Comments on: Social conservatives threaten third party bid over Giuliani http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: laurinda,ny http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-85453 laurinda,ny Thu, 04 Oct 2007 11:12:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-85453 CARRIE DUNNE FROM MICHIGAN, My husband works for GM. He is a UAW member and the union always goes for the Democrats. You are a traitor, shame on you. CARRIE DUNNE FROM MICHIGAN, My husband works for GM. He is a UAW member and the union always goes for the Democrats. You are a traitor, shame on you.

]]> By: Carrie Dunne, Canton, Michigan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-83945 Carrie Dunne, Canton, Michigan Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:49:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-83945 I come from a blue-collar, union family (GM & UAW). I am a die-hard Democrate and a woman. My vote for the "best" presidential candidate had been between Rudy Giuliani and Fred Thompson (leaning more towards Mr. Thompson). Unfortunately, due to Mr. Thompson's comment that Hussein did have WMD, my vote now will go to Mr. Giuliani. I come from a blue-collar, union family (GM & UAW). I am a die-hard Democrate and a woman. My vote for the "best" presidential candidate had been between Rudy Giuliani and Fred Thompson (leaning more towards Mr. Thompson). Unfortunately, due to Mr. Thompson's comment that Hussein did have WMD, my vote now will go to Mr. Giuliani.

]]> By: Anonymous, Somewhere, MI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-83784 Anonymous, Somewhere, MI Wed, 03 Oct 2007 03:10:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-83784 "There is no possible way they can win in 08 without the so-called religious right. Posted By Paul, Inez, KY : October 2, 2007 12:43 pm" Hi there Paul. Why don't you guys see if you can put the most club-wielding trogladyte conservative you can on the ticket and win it when we moderates jump ship from you and vote for Bloomberg. There, I said it, I'm sick and tired of the "we'll take our ball and go home" attitude from the extreme right. You all are done controlling the nomination of the party. If you don't nominate Giuliani, we bolt, and we run OUR 3rd party candidate, and you see how well you guys do when you alienate the center. "There is no possible way they can win in 08 without the so-called religious right.

Posted By Paul, Inez, KY : October 2, 2007 12:43 pm"

Hi there Paul. Why don't you guys see if you can put the most club-wielding trogladyte conservative you can on the ticket and win it when we moderates jump ship from you and vote for Bloomberg. There, I said it, I'm sick and tired of the "we'll take our ball and go home" attitude from the extreme right. You all are done controlling the nomination of the party. If you don't nominate Giuliani, we bolt, and we run OUR 3rd party candidate, and you see how well you guys do when you alienate the center.

]]> By: Ed,Ellenville,New York http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-83761 Ed,Ellenville,New York Wed, 03 Oct 2007 02:23:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-83761 I hate to break it to you guys,but Rudy is on our side,socially,even if he won,no social conservatives will have a voice anyway. Whether they vote or not is irrelevant and Rudy's going to have gay weddings on the WH lawn and celebrate their disgust. Or Hillary's going to win and be really respectful of their poor little feelings. Win/win in my book,most of us democrats don't hate republicans for being republican,we hate them for being hypocritical theocrats. If Rudy wins by Hillary's help,that's fine with me. I hate to break it to you guys,but Rudy is on our side,socially,even if he won,no social conservatives will have a voice anyway. Whether they vote or not is irrelevant and Rudy's going to have gay weddings on the WH lawn and celebrate their disgust. Or Hillary's going to win and be really respectful of their poor little feelings. Win/win in my book,most of us democrats don't hate republicans for being republican,we hate them for being hypocritical theocrats. If Rudy wins by Hillary's help,that's fine with me.

]]> By: Conservative James, Phoenix AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-83264 Conservative James, Phoenix AZ Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:24:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-83264 Social Conservatives will swallow their "values" and vote for Rudy if nominated. The threat of a 3rd party assures Hillary would win and NONE of their issues would have a voice in Washington. Ain't gonna happen! Social Conservatives will swallow their "values" and vote for Rudy if nominated. The threat of a 3rd party assures Hillary would win and NONE of their issues would have a voice in Washington.

