Romney knows nothing about foreign policy and is so self inflated that I worry more for our sons and daughters when he explodes with self importance. He gives me the impression that he is "in it" for himself and his interests rather than our country. I have a son in the armed services and I trust McCain with his future because he has been one of them. He knows the horror of war, but he also knows that these men and women are proud of what they do for our country, and want to come home, when they finish their job, with pride, honor, and dignity. This has been told to me by the soldiers that VOLUNTEER to protect us here and abroad.

Rudy Giuliani is for Rudy Giuliani… How else can you explain ignoring the other states. We are a whole country not just one state. I don't agree with Romney either. He flip flops. One day it is one thing, the next day it is something else. Tax Cuts with gigantic spending is not good for our country. McCain is correct there. Romney says what everyone wants to hear. If he was so concerned about his native state's unemployment, why didn't he bring his VAST empire to help them out to make new jobs and hire some of his kinsmen? (Instead he is spending it on his campaign). His concern is so fake. Ron Paul, Ron Paul, Ron Paul, he is another nut!!! It still baffles me how he lends his name to a paper yet knows not its content. Give me a break. I read the things that have my name on them. Huckabee, oh I definately don't want someone that is so self righteous as that man. He would probably baptise Bin Laden and forgive all his sins! I am definately going to vote for the person that tells me the truth, even if it stings. I'd rather have honesty and know what was ahead then a smiling, steal my purse, guy that says what he thinks I wanna hear.

Go McCain…. He is totally honest and genuine.

The only Republican candidate that can possibly beat Hillary or Obama is Rudy Giuliani…isn't it obvious.

I for one am getting MIGHTY bored already of the Obama platform of pretty rhetoric. Where is the substance? I would rather see someone win the election who has tried to make change and failed ( Remember Hillary's avant-garde Health Care Plan?) than who talks up a good line. I want someone who WILL act on behalf of the people- even when under strong opposition. Unfortunately a depressed people respond to flowery utopian rhetoric. Wake up America. The time for change HAS come- do the work and walk the walk- otherwise stop the talk.

Have you seen his latest ad? Yet again 9/11!!!! You would think he singlehandily did it all himself. Ask some tough questions of Mr. Preparedness! Ask him about the radios the firefighters had that trapped them in the towers because they were cheap (purchased without a bid from a pal of good ol' Rudy's). That's being prepared??? What are you going to send your soldiers out that way too?
Ask why it is that the firefighters union (IAFF) will have nothing to do with him – in fact he is despised by them.

What does Giuliani and his wife know about commandments. Well, I guess that gives him the right to make up his own commandments.

In case you missed it, Ron Paul came in 2nd in Nevada.

You can't blame Rudy for spending so much time in Florida, it's colder then cold up north. Maybe he's looking for a retirement home there. What did he do on 9/11 that any mayor of any city would not have done? I would hate for my claim to fame to be based on a disaster.

PS Romney is NOT A CONSERVATIVE. CHECK OUT HIS RECORD AS GOV OF MASSACHUSSETTS

SO, sorry mark tampa, you are buying the new improved two for one face of romney

Rudy is on the way over and out. Runt Paul and huck are two good choices.

Jenny, Paxton, MA –

What is your comment supposed to mean exactly? Jared in Korea was voicing his support for a candidate. This is a CNN page where we discuss the 2008 elections and the people running for office. Save your religious bigotry for a different site.

Moderator, what about editting "comments for clarity or to keep out questionable or off-topic material?"

Rudy was a great NYC mayor, but he needs to leave it at that. His campaign strategy is going to earn him a spot on the next episode of "What The Heck Were You Thinking." After he loses Florida he will need to step aside. McCain is too old and way too liberal. Huckabee is a joke and can't survive outside the bible-belt. He needs to save it for the pulpit. It is time we actually declare the guy with the most wins, most total votes, most money raised, and most delegates as the frontrunner.

Go Mitt!!!

i hear reports that the issue in las vegas was settled by drawing the high card
to declare the winner. is that report correct or was it a joke because it ended in a battle and a card was drawn ? i was told that cnn made that statement and yet it was not reported by anyone else. sounds funny ? some one please reply .

The man has become, at least in my mind, a non-entity in this race. He couldn't even beat Ron Paul in NC or Nevada, and Ron Paul is a loony wingnut. It would seem that he's played out his 9/11 references, since he really has nothing else to run on.

Out of 300 million people, THIS IS THE BEST WE CAN DO?? On both sides! Rudy was only a MAYOR, he didn't prevent 9/11, he handled his job as MAYOR, handled it well, BUT an expert on terror that does NOT make. He didn't campaign that much because 1) So arrogant and confident of a win, that he thanks he can ignore half the country 2) He is as tired of saying 9/11 as we are hearing it, and had to take a rest OR 3) He is just plain lazy. Rudy retire while you are in Florida. Take it easy. Have a great life.

