August 7, 2007
Posted: 10:49 AM ET

Watch CNN's Mary Snow report on Caroline Giuliani's support of Sen. Barack Obama.

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani may not be able to count on support from his own daughter, Slate.com reported Monday.

On his daughter Caroline's Facebook profile, the self-described liberal was a part of a group that supports Illinois Sen. Barack Obama's presidential bid. After Slate.com emailed her about it, she immediately left the group, the web site reported.

But a spokeswoman for Caroline said her action didn't mean that she is supporting Obama, or any other candidate in particular. "Before the presidential campaign got underway, Caroline added herself to a list on Facebook as an expression of interest in certain principles," Joannie C. Danielides said in a statement. "It was not intended as an indication of support in a presidential campaign and she has removed it. Caroline is not commenting on the 2008 election."

While many of the other candidates' entire families have been visible on the campaign trail, Giuliani's children have yet to make an appearance. His son, Andrew, said he will not help the campaign because he wants to concentrate on becoming a professional golfer, The New York Times reported in March.

Since his very public divorce from his second wife and his marriage to Judith Nathan, Giuliani's relationship with his children has been strained. Giuliani stopped going to his children's events, missing Andrew's high school graduation and Caroline's plays, the Times also reported.

Giuliani talked about his daughter at a campaign stop in Clear Lake, Iowa on Monday.

"My daughter I love very much," Giuliani said. "I have great respect for her, and I’m really proud of her. And I don’t comment on children because I want to give them the maximum degree of privacy. I think children in situations like this deserve to have the maximum degree of privacy. And the best way to preserve that is, except to point out that you love them and care about them and you’re very, very proud of them, just don’t comment about it."

UPDATE: Andrew Giuliani tells ABC News he supports his father's presidential bid and thinks he would be a "great president."

On his sister's support of Obama, Andrew Giuliani said "I love my sister very much and I respect her opinions. "One of the great things about our parents is they've always encouraged us to see the world for ourselves."

–CNN Associate Producer Lauren Kornreich

Related: "Obama girl" and "Giuliani girl" duke it out

 

Filed under: Barack Obama • Rudy Giuliani


T Henson   August 9th, 2007 3:34 pm ET

Dispicable! What a traitorous wench, to support Obama while her own father runs for president. This is a prime example of America's loss of family values. I don't care if she is a member of the GREENBACK party, when a member of your family makes a play, you back it up! And to African American voters I say this, just because Obama is black doesn't mean he is going to give a damn about you when he gets in office.

Jim, Alna, ME   August 8th, 2007 5:02 pm ET

Not by Slate – facebook is a major source for them. Usually they say "unnamed social networking website", though.

Jon, Sacramento ~ Ca   August 8th, 2007 12:24 pm ET

Carol – New Paltz, NY

You wrote,
"however, his actions certainly did NOT rise to the level of impeachable offenses (pretty laughable when you think of the criminal acts going on right now in this administration)."

Can you please tell us which law the President has specifically broken, when he was charged with the crime(s), and what court this action is being taken?

Then you wrote,
" and try to ram your supposed morals down everyone’s throats (and try to legislate things that have no business being legislated like the morning-after pill and birth control) you can be damned sure that we will point out the hypocrisy"

Are you really THAT clueless?? Rudy is the ONE candidate that doesn't ram his "moral issues" down everyone's throat. Rudy is the ONE republican that is Pro-Choice and Pro gay marriage. Rudy probably won't win the nomination because he's too liberal!

But hey… he calls himself a Republican so he MUST be a "hypocrite", right?

Touley, Lowell MA   August 8th, 2007 4:29 am ET

enko, fords, NJ

I don't call it flip flop. I call it "learning experience". For example. Today is good, but tomorrow is gonna be better.

Brian, Durham, NC   August 7th, 2007 8:17 pm ET

So it's "news" that a 17 year old product of a broken home (which is now the majority of American families) doesn't like her father's politics?

This is as bad as calling 911 to report underage drinking in your own bar. (Get it?)

I absolutely love the attacks in Rudy's infidelity.

Just goes to show you that cheating, lying under oath, and war is perfectly acceptable behavior… if you're a Democrat.

Bob Lansing, Michigan   August 7th, 2007 7:03 pm ET

This is probably all a publicity stunt to gain Rudy a little media attention. I think the guy is a complete fake. He claimed during the debate on CNN that he was a "Survivor" of 9-11. That moron was in his office during the attacks – he came out afterwards to do the showmanship BS. I didn't see him covered in dust and debris with 3rd degree burns on him. He's no survivor, he's just another blow hard politician and a totallitarian at that.

