbaum. Hell, even President Marty Markowitz would be better than any of the phonies, hacks, and nutters running.
Clinton/Bloomberg 2008
Clinton/Bloomberg 2008
The ironic thing is that some pundits are saying Rudy was losing support because the more the people know him personally, the more they DISLIKED him. His popularity around the country a year ago was entirely due to the aura of "America's Mayor" the Republican machine built up after 9/11. He could have won FL if he didn't campaign in the state at all!
Would Rudy have won with the combover?
Hey blablanyc:
The constitution doesn't allow the President and Vice-President from the same state.
I never realized that McCain is banging a hot wife (albeit with a lot of viagra and someone pushing). His daughter is hot too, he gets my VOTE!
Lame McCain
I had respect for McCain in 2004 when he was talking down all the right-wing religious zealots and criticizing Dubya for being a liar. But the last couple of years he sounds like Bush II.
Bush reached out to the poor, working masses and middle classes... and grabbed everything they have for his war-contractor buddies.
McCain is after change... every little bit of change you have left. Permanent tax cuts for the rich (which obviously haven't worked) and 100 years in Iraq. Does anybody feel a draft?
Bush reached out to the poor, working masses and middle classes... and grabbed everything they have for his war-contractor buddies.
McCain is after change... every little bit of change you have left. Permanent tax cuts for the rich (which obviously haven't worked) and 100 years in Iraq. Does anybody feel a draft?
Thats is true, johniebk. If I were to invent a story to pick up women it would involve being a combat pilot, POW, and Senator. And that is one of his three daughters, he also has four sons.
BLINDED BY SUNSHINE
So what did Giuliani expect--
To set his candidacy afire?
When you go to Florida,
It's to retire or expire.
"The constitution doesn't allow the President and Vice-President from the same state."??
Huh? What amendment is that?
Sad to see him go. He was such an easy target.
Huh? What amendment is that?
The 12th. Look it up. It's why Cheney switched his legal residency from Texas back to Wyoming in 2000.
I quote the great Debbie Harry:
Don't go prefab
'Cause you've been had;
Don't go 'way sad,
Don't go 'way mad,
Just go away.
Go away.
The "not from same state" provision started in Article II, and was continued in the 12th Amendment, so it's always been around.
But these days it's a joke because many states have such a low bar to establishing residency, and the courts defer to the state determinations.
What JRod5417 said. I feel like he slipped out the back door before he really got burned by the scrutiny.
The hits just keep on coming:
Ed Koch, this morning: "The beast is dead."
I thought Florida was Giuliani country?
guess not. I say FLA should have paper ballots,
make voters write in their candidate's name.
For immediate release
Thank you all for helping me realize how ridiculous of a campaign I've run. The critics have labeled my campaign as unconventional, but somewhat plausible given the fluidity of the race. I am happy to prove them wrong. It is just downright idiotic to think that we can defy common sense and come up with a half-baked plan of our own. The precipitous drop from party poll leader to laughingstock has no political precedent. I would normally take credit for this, but realized that I could not have orchestrated this disaster alone. I cannot possibly thank each and every one of you, but I owe special thanks to:
My campaign - for being spineless yes-men, and agreeing to each and every one of my hairbrained ideas. It goes to show that hiring highly paid consultants that sap crucial campaign funding is a surefire way to fail. I thank you.
My donors - for your expendable contributions, and your belief that I would return the political favor should I get elected. You really did not support a campaign that ran on the fear and retrospect of the past. It never mattered as long as we made money, and protected our interests.
The media and press - liberal or not, you deserve much credit in bringing forth a steady slew of negative reports, reminding everyone of my lesser known facts. I knew that pissing you off in the past would pay dividends in my eventual failure run for higher office.
My family - Though I'm not quite sure how this would be defined, being alienated affords me more time to concentrate on more important things. I guess. I really don't know.
New York City - we've been through good times and bad times. But mostly good times, because it was a mess when I got it, and I singlehandedly banished the homeless and squeegee people.
Bernard Kerik - My esteemed driver and then Corrections Department head. I can't thank you enough for your role in deep sixing my assinine campaign.
Ed Norris - Much lesser known than Kerik, former NYPD and Baltimore police chief and radio personality, your support and unique character has been an asset to my campaign.
NYPD Mayoral Detail - for keeping us company on all our trips to.....well, thanks.
Jim Riches & Co.- for renting a giant inflatable rat, and following me around Florida. You are a man of admirable fortitude. That giant rat must be heavy.
Florida Governor Crist - who saw the light, and realized it makes sense to stand behind someone who had an actual chance of winning.
Former Rep. Chairman Mel Martinez - for thwarting my efforts of pandering to the large Cuban-American community, of which I have no concern for except their votes.
Jon Voight - for your support, when others saw prudent to keep their distance. Thanks Jon. I saw Midnight Cowboy once.
My private sector associates - (Giuliani Partners, Bracewell Giuliani...ad nauseus) I thank you for buying into and selling my schtick, and acting as willful accomplices.
My controversial clients - for believing that vast amounts of money and a self-described high-powered personality will sometimes help you achieve your goals. Thank you.
Last, and certainly not least, all of my supporters - for insisting that my controversial record of cleaning up NYC is accurate, and supercedes any allegations of bad judgement and conflicts of interests. You try your best to spin the image that I am not a shameless, vindictive, petty dictator, when in fact, I am.
Without your support, this failure of a presidential campaign, and my private sector smoke and mirrors act would not have been possible. To you, I owe my greatest gratitude.
Thank God.
I have spent the past 6 years telling anyone outside of the tristate area who would listen what a monster and tyrant he is. People really were fall ing for that "America's Mayor" crap!
Im so happy that he went out on the campaign trail and showed them exactly what I was talking about.
Beravo, lrlb - you got my nomination for Comment of the Year! ROFLMAO
You did forget to mention Ms Nathan, whose presence at all those rallies only reminded everyone what a scoundrel and dirtbag he is....
lrlb- Your comment is pure gold.
Thanks for noticing the Judi omission. If you have also noticed, there is not a single mention of 9/11.
I'm not sure if the real Rudy could complete such a long ramble without a reference to either.