Don't you agree that if Hillary is the Democratic candidate, this will unite the splintered Republicans? Hillary Clinton "UNIFIER of the REPUBLICANS", something she can be proud of! The best bet the Republicans have for holding onto the White House in 2008 is a CLINTON candidacy. Nothing like uniting against the Clintons to shore up the ol' tribe!

Clearly, Fred Thompson split the ticket and allowed McCain to win as Ross Perot split the ticket on H Bush allowing Billy C. to win in South Carolina.

Due to what I now call the “Fred Thompson chicken block” on Huckabee, Thompson allowed McCain to win S.C. with an otherwise 2nd place vote count. McCain’s win placed Huckabee supporters with greater national responsibility than before to also correct the Fred Thompson “Vote Block” mayhem of South Carolina and go forward to win Florida. Now that the GOP has started eating their own for sport and the most electable candidates are defending themselves from the “no plan” “no accomplishment” competitors the last one standing may be the weakest GOP candidates.

Remember, Bob Dole and George H. Bush got hamburger because the young voters would not or can not associate with them and the same goes for McCain, not to mention the other bones in his closet. That means the democrats will win!

Not only does Huckabee need your strong support now, America needs your support of Huckabee more than ever! Don’t let the elite media get you down, that is their job. Be strong for Mike Huckabee, he needs to see our support and know we are behind him through good time and bad.

GO Huckabee! Take the fight to the “chicken blockers”!

wow, another someone from florida. Hi young cuban, I"m young Orlando also supporting Rudy. I flip flop for awhile there cuz Rudy didn't participated much so Huckabee and HIllary and Obama got my attention. However, I like what I hear from Rudy regarding taxes. I've paid more tax at this young age then I feel I should have. With a raise coming soon, I will end up making less money cuz i'm now in another tax bracket! What the Heck! This country is taxing us to death. Why can't we keep some of it and invest or start a small business or something. This way, maybe someday I can hire people to work for me and provide jobs to the economy. This idea makes sense to me.

Rudy all the way in Miami! Rudy will transform the republican party one step at a time. I am a moderate republican and have so much in common with the GOP but on social issues..there are disagreements. Rudy fits the bill of what the GOP is transforming into. The way I look at it, the Dems are becoming more conservative and the GOP are becoming more moderate. All of us will end up in the middle where we all belong. Rudy doesn't have the hair, the tears, the speech memorized, the soundbites or the rherorics mastered like the others. But he's got the right experience with a no-nonsense attitudes to all (dems and republicans) in getting things done. This country needs someone who approach the presidency with goals and I do believe he has what it takes. Oh, he does have great commercials….best out there by far. I have been enjoying them very much. sincerely, young cuban.

McCain disgusts me. He is thoroughly a pro-war liberal. He lacks the temperament to be a leader. He campaigns as a "straight-talker", but has flip-flopped more than anyone- on tax cuts, on illegal immigration, on the war, the list goes on. Check out http://therealmccain.com/

Romney is the only real conservative.

WHO WANTS A PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY WHO HAVE SIX MARRIAGES BETWEEN THEM?

IF GIULIANI AND HIS FORMER MISTRESS NOW WIFE WERE TO GO TO THE WHITE HOUSE, WE JUST MIGHT SEE THE FIRST DIVORCE INT HE WHITE HOUSE SINCE AT LEAST ONE OF THEM WOULD BE DUE FOR A MATE CHANGE BY THAT TIME.

VOTE HUCKABEE OR RON PAUL.

still waiting for my share of the "trickle down" from the Reagan Era…. all the GOP does is siphon money from the middle class and send it to Corporate America… GOP is a total scam… Look what Bushco has spent in its phony wars: TRILLIONS of dollars … where'd THAT money go? Halliburton, the military, and the oil corporations (all netting record profits)…. all this while the middle and working classes go down the toilet…
and now Bushco is yammering about $800 tax rebates…. OOOOO that'll make up for the TRILLIONS handed away for his phony wars…..

Breaking a Commendment. yeah I wouldn't trust any guy like that either. However I wouldn't trust I guy that's been married so much either. He may be a golddigger.
However I think Hillary May win Florida Unless it's rigged again like last time.

Wait, I thought the 11th Commandment was to bring up 9/11 in any possible context…

Hey, Jared in Korea. How's your peddling mormon nonsense to Koreans going? The shifty-eyed Mitt is your mentor, eh? You have your match there. Try and beat the Moonies…. lol

this man is a disater I am glad people are seeing what he is as a New Yorker and a veteran isaw through him we lost a great police commisoner Bratton and had to settled for a friend of Guliano as a police Kerick who buy passed a lot of great Candites for police commisioner because he was a friend of the mayor also he would let one school chancellor after another and forced them out It took Bloomberg to come in and clean up hiss mess Have a great retirent inForida

Hey, here's an idea! Let’s find a guy who is REALLY smart and REALLY good with numbers. He'd have to be highly educated, maybe even the top in his class at one of our nations finest schools.