Carol, New Paltz, New York   August 7th, 2007 6:42 pm ET

To Jon in Sacramento – I think you have the blinders on, Jon. Believe it or not, we Democrats were not happy with Bill Clinton's peccadillos – however, his actions certainly did NOT rise to the level of impeachable offenses (pretty laughable when you think of the criminal acts going on right now in this administration). We are also aware of the frailty of human beings – we all make mistakes, and divorce does not make you a bad person. However, as Mike said, when you run on a platform of Family Values and try to ram your supposed morals down everyone's throats (and try to legislate things that have no business being legislated like the morning-after pill and birth control) you can be damned sure that we will point out the hypocrisy. And the way he handled his divorce from Donna Hanover was just disgusting and cowardly. Giuliani is a morally corrupt opportunist who was NOT loved in NYC while he was mayor and who, as one reporter commented, would be far worse than Bush if elected President.

Anonymous, CA   August 7th, 2007 6:25 pm ET

I personally know both of Mr. Giuliani and Ms. Hanover's children and can tell you that they are both very kind, intelligent human beings that are trying to lead the most normal lives possible despite the very public situations that they have been through because of their parents. Please do not insult them when you can only base your opinions of them on what you see or hear from the media.

Try to leave Mr. Giuliani's children out of this election. They have very little to do with him in or out of the political spotlight and only stand to be further negatively affected by upcoming events.

Thank you.

Mary, Mountain View, CA   August 7th, 2007 5:45 pm ET

College Student in PA,

Actually it's pretty easy to reject an invite into a group. All you have to do is click the "Reject" button. I'd imagine a lot of students get friend and group invites. Most students aren't that desperate to accept every invite that comes their way (I reject most stuff). Guiliani's daughter probably didn't think that anyone in the media would be looking at her Facebook when joined an Obama support group. A lot of students don't realize that.

Jon, Sacramento ~ Ca   August 7th, 2007 5:13 pm ET

Mike ~ Staatsburg, NY

I never suggested Rudy has never made any mistakes. Rather I asked you to point out where he attacked other candidates on their marriage. The guy's been divorced – twice. BFD.

Again, the irony here is you will support a candidate whose spouse was sued for sexual harrassment (paid the accuser $750,000 – lost his law license), accused of sexual harrassment by Kathleen Willey (democratic constituent), accused of Rape by Juanita Broddrick, and lied under oath to a grand jury (AND THAT'S THE SHORT LIST OF ACCUSERS).

Your reply is… but Guiliani has been divorced twice!

LMAO. Uh huh – you just keep those moral blinders bolted in place, Mikey. I'm sure Hillary has the highest negative ratings because of "the vast right wing conspiracy". But hey good news – when the bank starts to foreclose on your house, Hillary will save you!

Kathe Oakland CA   August 7th, 2007 5:12 pm ET

I don't know. How do you become so busy and important that you don't go to your child's graduation. No matter what, your child should come first whether they are 9 mos old or 60 years old. Giuliani, a man who does not respect his own children's needs and he is predicting who will be ticket for President and he is best shot at beating Clinton??? Oh NO, weak, weak, weak.

Mike, Staatsburg, NY   August 7th, 2007 4:32 pm ET

Jon ~ Sacramento, CA

"I see… you’re more upset because a conservative candidate DIVORCED their former spouse rather than cheating with dozens of women???"

Strrrrrrrrrrrike 2!

Not only did Giuliani have an open, very public affair with Judith Nathan – now the THIRD Mrs. Giuliani – but he had another affair while married to his second wife, whom, by the way, he cheated on his FIRST wife with.

That might be strike 2 and strike 3 for you, all in one post! LOL

Not only that, but he had the class and decency to announce his separation from Ms. Hanover at a press conference… before even telling her!

So, you want to talk about "family values?" Yay? Nay?

I didn't think so.

Philip, Carbodnale KS   August 7th, 2007 3:19 pm ET

JV in Bostan MA.

We need to find Jesus? I didn't realize he was hiding.

todd greenwell, san diego, ca   August 7th, 2007 2:33 pm ET

i so very much don't care.

enko, fords, NJ   August 7th, 2007 2:31 pm ET

Touley, Lowell MA –

No candidate can top FlIP FLOP Romney on Hypociry – touche!!

Dan, Tx   August 7th, 2007 2:11 pm ET

Giuliani and Clinton are pretty similar on the social issues. They both have things to hide, but at least the election won't be about gays, gun laws or abortion, because they agree on those issues.

Touley, Lowell MA   August 7th, 2007 1:23 pm ET

No candidates can top Mitt Romney for family values.

Jon, Sacramento ~ Ca   August 7th, 2007 1:19 pm ET

Mike ~ Staatsburg, NY

"How many women Bill has slept with is Hillary’s problem, not mine, and note that it’s not the Democrats trying to make government so small it fits in your bedroom."

I see… you're more upset because a conservative candidate DIVORCED their former spouse rather than cheating with dozens of women??? A divorce somehow invites your charge of hypocrisy but repeated infidelity "is none of your business".

And you can't see how ridiculous you sound?