Ain't gonna happen!

]]> By: Chris, Middletown, CT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-83216 Chris, Middletown, CT Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:52:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-83216 The religious minority will be forced to vote for Giuliani - if Hillary runs against him - it will be a double digit win for Rudy (even her own party mistrusts her)....and they will actually start to read through the DNC rhetoric machine...) - watch how angry the first poster will get....some of them are just nuts... The religious minority will be forced to vote for Giuliani – if Hillary runs against him – it will be a double digit win for Rudy (even her own party mistrusts her)....and they will actually start to read through the DNC rhetoric machine...) – watch how angry the first poster will get....some of them are just nuts...

]]> By: Paul, Inez, KY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-83061 Paul, Inez, KY Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:43:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-83061 The Republicans are running so fast back to the middle it makes me sick! The most reliable voting base they have had since 1980 is social conservatives. Nearly 1 in 4 voters in 04 said that "values" were the single biggest factor in how they voted. There is no possible way they can win in 08 without the so-called religious right. Giuliani at the top of the Republican ticket will ensure a Democratic landslide. The Republicans are running so fast back to the middle it makes me sick! The most reliable voting base they have had since 1980 is social conservatives. Nearly 1 in 4 voters in 04 said that "values" were the single biggest factor in how they voted. There is no possible way they can win in 08 without the so-called religious right. Giuliani at the top of the Republican ticket will ensure a Democratic landslide.

]]> By: Dave, Columbia, SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82970 Dave, Columbia, SC Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:50:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82970 that would be stupid on their part. first of all, their candidate would not win and they would cause a Dem nominee to win, which is what I thought they would not want to happen. clueless. that would be stupid on their part. first of all, their candidate would not win and they would cause a Dem nominee to win, which is what I thought they would not want to happen. clueless.

]]> By: Mark Shrigley, Columbus, Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82882 Mark Shrigley, Columbus, Ohio Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:04:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82882 Hillary's unfavorable rating is at 50%, and the conservatives want to leave the party if Rudy is nominated? If they stay home or vote for a third party candidate, they are letting the woman they hate most, waltz right into the whitehouse. So be it! <b>This is nothing but pure madness by the right wing!</b> Mark Shrigley <a href="http:\\www.FuzzySnake.com" rel="nofollow">FuzzySnake.com</a> Hillary's unfavorable rating is at 50%, and the conservatives want to leave the party if Rudy is nominated? If they stay home or vote for a third party candidate, they are letting the woman they hate most, waltz right into the whitehouse. So be it! This is nothing but pure madness by the right wing!
Mark Shrigley
FuzzySnake.com

]]> By: Pete, T.S. FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82851 Pete, T.S. FL Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:46:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82851 The "Religious Right" in our country is just as dangerous as the ones that we fight in the Middle East. There I said it! You mix religion and politics and it becomes volatile. It is quite all right to be a person of faith but it is not acceptable to impose your faith upon others........ The pro-life right wing nuts turn a blind eye when it comes to the death of my military brothers and sisters in Iraq! Shame on you! Keep America safe by keeping religion out of government! The "Religious Right" in our country is just as dangerous as the ones that we fight in the Middle East.

There I said it! You mix religion and politics and it becomes volatile. It is quite all right to be a person of faith but it is not acceptable to impose your faith upon others........

The pro-life right wing nuts turn a blind eye when it comes to the death of my military brothers and sisters in Iraq! Shame on you!

Keep America safe by keeping religion out of government!

]]> By: Mark, Shreveport, LA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82781 Mark, Shreveport, LA Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:06:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82781 This is why after 21 years as a Republican, I'm now a Libertarian. The religious right has ruined the GOP with their "abortion is the only issue we truly care about" platform. This is why after 21 years as a Republican, I'm now a Libertarian. The religious right has ruined the GOP with their "abortion is the only issue we truly care about" platform.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82778 Anonymous Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:04:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82778 WOO HOO!!!! Run Fundies Run!!!! WOO HOO!!!!
Run Fundies Run!!!!