Someone with YEARS of business sense who also understands and has competed in the international business community extremely well.

Let’s find a guy with a proven record of organizational success!

Let’s make sure he is a man of character that would represent us all well, a guy that is family oriented, patriotic and pro military.

Then let's make him president!!!

Hey wait a minute– That sounds like Romney!

>>>right now he has NY, NJ, Conn and probably California in the bag

Um, no.

According to most recent polls, Rudy is:

down by 15% in CA (Rasmussen, 1/17)
down by 23% in CT (Hartford Courant, released 1/20)
down by 2% in NJ (Rasmussen, 1/17)
up by only 3% (margin of error of 4.6%) in his home state of NY (Survey USA 1/11)…..

Nice "strategy".

All intelligent voters would look into Mitt Romney.

Ditch the "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil" rhetoric you've gotten from Huckabee that boasts blatent judgment and character bashing from Mike and his sheep.

Mitt has solid plans for our economy, our safety, our borders, private health insurance for all citizens (state by state) and many other issues facing our entire country.

He is able to reach across party lines. He's DONE that.

His successes at turning around huge suffering entities is truly impressive. Including the International Olympic games. He's DONE that.

Mitt Romney has the integrity that we deserve in our President. This integrity and Mitt's ability to communicate and work well with people of others countries can also help us regain our positive reputation around the world.

The Romney family is happy and strong (consists of 1 wife – imagine that! – & 5 grown sons). Don't kid yourself, this does speak loudly of a person's character.

If you're even quasi-intelligent, you'd look at Mitt Romney with open eyes/mind/ears and listen to his message of changing our broken government.

Mitt can do it, you can help by supporting Romney for President.

Can't think with all the noise these candidates are making? Here's the short version of it…

-Hillary: vote for me so I can take revenge on the republicans for Bill.
-Obama: vote for me because I talk good… I'll figured out how to do things later.
-Huckabee: vote for me if you love god….I'm sure I'll be ok as president.
-Mccain: vote for me so I can win Iraq and rid myself of this vietnam defeat.
-Romney: vote for me cuz I want it really really really bad..look at all the $ I spent.
-Ron: vote for me so I can rebel against all that's good and bad in the past 100 yrs

-Rudy: vote for me so we can turn this country around. I've done it and I'm confident I can do it again. Don't just listen, question the success I have and my track records on improving the lives of millions. Ask me the what, how and why so you can be informed of the changes I am proposing….bla bla bla…I hope all the substance, specifics and content are not too boring for ya'll.

It is so obvious who the best candidate is…….no one need to hit me over the head with soundbites….i've made my choice.

Isn't it pretty obvious that the "trickle down" tax cut strategy has not worked out very well? Each time we have done that we have ended up with a lousy economy and larger debt, and arguably not much real net gain in jobs. People of a Republican mindset seem to be so enamored of the concept of "tax cuts", that they don't notice that decreasing the revenue stream most often does not increase profit. I know the idea is that if taxes are cut for corporations and rich people, they will reinvest it and create a better economy for everyone. Has no one paid attention to the studies that show that tax cuts do not recover the revenue that is lost? I have seen reports that say the recovery is anywhere from 12% to 50%. How can anyone think that if you reduce the revenue 100% and recover 50% of that you are ending up with more money? I hear many Republicans saying that cutting taxes has helped the economy, but no matter how many times I hear it, I still don't see that it is actually true. Not in my life or the life of anyone I know. (However I don't know many of the extremely wealthy. They seem to think it works for them.) We need to face it as a country that it takes money to run a country this size and taxes are the means of acquiring that money. Having high taxes on the lower income people, and low taxes on the higher income people, does not seem to be the most equitable and efficient way to generate the needed revenue.

RUDY WAS A GREAT MAYOR BUT I THINK HE IS OUT OF HIS LEAGUE.

Rudy lost the big mo' by just not showing up in the early primary races; in that respect he's like Thompson who arrived unfashionably late. He's relied on the media to keep his name out there while the rest of the field has been hard at it for months. I'm a Florida voter, and I'll be casting mine for Mitt.

Rudy,
Just because you were mayor of New York during 9/11 and supported tax cuts that benefitted the wealthy does NOT qualify you to be President! NOR does it make you an expert on terrorism or world affairs—how completely ridiculous! You are merely a self-serving, self-centered publicity hog, fear-mongerer, and opportunist. The way you've discarded wifes as though they were candy wrappers is all we need to know about you, and that's been too much already. Do the world a huge favor: Hang it up and retire this farce once and for all!