You might want to call a striiike on my argument – but you're not even in the game!

Bethesda, MD   August 7th, 2007 12:42 pm ET

CNN has hit rock bottom. It is widely known that CNN is no longer a standard for good-quality, objective journalism, and this article proves it. I'm proud to say I'll be going to BBC for my news from now on.

Mike, Staatsburg, NY   August 7th, 2007 12:35 pm ET

Jon ~ Sacramento, CA

"You resemble an oddly cynical slice of society. Because conservative candidates support “traditional family values” doesn’t mean THEY are perfect. And yes many get divorces! GASP."

Strrrrrrrrrrrrike 1!

Next time Bill or Hillary run for office ON A FOUNDATION of so-called "traditional family values," knock yourself out in calling them hypocrites. Unfortunately for you, it's the bible thumpers on the other side with 3 ex-wives a piece, kids getting nailed for illegal posession of prescription drugs, drunk driving, winding up in rehab, etc.

When you RUN ON family values, the least you can do is have your own family in order.

P.S. Bill and Hillary have been married, what, 35 years? Have an educated, from all indications balanced and decent child? How many women Bill has slept with is Hillary's problem, not mine, and note that it's not the Democrats trying to make government so small it fits in your bedroom.

Try again.

Greg, Phoenix, AZ   August 7th, 2007 12:03 pm ET

God, our media has hit bottom and is drilling right through.

Hear that Anderson Cooper will be doing a story about how Chelsea Clinton has refused to shop at her parents' favorite deli and the Democratic strategists our doing everything they can to prevent it from becoming too big of a story.

GREAT job, guys, keep up the good work!

Afroz, Northern California   August 7th, 2007 11:55 am ET

Its quiet sad that we've come to a time when fathers try to mend their relationships with their offspring just to look good in the eyes of the public. It seems as though his kids are being deprived of the basic right of freedom to speak and think what they believe, and in turn they are being forced to show alliance to a man who seems to have little to do with their lives when the public isn’t watching.

Jon, Sacramento ~ Ca   August 7th, 2007 11:51 am ET

Mike ~ Staatsburg, NY

writes, "Gotta love those Republican family values! How many wives do these yutzes have between them, 22 for the 7 Republican candidates? Their own families hate their guts.

Anything for power."

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You resemble an oddly cynical slice of society. Because conservative candidates support "traditional family values" doesn't mean THEY are perfect. And yes many get divorces! GASP.

EVERY party (dem, repub, green, etc) has elements of hypocrisy – so why when the shouting and finger-pointing when a republican has been divorced? I don't recall Rudy thumping the Bible on anyone or blasting other candidates on the marital issues.

The hypocrite in this whole situation actually is the person who rips Rudy but warmly accepts Hillary and Bill (who has had more women accuse him of sexual harrassment than the total number of spouses/ former spouses of the entire Republican field!)

You're analysis is correct – The Clintons – anything for power.

Sarah, Kansas City, MO   August 7th, 2007 11:34 am ET

Anyone who supports Guilliani would probably support a dictator. We have just been through 7 years of very divisive government. Enough already! Guilliani is extremely divisive. It may have helped straightened out NYC but he stepped on a lot of toes to do it. He made sure that he got the credit. When his time was up, he used 9/11 to become a millionaire. Now he uses 9/11 to strike terror so that people will vote for him.

Thanks, but no thanks we have had enough cowboys with false bravado, we need a brain with diplomatic skills this time.

As for his children, they are adults and can support whomever they want. But the relationship that he has with them is an important indicator of how he will deal with countries and other leaders. As for his wife, how about the tiara she has been photographed wearing? Is she rehearsing to be queen?

Stephanie N   August 7th, 2007 11:27 am ET

I feel bad for her. The media is out for the most minor slip from any of the candidates or their families. This is blow out of proportion.

JV, Boston, MA   August 7th, 2007 11:27 am ET

You liberals are ruthless…have some class. Personal rips into Rudy are really uncalled for. You need to find Jesus. I mean some of you should really be ashamed of yourselves. I notice you are still big Clinton fans. But that was ok…made him easier to relate to…his infidelity…while in the White House…remember…made big news…lots of people upset…some people defended his privacy because it had nothing to do with his politics…several woman came forward…his wife is running for president…yes, your right…Rudy is the devil. Nice Logic.

Ben, Ruston, La.   August 7th, 2007 11:25 am ET

Right on JCM;we need Ross Perot or someone like him in the race. Then maybe the news media would have some real substance (candidates talking about the real issues) to report on. I
glad to hear Rudy loves his kids, but that will not get my vote for him

Linda - Albany, NY   August 7th, 2007 11:25 am ET

Tsk, tsk, CNN – very tacky. Keep the kids out of it.

Mike, Staatsburg, NY   August 7th, 2007 11:22 am ET

Gotta love those Republican family values! How many wives do these yutzes have between them, 22 for the 7 Republican candidates? Their own families hate their guts.