]]> By: LandoftheFree http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82777 LandoftheFree Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:04:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82777 In light of the morons leading this years election ballots. Any third party candidate has a chance. In light of the morons leading this years election ballots. Any third party candidate has a chance.

]]> By: Jo, Atlanta GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82775 Jo, Atlanta GA Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:03:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82775 The religious right will NEVER vote for Rudy... They claim Hillary will make them vote. That will never happen either. They are no fools they know Hillary is better that Rudy. They don't want to stay home so they will field their own Nominee and see what their own party strength really numbers to in terms of votes. The religious right will NEVER vote for Rudy...

They claim Hillary will make them vote. That will never happen either. They are no fools they know Hillary is better that Rudy. They don't want to stay home so they will field their own Nominee and see what their own party strength really numbers to in terms of votes.

]]> By: Rocco, Wellington,Fl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82720 Rocco, Wellington,Fl Tue, 02 Oct 2007 13:37:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82720 Giuliani would be very bad for the country so anything that prevents a Giuliani Adminisration is OK by me. Giuliani would be very bad for the country so anything that prevents a Giuliani Adminisration is OK by me.

]]> By: A. Thomas, New York, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82698 A. Thomas, New York, NY Tue, 02 Oct 2007 13:16:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82698 Giuliani alienates the social conservatives and the minorities, follows Bush blindly towardsd Iraq, and has demonstrated poor personal character in relating to family members (ex wives and kids), other than the two staged phoney phone calls from his current wife (or campaign manager?) in the middle of his public speech. If he gets nominated by the republicans and gets scrutinised closely by the american voters, he will be trashed. Giuliani is the ticket to Hillary's win to White House. Giuliani alienates the social conservatives and the minorities, follows Bush blindly towardsd Iraq, and has demonstrated poor personal character in relating to family members (ex wives and kids), other than the two staged phoney phone calls from his current wife (or campaign manager?) in the middle of his public speech.

If he gets nominated by the republicans and gets scrutinised closely by the american voters, he will be trashed. Giuliani is the ticket to Hillary's win to White House.

]]> By: Bill, Alabama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82639 Bill, Alabama Tue, 02 Oct 2007 12:19:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82639 The social conservative, Bible thumping, religious right is so far out of mainstream America that they cannot find anyone to support in the large number of "would be president" Republicans running right now. These people live right off the edge of reality. They are going to guarantee that there will be a Democrat in the white house which makes me very happy. The social conservative, Bible thumping, religious right is so far out of mainstream America that they cannot find anyone to support in the large number of "would be president" Republicans running right now. These people live right off the edge of reality.

They are going to guarantee that there will be a Democrat in the white house which makes me very happy.

]]> By: Steve, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82634 Steve, NY Tue, 02 Oct 2007 12:12:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82634 Why threaten a third party bid when the real conservative candidate is right in front of their nose? The base needs to start rallying around Mike Huckabee. With the support, he can win the nomination and the general election. Why threaten a third party bid when the real conservative candidate is right in front of their nose? The base needs to start rallying around Mike Huckabee. With the support, he can win the nomination and the general election.

]]> By: Dan (Baltimore, MD) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82623 Dan (Baltimore, MD) Tue, 02 Oct 2007 11:55:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82623 As a Rudy supporter, I welcome the Christian Coalition to exit stage right. They are divisive and arrogant and turn people off from voting for the GOP. If the Republican Party was socially liberal and economically conservative then they would become the party of individual rights including property and the pursuit of happiness. As a former Libertarian who just registered Republican to support Rudy, I can say for sure that the Republican Party will add by subtraction. Seeing the CC lose their grip was the only way I would let that happen. As a Rudy supporter, I welcome the Christian Coalition to exit stage right. They are divisive and arrogant and turn people off from voting for the GOP. If the Republican Party was socially liberal and economically conservative then they would become the party of individual rights including property and the pursuit of happiness. As a former Libertarian who just registered Republican to support Rudy, I can say for sure that the Republican Party will add by subtraction. Seeing the CC lose their grip was the only way I would let that happen.