Watched CSPAN coverage of a Rudy stop in Florida the other day. First, Sen Kit Bond (R-MO) came out and told everyone that the terrorists are COMING FOR YOU!!!! And that the only person who can handle it is 9iu11iani. Then Rudy got on the dais and proceeded to call the local ambulance corps (you know, commonly known as NINE-ONE-ONE), the "local 9-Eleven"…… It is so patently obvious that his only tactic is fear that it is literally astounding to me that anyone would take him seriously. As a 4th generation NYer who was in lower Manhattan on 9/11, I hope his "9/11 world tour" speaking career ends with his political aspirations. We need a Democratic President and we need to get Bin Laden, ya know, the one who is responsible for 3,000+ American deaths almost 7 YEARS AGO. Remember him? The GOP doesn't want you to… They just want you to live in fear of the generic word "terrorism" so you are easily manipulated. Rudy mentions 9/11 and the fictitious word "islamofascism" all the time. But how often does he invoke the name Osama Bin Laden? Never. His whole campaign is a sham.

TEN in Europe,
Yes, we did learn arithmetic in school. Some of us even learned such common sense things like consistently spending more money than you bring in is a bad thing and unable to be continued for long, though the federal government is trying!

There is no magic solution for our country's problems despite candidates implying otherwise. We need to seriously evaluate government programs as to whether they are 1) whether they are actually needed, and 2) effective AND efficient. And within these programs, such as say welfare, they need to better evaluate whether the people receiving the benefits actually need them.

So TEN in Europe we did learn how to add and subtract. And in some cases, we even learned how to make hard decisions about what is absolutely necessary and what is just fluff.

Another Young Voter

“A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul.” George Bernard Shaw

HA HA Rudy you phony…Biden had you pegged perfectly. and to think how smug and arrogant you and Thompson were especially, in the last debate, toward Ron Paul…it's nice to see both your faces rubbed in it.

Take your Reagan hero worship and bury that, too….

Wake up mr. Moderator or does the Truth hurt too much?

To "john" who made the comments about "northern bozos" in CT voting for Lieberman and handing the Senate to Reid. The Republican candidate was a joke. The Republicans in the state had to choose between Lieberman or Lamont because there are far more Dems in the state and they knew Lieberman is basically a conservative in liberal's clothing, so they voted for him. Shows how ignorant those of us not from the North can often be.

To "Mike VE", Mitt Romney is like the John Kerry of the Republicans. He changes his position to reflect whatever he thinks the voters want to hear. He certainly wasn't this conservative as the governor of one of the most liberal states in the country. And most of your assertions about McCain, Clinton and Obama are wholly wrong and ignorant. Expecting illegal aliens to pay a fine by definition is a penalty for their crime and thus not amnesty. It's ridiculous to think that we could afford or orchestrate an effort to round up all illegal aliens and deport them or jail them or whatever stupid thing some Republicans want to do. McCain is a true fiscal conservative and voted against Bush's tax cuts because he wants to reduce spending as well. Obama and Clinton want to make tax cuts permanent for the middle class and remove the tax cuts for those making over $250,000 dollars a year, which is a very small percentage of the country made up of those who can actually afford it. Clinton and Obama weren't even in Congress in the 80's and 90's thus couldn't have "stood by while al-qaeda attacked our interests" and McCain had just recently been elected. Seems likely to me that McCain, being a veteran and a p.o.w., would know more about supporting the troops and protecting the country than some spoon-fed, yuppy bussinessman. Also, did you know that we basically created the Taliban because we trained and funded them to fight the Soviets. Most likely you didn't seeing as your views on Romney were pretty ignorant. The one Republican who probably does know that is Ron Paul because he understands the theory of blowback, and all the other conservatives are afraid of him. Even still, people like Paul are too radical to get elected. And people like Romney who claim that they should be elected because they haven't been corrupted by the Washington system is humorous to me. They're not going to change how things work in Washington, so it's better to have someone who understands how to get things done within the system, regardless of how broken it is, and someone who can garner support from across the aisle and unify the country.

Rudy's approach is to spend his resources in a way where his message can get out to most voters. Perhpas it is a gamble to underestimate the momentum game but only time will tell. Rudy is the turn around artist in this campaign…the rest are just polictical talking heads with much talk and no real actionable changes to rely on. Give me less talk and show me what you've done. Appears that Rudy is the only candidate who can step up to that challenge easily. The CEO approach is right on and Rudy's the only real choice in this arena.

What do you guys do, just read the headline and not the content?

Get informed America, or you're gonna vote the wrong person into office!