Anything for power.

Pat Putignano, NY, NY   August 7th, 2007 11:20 am ET

For those complaining it's no surprise Liberal CNN is reporting this, to you I say, too bad! It's news, and you won't find it on FOX because that station is operated by Guiliani's cohorts.

As for anyone supporting this guy, you need a lesson in NYC politics dating 1993 to 2001, when he was one of the most divisive and mean-spirited mayors in recent time. Haven't we had enough of that with Bush II? The only Guiliani non-NYC residents know is the 9-11 photo-op mayor who didn't do anything other than make pretty speaches to calm the populace. Did you know that after the 1993 WTC bombing, he built the NYC Office of Emergency Management in, you guessed it, the WTC on the 60something floor? How stupid! Did you know that he left NYC with a defecit? Did you know he's a micro-manager who doesn't know the definition of compromise? Did you know he's one of the biggest flip-flopper on social issues in order to gain Red-state support? Wake up! It's no surprise that his daugther won't support him, despite the acrimony left by her parent's bitter divorce.

rebelw/acause   August 7th, 2007 10:18 am ET

Come on CNN.. You got to do better than this topic if you want decent interaction in this phere.

Melisa, Springfield, Illinois   August 7th, 2007 9:47 am ET

"Maximum degree of privacy", Really Guiliani, like to the degree where you don't attend your childs graduation?
Whoa and whoa. Absurd.

Tricia M Charlottetown PEI   August 7th, 2007 9:20 am ET

Did you all miss this paragraph?

But a spokeswoman for Caroline said "her action didn’t mean that she is supporting Obama, or any other candidate in particular. “Before the presidential campaign got underway, Caroline added herself to a list on Facebook as an expression of interest in certain principles,” Joannie C. Danielides said in a statement. “It was not intended as an indication of support in a presidential campaign and she has removed it. Caroline is not commenting on the 2008 election.”

However, it is world news that Giuliani has an estranged relationship with his children. I certainly could understand how his children might have issues with their father.

Giuliani should not even approach a subject relating to adoption or children in any context given his track record as a father. His son publicy stated he was too busy with his golf to endorse Giuliani's Campaign in any manner.

JCM Raleigh, NC   August 7th, 2007 9:10 am ET

Where's ROSS PEROT when you need him?

Chris, Middletown, CT   August 7th, 2007 8:45 am ET

Just like most all liberals – they either came from lots of money and they are guilty for not having to work a day in their life…or they are looking for the lifetime entitlement programs sponsored by the Democrats – either way – they are not what this country needs…cut off any trust fund – and make her work for a living…see if she doesn't start thinking for herself – I believe Democrats are missing the common sense DNA strand – fyi – Republicans don't eat babies – Hillary made that up!!!

Kari, New York City, New York   August 7th, 2007 8:24 am ET

I think the fact that Rudy doesn't "comment on (his) children" speaks for itself. His children neither comment on nor support him — in his presidential campaign or personally. I'm New Yorker and a Republican, who once was a staunch supporter of Giuliani. "Once" was before we started looking closely at Rudy Giuliani the man, the husband and the father. While he might get high marks as "America's mayor", on a personal level he doesn't seem to be a particularly nice guy — at all. This will catch up with him as the campaign progresses.

Rachael, New York, NY   August 7th, 2007 8:11 am ET

I'm really disappointed in CNN – I don't support Giuliani politically but this morning you put the girl who publicized this trivial finding on air. It was clear that the girl (Caldwell) was simply enjoying the opportunity to be on TV and her recount of her "deathdefying discovery of …Caroline Giuliani's undercover facebook profile" was just unnecessary. Clearly, Caldwell is just and aggressive girl looking for someone to hurt. I hope Caroline Giuliani realizes that any intelligent human would see that in reality, the publication of this story is just embarrassing for Caldwell – and CNN, I'm disappointed, I gave you more credit for worthy news that this.

George, Los Angeles, CA   August 7th, 2007 7:18 am ET

Way to be a bunch of journalistic cowards who are so desperate for a headline you are willing to invalidate true substance. I used to be a staunch supporter, but the older I get the more I realize how each side is driven by stockholder value. I don't know at which point a fetus becomes a human life, but do you know at which point you lose your integrity?

George, Los Angeles, CA   August 7th, 2007 7:12 am ET

Thanks for this juicy lead CNN.

Bubba, Racine, Ohio   August 7th, 2007 4:01 am ET

Please, how is the video of attractive women on youtube "related" to this story, again?