]]> By: AJ; Montpelier, VT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82618 AJ; Montpelier, VT Tue, 02 Oct 2007 11:48:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82618 Why dont we start calling these people what they really are, Religious Extremists. Using the term Social Conservatives is misleading. It's one thing to be conservative, it's another to actively go out and forster hate against others. These people are not much better than the Taliban. I sat go Rudy go!! THe sooner the Republican party is free of these awful people the better! Why dont we start calling these people what they really are, Religious Extremists. Using the term Social Conservatives is misleading. It's one thing to be conservative, it's another to actively go out and forster hate against others. These people are not much better than the Taliban. I sat go Rudy go!! THe sooner the Republican party is free of these awful people the better!

]]> By: Chuck Ladouceur Trenton Ontario Canada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82568 Chuck Ladouceur Trenton Ontario Canada Tue, 02 Oct 2007 10:00:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82568 Here is a thought for a third party leader, RUSH LIMBAUGH the pill pusher, racist , bigot,self-centered, closet gay republican communist, white supremacist. YES WE IN CANADA ARE PROUD YOU ALL HAVE THIS NUTT BAR IN YOUR COUNTRY. Here is a thought for a third party leader, RUSH LIMBAUGH the pill pusher, racist , bigot,self-centered, closet gay republican communist, white supremacist. YES WE IN CANADA ARE PROUD YOU ALL HAVE THIS NUTT BAR IN YOUR COUNTRY.

]]> By: Steve http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82553 Steve Tue, 02 Oct 2007 09:11:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82553 Re: Giuliani's dance with the abortion card: "CNN,,Why are you bombarding us with all of these stories ?" Um...let's see; because...I know! This guy's running for president, and the rulers of your party, the religious extremist right, has made abortion the NUMBER ONE ISSUE for the last 25 years? Huh, Laurinda? Think that's it? Or is abortion *not*, in your opinion, important enough to talk about? Please settle these and any other burning issues for this forum, and thank you. Re: Giuliani's dance with the abortion card:
"CNN,,Why are you bombarding us with all of these stories ?"

Um...let's see; because...I know! This guy's running for president, and the rulers of your party, the religious extremist right, has made abortion the NUMBER ONE ISSUE for the last 25 years?

Huh, Laurinda? Think that's it? Or is abortion *not*, in your opinion, important enough to talk about?

Please settle these and any other burning issues for this forum, and thank you.

]]> By: Irene, Clearwater, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82454 Irene, Clearwater, FL Tue, 02 Oct 2007 03:38:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82454 Fine by me. We need a viable third party anyway.(not that I think anyone the Religious Right puts up would be viable in any way and would probably assure a Democratic win) Fine by me.

We need a viable third party anyway.(not that I think anyone the Religious Right puts up would be viable in any way and would probably assure a Democratic win)

]]> By: Lee, Mays Landing NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82445 Lee, Mays Landing NJ Tue, 02 Oct 2007 03:30:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82445 The social conservatives are making a lot of noise but in the end they will have no place to go and will support Guiliani, particlarly of Hillary Clinton is the democratic nominee, since so many of them have been listening to St. Rush, of Limbaugh, and believe that Hillary is the devil incarnate. The social conservatives have a point though, they are just being used by the republicans, Even people like the Bush's never believed in all that poppycock, like creationism. But pander to them they will, mostly in words and gestures before an election. The social conservatives are making a lot of noise but in the end they will have no place to go and will support Guiliani, particlarly of Hillary Clinton is the democratic nominee, since so many of them have been listening to St. Rush, of Limbaugh, and believe that Hillary is the devil incarnate.

The social conservatives have a point though, they are just being used by the republicans, Even people like the Bush's never believed in all that poppycock, like creationism. But pander to them they will, mostly in words and gestures before an election.