Why is it that Wolf Blitzer and others don't seriously question Rudy Guiliani? He claims how he is responsible for the economic upturn in NYC while he was mayor as if the national economy, and Wall Street boom had nothing to do with it. NYC's economic growth under Guiliani was substantial but was driven by forces that had little to do with him. Did he clean up the city? Yes. Did he reduce crime? Yes. Did he engage in racial politics? Yes. But it's a fairy tale, to quote Bill Clinton, to credit Guiliani with the economic resurgence of NYC. When NY was broke and asking the government, and the Daily News ran that famous headline, Gerald Ford was President. The Dow Jones Industrial Average did not grow AT ALL from 1962 when it hit a high of 995 until after Reagan was President for a year or so. That is 20 years of little growth on Wall Street and lots of bear markets. Since then, the market has steadily gone up, with a few corrections along the way, and NY, more than any other locality in the United States, has benefited from that, and RUDY GUILIAN HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH IT AT ALL. Good or bad, his term as mayor was marked by the continuing middle exit from NY. It has been said for a long time that NYC is a city of the very rich and the very poor with little in between. That is even more true today. Rudy was a successful mayor because he was mayor when Bill Clinton was President. Remember in 1994, he backed Mario Cuomo, not George Petacki for governor. Rudy is a big blowhard. Just how did handle 911 so well? Give me a break!

Just as a childhood sets the pattern for an adulthood, so does a campaign set the pattern for the running of a political office. Given that, Giuliani (quite hypothetically, at this point) would avoid all the issues that he was weak in handling, and instead stick only with the ones he thought he might actually deal with successfully. Now ask yourself what your personal life would be like if you tried to live that way.

In no way did he break the11th Commandment regarding his comparative analysis of this tax issue. He did not speak ill, he spoke factually. Hmm.

Rudy is the best candidate, I hope he wins Florida and the White House.

No one else in the race has done anything that can come close to what he's done.

All of these nay sayers are on the bandwagon with the media.

Anyone ever play risk or wargames? Strategy.

This is the most unconventional election ever, and it is a good strategy, with risk.

I like a candidate who will think outside the box while all of the brainwashed public play Monday Quarterback and complain about a strategy. Get a clue everyone!

We need a president who will go to bat for the people, and take some risks like JFK & RWW & MLK did.

RUDY'S FITNA B N THE HOUSE, THE WHITE HOUSE, YEAUGH!

Which commandment is the one dealing with adultery?

What most don't realize about Rudy is that he sees the election process in a new light and probably the proper light….right now he has NY, NJ, Conn and probably California in the bag…..with Florida that's enough votes….Iowa, NH Nev SC combined don't come close to NY with NJ…..his logic is quite simple use your money wisely and win where you have to win…he will never play well in the south and hearltland against other republicans but when forced to choose between Rudy and hillary or Barack….the South and Heartland will have no choice but to vote for Rudy…..I'd personally like Romney…I think we need a CEO's approach…..but I have seen what Rudy did to NYC…and folks who don't know the city….it was truly miraclous…..he'd be OK as pres

Yet another luser. "I supported the tax cuts'. Who cares if the current president, the current congress, the last 3 congresses and the american people can't do math. It's not about tax cuts, it's about tax cuts coupled with reduced spending that remove the debt. It's about removing entitlement programs if you don't have the guts to tax for them (or leave them alone to be self-sufficient). It's about making energy and economic decisions and investments that don't just favor the get-rich-quick types on Wall Street — but that make sense for longer than 2 or 4 years. It's about having the guts to say: we really screwed up with Iraq, and with big oil, and building or supporting regimes like Saddam, or the former Shah, or the Saudis, or bailing out Detroit (can't preach 'market forces' then backtrack every time a badly-run company cries bankruptcy), or religious extremists who feel the 2nd amendment only means THEIR faith.

It's the deficit, stupid. It's supported despots, stupid. It's the future, stupid. It's not 'quick fixes', or tax bribes to your buddies or short-sighted sheep. It's about leadership, and it's all lonely, no popular choices and having backbone. Kinda like being a parent. Only, every one of these 'candidates' and the leadership we've had since 2001 on both sides of the aisle are too weak. These are the best we can come up with? Have pity on our nation. Our children will dance on our graves.

Rudy — drop out of the race and endorse Ron Paul.

Hey, 'Numbers' You said:
"AND, from what I hear, Ron Paul has been winning HUGE numbers of delegates.
.Do your own research…….think for yourself………….."

Romney 72, McCain 38, Huckabee 29, Thompson 8, Paul 6.

Your guy's "HUGE" numbers of delegates is only huge compared to Guiliani-2.