DD, Dyersburg, Tenn   August 7th, 2007 3:06 am ET

I love people who blame the children for the rancid enviroment there parents created.
Corinthians 13:4-7: "Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance."
Does that sound like any Republican's you have met lately???

jack, LA/NYC   August 7th, 2007 2:52 am ET

What is the world coming to? Is this all the news? Can someone please write something meaningful, like about how our country's infra-structure is falling apart because we've become the oposite of isolationists? To be a leader one must have a foundation, and this country has let its government forget that…

Charles, MA   August 7th, 2007 2:21 am ET

If Ghouliani cannot bother to support his own children, what makes anyone think he would support ours?

A vote for Ghouliani is a vote for a divided nation, adultery, and negligence. This is news because it shows just how unlikable the man is.

To James from Phoenix: Considering how Ron Jr. was right to criticize the oppressive nature of the Reagan regime (that we are still under), maybe it is poignant to hear how Ghouliani's kid feels the same way, no? Yes.

College Student, Philadelphia, PA   August 7th, 2007 1:20 am ET

If these people actually used Facebook then they would know that this means nothing. I and many other college students get invitations to join groups from friends/others. Most people don't turn down requests to be nice(or they get so many they just say yes to all to make it easy). Its just a mistake on her part.

CMS, CA   August 7th, 2007 1:09 am ET

Who cares what a 17 yr old rich kid wants?

Lets unite for a middle of the road, credible 3rd party that cares about what we all want and not what the dims/reps want to divide us with. Unite America!

L, LA, CA   August 7th, 2007 12:29 am ET

I rejoice at Obama because I feel like he could bring the fractured nation and the fractured world together in some very important ways.

To me, Obama is a visionary leader. He has far more experience in the real world than Clinton or any of the other candidates. Everything I hear and read about him furthers this.

He was a civil rights attorney, he worked to rise people above their stations in the real world, not the ivory towers of Washington. To me, Washington experience is the most gross, unimportant kind.

Barry Obama is the kind of leader that comes along once a generation if we’re lucky, and I thank our lucky stars he decided to run.

I’ve just read “the Audacity of Hope” and it was so stirring, so clear, so clearly written not by a ghost writer but in the voice of the man himself. Now I'm starting on "Dreams of My Father", which so far has also been so pure and telling that I can't put it down.

Make no mistake people, Barry Obama is the real deal, he’s the sort of fighter that we need oh so desperately in the single most important election of our lives.

I would go door to door for this candidate, I would believe he would look at any issue either foriegn or domestic with clear eyes and make decisions that were both humane and smart for our country and the world.

The other candidates all strike me as fodder for lobbists, career politicians.

I remember how moved I was when I heard Obama's speech during Kerry’s convention. They were words I'd been hoping to hear for years.

I thought he should run then. When he announced he'd run I was driving, it was on the radio. I was so relieved, so inspired that he was running I literally had to pull over and I spent a few minutes there collecting myself, trying not to cry, because for my daughter's sake, I realize the importance of an inspiring leader at this time. I am scared of so many possible futures, but a future with Barrack Obama as president doesn't scare me, it provokes and inspires me, to action.

TOM, ME   August 6th, 2007 11:28 pm ET

HOW DARE CAROLINE TRY TO SCREW UP HER FATHER'S CAMPAIGN! RUDY WILL STILL BE OUR NEXT PRESIDENT JUST THE SAME! THE RED STATES WILL PREVAIL! WE KNOW WHATS BEST FOR THE COUNTRY! CAROLINE WILL BE IGNORED COMPLETELY! GO RUDY GO!

FREE MICHAEL VICK!

Derrick, Chicago IL   August 6th, 2007 11:22 pm ET

I love all these hypocritical Republicans running on "family values" who are on their 3rd wife and don't even attend their child's high school graduation. Who doesn't attend such an important FAMILY event?

Why don't all these politicians just leave the phrase "family values" alone? Oh yeah – then they couldn't demonize my family just because it is comprised of a same-sex couple.

James, Newport, KY   August 6th, 2007 11:07 pm ET

When more conservative Republicans learn more about the character and values of Rudy, they will run away screaming! This guy, like McCain, is a sinking ship. If your own kids won't support you, that says something.

meister, scottdale az   August 6th, 2007 10:04 pm ET

Guiliani cares about money not people, not even his own family. He is a desperate selfish old man indeed.

Lance, Los Angeles, CA   August 6th, 2007 8:49 pm ET

I rejoice at Obama because I feel like he could bring the fractured nation and the fractured world together in some very important ways.

To me, Obama is a visionary leader. He has far more experience in the real world than Clinton or any of the other candidates. Everything I hear and read about him furthers this.

He was a civil rights attorney, he worked to rise people above their stations in the real world, not the ivory towers of Washington. To me, Washington experience is the most gross, unimportant kind.

Barry Obama is the kind of leader that comes along once a generation if we’re lucky, and I thank our lucky stars he decided to run.

I’ve just read “the Audacity of Hope” and it was so stirring, so clear, so clearly written not by a ghost writer but in the voice of the man himself. Now I'm starting on "Dreams of My Father", which so far has also been so pure and telling that I can't put it down.