]]> By: Anonymous, Denver, CO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82443 Anonymous, Denver, CO Tue, 02 Oct 2007 03:25:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82443 I wonder if those religous right wingnuts have any inkling of just how sick and tired most of the country is of their holier-than-thou schtick. Living in Colorado, I've personally had my fill of the hypocrisy and hate filled garbage spewed by James Dobson and his ilk, all in the name of Christianity. So, onward Christian soldiers - send in a third party candidate, split the conservative vote and ensure that a Democrat is elected to the White House in 2008. I wonder if those religous right wingnuts have any inkling of just how sick and tired most of the country is of their holier-than-thou schtick. Living in Colorado, I've personally had my fill of the hypocrisy and hate filled garbage spewed by James Dobson and his ilk, all in the name of Christianity. So, onward Christian soldiers – send in a third party candidate, split the conservative vote and ensure that a Democrat is elected to the White House in 2008.

]]> By: Christian, Tampa FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82407 Christian, Tampa FL Tue, 02 Oct 2007 02:38:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82407 Fine by me. With conservatives fractured, Giuliani would have no chance of winning. I hope he wins the nomination, because he would guarantee a democratic victory in '08. Fine by me. With conservatives fractured, Giuliani would have no chance of winning. I hope he wins the nomination, because he would guarantee a democratic victory in '08.

]]> By: Jeff Spangler, Arlington, VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82387 Jeff Spangler, Arlington, VA Tue, 02 Oct 2007 02:24:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82387 Rudy represents a more centrist and moderate party than the radical religious right which has dominated for years, and that's not a bad thing. Hillary might benefit by being more centrist like Bubba's Democratic Leadership Council, but she won't. You run a campaign on the flanks, but win and govern from the center. Rudy represents a more centrist and moderate party than the radical religious right which has dominated for years, and that's not a bad thing. Hillary might benefit by being more centrist like Bubba's Democratic Leadership Council, but she won't. You run a campaign on the flanks, but win and govern from the center.

]]> By: Karen, Orlando, Fl. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82382 Karen, Orlando, Fl. Tue, 02 Oct 2007 02:21:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82382 The best thing that could happen to the Republican party would be for the social conservatives to go start their own party and allow the moderates to reclaim their party. Maybe the Republican's can become the party they once were- the party of fiscal conservatives. The best thing that could happen to the Republican party would be for the social conservatives to go start their own party and allow the moderates to reclaim their party. Maybe the Republican's can become the party they once were- the party of fiscal conservatives.

]]> By: h.j. - des moines, ia. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82380 h.j. - des moines, ia. Tue, 02 Oct 2007 02:18:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82380 Rudy saying he is open to abortion rights is the same as Hillary saying she'd go to war. These candidates are trying to reach out by being moderate. Rudy saying he is open to abortion rights is the same as Hillary saying she'd go to war. These candidates are trying to reach out by being moderate.

]]> By: John Starnes Tampa Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82364 John Starnes Tampa Florida Tue, 02 Oct 2007 02:03:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82364 Maybe they will change their minds if he tells a few gay jokes then has Judith call him a few more times when the cameras are rolling? Maybe mention 9-11 JUST A LITTLE MORE OFTEN? Maybe they will change their minds if he tells a few gay jokes then has Judith call him a few more times when the cameras are rolling? Maybe mention 9-11 JUST A LITTLE MORE OFTEN?

]]> By: Ed,Ellenville,New York http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82345 Ed,Ellenville,New York Tue, 02 Oct 2007 01:50:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82345 Rudy may lose after all his work(probably) but he'll sure be a real american hero for taking back the republican party from those theocrats! I don't think the Tancredo's (what's that in english?) are helping him though. He better watch his diet,cheesesteaks might knock him off before he finishes the job. Rudy may lose after all his work(probably) but he'll sure be a real american hero for taking back the republican party from those theocrats! I don't think the Tancredo's (what's that in english?) are helping him though. He better watch his diet,cheesesteaks might knock him off before he finishes the job.

]]> By: laurinda,ny http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82316 laurinda,ny Tue, 02 Oct 2007 01:27:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/01/social-conservatives-threaten-third-party-bid-over-giuliani/#comment-82316 CNN,,Why are you bombarding us with all of these stories ? CNN,,Why are you bombarding us with all of these stories ?

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