What does it mean to be in a 'four-way battle for first place?' At best, it means 25% of the vote. Not exactly a tidal wave of support. The process have a lot more integrity if the news would stop reporting the results of polls as if they meant anything real.

Giuliani a 911 profiteer,a warmonger, whose treason involving a Spanish
client Cintro which is attempting to buy a Texas highway is on record… Giuliani an animal abuser, married to an animal abuser
from dog carving US Surgical,

its unbelievable that the people on this blog that just dont get it !! everyone of you fell into the media trap !!! all the media keeps saying is "he didnt win in any primaries, therefore hes not viable" give me a break !! the evangelical in iowa and the mccain machine in new hampshire. mich is romneys home state….he wasnt going to win there anyway..and all of you sheep are so concerned about 5 states together that dont add up to fla. delegates….the idea is to win the election, where how and when is up to the candidate !! how does anyone, that has a strong conviction on the issues and policies, change their mind on their candidate solely because the media has told them to !! if you support a candidate and he still has a viable chance to win the election, then you vote for him…IF giuliani wins FLA, he becomes the front runner. so how can anyone that believed in giuliani before the other primaries, not believe in him now !!!!??? and, how can any republican vote for mccain…. he is a republicrat… a momentum vote is a vote by those who are feeble-minded and have no strong convictions to begin with..IN THAT CASE, stay home because you dont have aclue on policies and issues anyway…

"Oh, so you've forgotten about me since I've decided to take a month-long vacation during Primary Season, eh? Well… 9/11! 9/11! 9/11! 9/11! 9/11! 9/11! TAXCUTS! 9/11!"

Superb strategy. Way to go, Rudy…

That's not speaking ill at all. This is just CNN trying to put a nail in Guliani's coffin because he polls well against their sweetheart Hillary. CNN is as biased as FOX, it used to be so much more even handed until this primary season began.

If the last seven years havent taught you anything,well shame on YOU.It doesnt matter who is elected.The puppet masters are now in full control and the American people no longer have any say about it im sorry to say.More smoke and mirrors, while your rights and freedoms are erroded and your pay checks and savings destroyed.Only Ron Paul and Dennis Kucinich arent on the puppeteer payroll and they wont be allowed the office.

Jason, you're an idiot if you think that tax cuts alone will spur the economy. If that were true, then why haven't Bushes tax cuts reduced the national debt rather than nearly doubled it? Think and stop just repeating what you hear from the party line.

I can't belive it another Republican who's word means nothing to him. I wonder if he could be trusted once in the White House. Mmmm.

Reagan was a fool who believe that Republican were never wrong. 11th commandment, what a pound of you know what? Reagan was more theatrics than presidential. Rudy also broke the "thou shalt not cheat on your spouse" commandment twice.

Ok CNN whats the deal? Ron Paul has beatin Guiliani in every state, he has more total delagates than Guiliani. But as allways CNN has chosen to show Guiliani in florida. Instead of showing Ron Paul. Who has clearly beatin Guiliani

Remember when Giuliani was just hospitalized for the 'flu' (they don't put healthy people in the hospital for flu)

So he's basically been sick all this time and convalescing in Florida. People need to wake up and smell the coffee. The Ghoul is finished.

Rudy lost all credibility when the former mayor of new York was dressed head to toe in Boston Red sox gear.

I thought the 11th commandment was thou shall not marry your cousin, and he broke that one too.

Rudy is poised to win Florida, with NJ, NY and California close in tow. Winning those four states means Rudy is way ahead of the other candidates by far. The strategy makes sense. On Feb 6, we will be all talking about Rudy and the others will slowly fade into the sunset. Do not be misled by the media who is thoroughly obsessed with looks rather than issues. The people shall choose their leader.

Let me guess Rudy, you are vying for a Secretary post in a Republican administration? Dept of Homeland Security perhaps??? You're just gonna have to wait another 4 years!!!

Rudy is locked in a 4 way battle with McCain, Romney and Huckabee? I don't see yet where Rudy is a factor in anything viable at all. I am a Democrat from New York, and even if by some absolute miracle Rudy pulls out a win in Florida and becomes viable, once the Democrats fully trot out the facts about his record as mayor of New York, his lack of competence shortly after he demonstrated leadership on Sept 11th, and prior to that letting the command center being situated under the WTC AFTER it had already been attached – which shows gross incompetence, and on top of it all, alluding to President Bush as a great savior after Sept 11, his associations with losers like Bernie Kerik, his questionable business affiliations with Arab countries, and a litany of other problems, he will become a distant memory in this election. The only reason the Democrats haven't dissed him as yet is because they know he is basically a non-issue. Do I want Rudy as our next President? The answer should be quite obvious from reading this.