Make no mistake people of Iowa, Barry Obama is the real deal, he’s the sort of fighter that we need oh so desperately in the single most important election of our lives.

I would go door to door for this candidate, I would believe he would look at any issue either foriegn or domestic with clear eyes and make decisions that were both humane and smart for our country and the world.

The other candidates all strike me as fodder for lobbists, career politicians.

I remember how moved I was when I heard Obama's speech during Kerry’s convention. They were words I'd been hoping to hear for years.

I thought he should run then. When he announced he'd run I was driving, it was on the radio. I was so relieved, so inspired that he was running I literally had to pull over and I spent a few minutes there collecting myself, trying not to cry, because for my daughter's sake, I realize the importance of an inspiring leader at this time. I am scared of so many possible futures, but a future with Barrack Obama as president doesn't scare me, it provokes and inspires me, to action.

He is indeed a uniter, someone who can bring this sadly divided dis un ion back into union again.

Absolutely no doubt, people will put paintings and photos on their walls of this man in the same way they do JFK or MLK.

Mark my words, Iowa, America and the world will prosper under President Obama. To see that happen I’d gladly travel anywhere else I needed to go to ensure he gets a fair shot.

That’s all the man needs, is one good fair shot. Given his due he’ll do us right. Do the research. Listen. Don’t be a lemming. Read about him, read his own words. For crying out loud get a copy of "Audacity of Hope" from the library. His words aren’t sound bites, they’re living, breathing, human thoughts full of compassion and common sense, stength and integrity.

Really look at this candidate.

Do your kids and their kids the biggest favor of our lives.

Kyu Reisch, Radcliff, Kentucky   August 6th, 2007 8:45 pm ET

I think Rudy is the loser, no son, no daughter and no family's support. Support means family combination, love and caring, he doesn't have any of above, he is certainly not our leader. Society, government and Country is founded by the family, Rudy failed to lead his own family, there's no way to lead Americans and our Country.

Howard Finkelstein, Ocean City, CA   August 6th, 2007 7:29 pm ET

It says alot about Guiliani if his own daughter, his own flesh and blood won't support him.

florida   August 6th, 2007 7:25 pm ET

I will never vote for a divorce man or woman, and one who treated his wife and children like Rudy Giuliani, did'nt for 911 he would be a has been..

Greg, Phoenix, AZ   August 6th, 2007 7:08 pm ET

Makes me want to vote for Rudy even more!

Barak Obama 4 Pres., CU, OR   August 6th, 2007 6:58 pm ET

Gotta love Republican censorship. I'm sure they made her take it down because they make Rudy like an idiot that he can't carry the vote of his own daughter. She supports Obama, like many others, let her say out loud.

suzy st. charle mo   August 6th, 2007 6:20 pm ET

There are good divorces and bad ones.If it had been good, he wouldn't have had to miss his sons graduation and I'm sure he'd have his kids support. The choice for a good or bad divorce was in rudy's hands all along, and he chose poorly. He'll have to deal with the consequence for some time.

Eric, Denver, CO   August 6th, 2007 6:14 pm ET

so..
1) the slate story was legit, and
2) the Rudy camp is spinning this

bad news for America's mayor.

Lyons Steve   August 6th, 2007 5:33 pm ET

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CNN…. who really cares!! Why don’t you people get a life & report some real news!
***/

Oh, this is really news – and it's scaring you to death.

Guilliani, like most Repub candidates for president, is ANOTHER hypocrite who will run on "family values," except ol' Rudy has none.

Not news? You keep telling yourself that. The son and daughter both think he's a bad father.

Geoff Matthews, Miami, FL   August 6th, 2007 5:32 pm ET

I am voting for a democrat. But, that does not mean I want to read stories like this – intended to discredit a candidate – based upon something completely inane; Guliani's daughter's Facebook page/group affiliation being used to draw out inconsistencies to her father's campaign, then used to rehash old tripe about Guliani's relationship with his children. Way to show your true colors CNN! This should be posted to maintain the legitimacy of the comment section.

VanReuter NY NY   August 6th, 2007 5:31 pm ET

Dear Lynne;

Like your hero, you have no shame bashing Rudy's ex and 17 year old child, you fit right in with the man himself. To know him is to shun him as the uniformed services and most New Yorkers do.

Van

Al, Rockville, Maryland   August 6th, 2007 5:29 pm ET

I admire Caroline for being courageous enough to disagree with her father as compared to Cheneys gay daughter whos afraid to disagree with her anti-gay father.

Scott Austin, TX   August 6th, 2007 5:26 pm ET

As if I needed ANOTHER reason why I neither like nor will ever vote for Giuliani. Thanks CNN!