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The bias, once again, is so apparent, in the MSM. CNN even reports that there are 6 candidates ahead of Rudy! Thompson and Ron Paul have more of a chance than Mr. 9/11. He's locked in a race for last place by looking at the numbers, with Hunter! When the media can give a balanced account, then I will take more credence in what they report.

That's it? That's getting tough?

I'll make no comment about the candidates, but I don't even know how to respond to a "story" like this. Is CNN and the rest of the media world so desperate for conflict that any mention of one's rivals is "getting tough" and "taking off the gloves" or "breaking the 11th Commandment"?

This has been the cleanest, most courteous presidential campaign in my lifetime. Maybe ever. That these innocuous comments are presented as aggressive is astonishing. Smells like newspeak. Black is white, wrong is right. Why? Because we say it is!

You need conflict? I think there's enough drama in the catastrophic consequences of our current foreign and domestic policies.

A vote for Rudy is a wasted vote.

If you want to see something intelligent come out of Washington, consider Ron Paul. If you believe in liberty, consider Ron Paul. If you think it’s time to put our country back in the hands of the people, consider Ron Paul.

Ron Paul is a true agent of change.

The man loves this country and the constitution. I trust him.

My name is Grover and I approve this message.

Holy hell! Do any of you people really think it matters who gets the nomination or presidency? Nothing's gonna change. The rhetoric and scenery will seem different, but no real change is gonna occur. The cards may get shuffled, but its the same deck.

Watching the Sunday morning news shows today, I suddenly understood the blackballing of JRE last year on CNN & FOX, when he was tied with clinton and obama in iowa for several months. If they manage to eliminate the one Democrat whose ability to win the general election is well-established in the polls – John Edwards, then they will proceed to start every "news" stoy with the inelectability of Sens. Clinton and Obama. Then they will get the Republican president of their choice. South Carolina voter – Vote your OWN judgement! and be glad you can do it in private, and not in the cock-fight-like settings with unregistered voters that the Campaign of Hope staged here at caucuses in Iowa and in Nevada.

"FRED" is now the new four-letter word.

Rudy is a man who can't be trusted. He has run a lousy campaign so far and only on one issue. 9/11. I agree with the other commenter who said that maybe he should run for the governership in the Sunshine State. He thinks he can win the nomination by winning in that state alone. I never cared for him when he was mayor of NYC. I thought that he grandstanded on the day that the towers fell. putting him in the White House would like electing Tony Soprano.

Giuliani has no integrity. Because he is behind he is willing to shed his moral shell and begin breaking his promises. He attempts to justify them by "protecting his reputation" and "defending his character" but in doing so he reveals his character. Vote for someone who doesn't strike at the ankles of his party when he's laying low on the ground – Huckabee!

Hey, if he wants to talk PRO Bush tax cuts, let him. Since most of the country is against those cuts it will merely hasten Rudy's slide into the dustbin of history, where he richly deserves to reside.

Living here in NYC, we experienced the real Rudy. Arrogant, pompous and all-knowing. Rudy pushed through alot of laws which were challenged at the outset and fought all through his years as mayor. The public outcry was loud but could not move him. Once he left, and the courts were looking at these changes Rudy made to New York's laws, many of them were declared unconstitutional and repealed. Rudy is not supported by the very firefighters he claims to revere. Why? Because there was never a time when he truly respected them or any other city workers let alone anyone who disagreed with him. And he showed it. Now it is coming home to roost. My point here is, if you like George Bush, vote for Rudy…they operate in the same cloud.

And Pat Buchanan endorsed this guy?

Gulianni is not what America needs. We don't need another Bush touting the words "9 11″ instilling fear in our country-men to get vote for him.

I hope my home state of Florida will be the round Gulianni leaves the race.

What's the matter CNN, choking up on something?

Rudy "Skull Face of Death" Giuliani does not have national support and seems to have support only from the elderly and those from New York City.

I still remember him from an appearance on THE DAILY SHOW stating he would never run for public office again—this, after his stint as NYC mayor…. Clearly he cannot tell the truth.

What Republicans see in him is beyond me. He sure doesn't look like presidential material to me. Ask any of his wives.

Rudy Giuliani is the only serious candidate with a proven track records of turning thitngs around. This is the very reason why he was and has been attacked so profusely. I've seen through the muck…and found my candidate. Californians for Rudy 2008

Wow.

Scathing.

How will the civilized world go on? If this is everybody's idea of an attack campaign then turn off the television set in February. Your delicate ears will explode.

The bottom line… there is only one Republican with the honor and dignity to lead this country… he happens to also be the only Republican that can beat Hilary. It's John McCain. Go Home Rudy!

we're screwed… the end…

Simply put….
Rudy should graciously welcome PRESIENT HILLARY CLINTON to Florida when she arrives!
Rudy is grabbing at straws and i'm a bit tired of his using "911″ as a campaign measure….ALL americans suffered that horrific day.