CJ - New York, NY   August 6th, 2007 5:25 pm ET

So what have we learned from this article… 1. A father and siblings relationship is not perfect. 2. The daughter might have different political views then her father. 3. Slate.com spends time on Facebook looking for stories to put along side other headlines as "Why Does Popeye Love Spinach So Much?" and "YouTube's Goofy But Brilliant Wine Guy" 4. We now need the help of candidates children to determine what we think about how someone can run a country…

… who doesn't have a different opinion/belief than their parents?! I think it is a law of nature for heavens sake!

John Thomas, Edina, MN   August 6th, 2007 5:16 pm ET

And would you look at that, the sheep are ever-so steadfast in their unwaivering support for Giuliani–such Patriots, I tell ya!

If Giuliani show this much disrespect, hatred and disregard for his own family, I can't even imagine how much he will neglect the rest of America. It's truly disgusting.

But you keep up that support, Giuliani-supporters! Go 9/11!

Rob, Gainesville, FL   August 6th, 2007 5:14 pm ET

To John Thomas of Edina, MN: "phony, con-man, and liar…"? Hey, enough bashing former President Clinton already! Oh wait, I forgot. Democrats were never willing to admit the former President was those things.

Ben, Concord NH   August 6th, 2007 5:11 pm ET

Is this the only angle the media has on Giuliani? I see they are trying to show he is NOT a family man. Not sure who I'm voting for in 2008 but digging deep into a candidates family life is just plain lame.

Scott W., Austin, TX   August 6th, 2007 5:02 pm ET

In contrast: Ron Paul has been married to the same woman for 50 years and has 5 adult children, all of whom ARE actively supporting him. You know that if Rudy's kids don't support their dad, there must be a good reason. They know him better than we do.

Barabas, Hot City, TX   August 6th, 2007 5:00 pm ET

I love it. All these people who are hating on Giuliani and saying he can't be a good president because he slept around on his wife are the same ones who say Clinton was a good President even though he cheated on his wife many times……Oh yea, and then lied to the Country about it on National T.V.

Michael - Stamford, CT   August 6th, 2007 4:57 pm ET

I can understand why Rudy's daughter doesn't want to support him because he is not fit to be President. Obama is the wrong choice too, he has such little experience. If anything Rudy's daughter should consider someone strong and with experience. That person would be Hillary Clinton.

Betsy, MD   August 6th, 2007 4:49 pm ET

What does this say about Giuliani the man?

AnIndependent, The Village, FL   August 6th, 2007 4:44 pm ET

Those supporting Rudy must not have been residents of NYC during his reign (and before 9/11)! We all watched in horror as he tried to move Judi-Judith into Gracie Mansion while his wife and children were still living there. We were in disbelief when he announced his impending divorce in a news conference – not giving his wife and mother of his children the respect of telling her in private.

We also watched him force his aides and other employees out whenever they got pats on the back in public and got the compliments instead of him. He was a very divisive mayor who lost the support of the police dept and fire dept. We have just been thru 7 years of divisiveness with a person who was billed by Karen Hughes and others as a Great Uniter! Let's not do this again.

I respect his children's feelings about their father. He has been very hedonistic thru his life and has not earned their love, respect, and support. They are entitled to his support though per the court. His wife, Donna Hanover, handled herself with grace throughout the whole ordeal of the Judi-Judith debacle.

prophetofwinds   August 6th, 2007 4:41 pm ET

While I have to say I agree with her, I hope she chose to suppot Obama because she is informed and agrees with his values and ideas, not simply to go against her father.

Lance, Monrovia, CA.   August 6th, 2007 4:41 pm ET

Here is the difference between Barry Obama and every other candidate republican or democrat. He’s telling it like it is. He’s not mincing words. He’s TELLING THE TRUTH and they’re all telling either half-truths or lies. Obama says things that are so blatantly obvious and correct that you think anyone would be a fool to disagree. Instead they all play pin the tail on the donkey when they dont even realize the THEY’RE the DONKEY!
The truth hurts, but at least there’s one candidate that is willing to tell it, and with the power and charisma and hope to actually not only make us believe it but, but actually force a change, blessed, fresh, real air into the debate…glorious, wonderful courage, what a rare and beautiful thing to see in politics. I get the chills just thinking about all the good this man Barry Obama is going to do for this country. Hell, for what he’s done already by exposing the sheer amount of donkeys out there in this race already.

James Barako, Glen Rock, NJ   August 6th, 2007 4:39 pm ET

Andrew Giuliani graduated from St Joseph HS in Montvale NJ in June of 2005. My newphew also graduated that year and I attended the graduation.
I saw, and spoke to, Rudy Giuliani at the graduation.

Mike, Eah Claire, WI   August 6th, 2007 4:38 pm ET

So, in absence of a story Slate.com goes trolling around online for the profiles of 17 year old girls?

Marie, Tampa, Florida   August 6th, 2007 4:38 pm ET

We are only hearing one side of the story about him not attending his childrens special events. These children need to grow up, people get divorced every day and you just have to move on. I'll vote for him!

Lindsay Alexandria, VA   August 6th, 2007 4:32 pm ET

You mean Giuliani has failed to show up in places where his spiteful children have made it clear he is not welcome. I guess he's smarter than we thought.

Juanito, Washington, DC   August 6th, 2007 4:22 pm ET

And this is a news story because…??

D Tinton Falls, NJ   August 6th, 2007 4:18 pm ET

I'm not surprised that the liberal CNN is posting this story.

Don't worry Rudy, you still have my support.

lynne   August 6th, 2007 4:14 pm ET

Who cares if Giuliani's daughter is going to vote for Obama!!!!!!!!!!!!
His pathetic ex-wife Hanover is so jealous of the present wife, she is instrumental in the daughter's decision
to vote lefty.
The people who vote for Ibama will never vote for Giuliani, so it does not
matter!
This will not harm Giuliani,people do not like spoiled brats, I bet she will take his money for education. Her values are vindictive of her father influenced by disappointed mother who could be a first lady.
Lynne

John S. Chicago, Illinois   August 6th, 2007 4:11 pm ET

Hmmmmm. Somebody, hopefully a Republican, tell me about those Core Family Values that the damn Republicans are always going on and on about? Looks like the Big G knows what is up. Check that, the Little Guliani's apparently know what is up. Good for Donna, sounds like she has a brain!!! Obama!

Rick, Baltimore, MD   August 6th, 2007 4:07 pm ET

CNN…. who really cares!! Why don't you people get a life & report some real news!

Rebecca,Washington, D.C.   August 6th, 2007 4:06 pm ET

It speaks volumes that he did not show up to his son's high school graduation.

PJ, Chicago IL   August 6th, 2007 4:04 pm ET

Let's see if we can sort this all out. Rudy Guiliani filed for divorce only AFTER it was revealed he was having an affair with Judith Nathan (which in turn came after reports of his affair with his communications director). Rudy missed his son Andrew's high school graduation and his daughter Caroline's plays. His son doesn't want anything to do with Guiliani or Nathan, and his daughter isn't even supporting his run for the White House. And Giuliani's still far ahead in the the race for the Republican nomination. "Family Values Party" indeed.

Hillary   August 6th, 2007 3:57 pm ET

Looks like that ugly witch Donna Hanover succeeded in poisoning the kids against their father. Are you listening Charlie Sheen?

gjw   August 6th, 2007 3:51 pm ET

if his own adult children dont support him for his bid as president then that says alot about a person. regardless of the differences that they may have, he still didn't support them through their activites or accomplishments. he doesn't support the family values that he says he does. if he was the last person on the planet i wouldn't vote for him………

Connie, Tn.   August 6th, 2007 3:50 pm ET

Both of his children must get their "smarts" from their Mother. I wouldn't claim him either if he was my father.

Ryan, Baltimore   August 6th, 2007 3:47 pm ET

so wait, a kid doesn't agree with their parent's political views…SHOCKING

April May, Maui, HI.   August 6th, 2007 3:46 pm ET

thats not a president i want, one that does not attend his childrens important moments in life. Graduations being one of the most important.

James, Phoenix AZ   August 6th, 2007 3:46 pm ET

Ronald Regan's son, Ron, was a very active in opposing his father's policies and views. This is nothing new to politics.

What Guiliani's daughters' political views matter almost as much as Paris Hilton, Lyndsay Lohan, or even Little Al Gore. Who cares?

John Thomas, Edina, MN   August 6th, 2007 3:42 pm ET

Haha Now you know that Giuliani is a phony, con-man, and liar. His daughter saw first hand what a terrible human being Giuliani is–dishonest, womanizer, adulterous scum. If the sheep continue to follow Rudy, it will certainly show their pure ignorance to ever electing a decent human being into office.

monica, rochester new york   August 6th, 2007 3:40 pm ET

What can I say, Caroline Guiliani's got good taste!!
Welcome Caroline, Obama supporters are happy to have you on board!

RC NY   August 6th, 2007 3:39 pm ET

I would not back Dictator Giuliani if my life depended on it.

Cooper, Brookline, MA   August 6th, 2007 3:34 pm ET

If he were my father,I wouldn't vote for him either.

Matt Cvetic, NY NY   August 6th, 2007 3:34 pm ET

She doesn't look like Rudy at all. Are we sure he's the dad?

Brad, Columbia, SC   August 6th, 2007 3:21 pm ET

Wow. Is this the first time a Facebook page has been citied as a source in a news story?

arseface, CA   August 6th, 2007 3:09 pm ET

I would think that anyone running for office in this country would want their kids and siblings as far away from the spotlight as possible, unless they're 4 years old or younger and cute and innocent looking. Too much room for screw ups. Just ask Bush, Gore and hell, even Clinton (bubba) who's brother was a screw-up from the get-go. You are your brother's keeper and all that crap.

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