O DEAR!! RUDY GIGIO BROKE THE 11th commandment!! God Reagan created
the important commandments for his disciples, but the real divine scawling in
stone did not look kindly on sneaky finances or week-end sojurns with a new
lady person while old lady person is stilll on he legal documents, not to mention
any moral ones (metaphor of course.)
Rudy has no commandments, and breaks any devised or conventional rule
at will when it serves his purposes, and his main purpose is simple: ME==and
that includes 9/11 which was an amazing Broadway Song and Dance to bedazzle
anyone who was not terrified at seeing Cheney in charge of the White House while
planes of our own were sent dashing about towards Pennsylvania when no Arabs
were in or over Pennsylvania==yet/
Heaven spare us all from these inveterate liars who would be ludicrous and
mildly nauseous were things not so gravely urgent in the dangers. If we do not
make peace with Iran soon—they want it and they want Mr.A out–then we will have
allowed Israel to drag us into a global warfare to match their 60 yrs of mindless
assault on the Palestinians.
As for me, Im 72 and planning to move to Canada–the nation that now warns all its foreign workers about the primary danger outside Canada–America's
likelihood to torture anyone captured….legally or not. James McCormick
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Rudy for Guv! Florida is calling you! What a lame campaign strategy to sit on the sidelines get terrible results in the first 5 or so states and then claim you only care about the Floridas, New Yorks and Californias of the World. In a Presidential Election based on Electoral votes that's a pretty arrogant and foolish strategy Mr. G. Rudy has run NYC, has a perception of doing well post-9/11, OK what else? I'll take a big pass!

Not having supported the Bush tax cuts for the rich is supposed to be a bad thing?!

It's funny, until I read about it, I forget Rudy is even running. Ron Paul the supposed non-candidate is on everybody's lips. People start discussing the primaries and I hear Mcain, Romney, Huckabee, and "Wow did you see how well Ron Paul did, nobody expected that" but no one mentions little Rudy. He is like Bill the Cat, or Mickey Mouse, he's gonna get a bunch of votes but no one really expects him to be president.

Guiliani needs to take Lieberman and go back to Israel since they love them more then the US

Rudy is a poison pill.

Well, if there's one thing to smile about a Ron Paul supporter; at least we're kickin' Rudy's butt so far. I think he'll dropout after Florida.

If you all haven't figured this out yet, Rudy is fighting Huckabee for the VP slot, he has no illusions of the Presidency. He is a shrewdpolitician, and a masterful tactitian…

He is no longer the overall poll leader, that's Mcain, he's not the delagate leader, thats Romney. So, why is CNN still covering this lunatic? Because he says he's going to win? Don't all candidates say they're going to win? Why does Guliani get special privlages? He gets more free advertising then even Ron Paul and Paul has beaten him in every state thus far and is even polling higher nationaly. Stop giving this guy any more attention CNN. He's done and everyone knows it turn your camera to a candidate who actually has more then one delagate

Voting to continue the war in Iraq is NOT a tax cut. Just wait until China, Japan, Saudi, etc. want their loans paid off. Anyone who brags about supporting Dubya's "tax cut" is a complete doofus and does not deserve to be a president of anything much less the U.S. Too bad that air boat didn't have wheels on it, the pilot could have driven Rudy and Judy back to N.Y.

Rudy Giuliani will turn this race around. He is the only candidate with a track records of working in a sea of democrats and still manage to make drastic changes to turn one of the largest city around. No other candidates can make this claim. You can stand by your candidate and hope for good positive changes to happen or you can support a candidate that's been there and done it. Four years is a long time to live with waiting, hoping and regrets. My family is supporting Rudy because we are ready to implement his vision to see American have the great turn-around such as NY. Rudy's economic vision is inclusive and not exclusive like other candidates. I support the idea that we need not ignore the middle class to help the poor, nor ignore the poor to help businesses. Rudy's plan provides a win win for all and that is what this country need. Help for the poor, assitance and opportunities for the middle class, a competitive edge for businesses so that more jobs will stay in america…………thus, all will benefit at the end and the solution is a long lasting one. Listen, a $500 tax rebate for one year is not going to get any struggling families out of their financial hole. But strategic tax cut for all will allow relief to families and the competitive edge for US businesses that will provide opportunities a long way into the future. If you want lasting economic change, Rudy is the person to do it………Rudy's got this family vote here in california. God Bless

Where is the candidate's objectives on cleaning-up government's wasteful spending? Take security clearances, for example, the fact that millions of dollars are spent by one agency to award clearances for their employees, but if the employees transfer to another agency, the clearances aren't reciprocal and the investigations and adjudications are performed AGAIN, costing the tax payer many more millions. Department of Homeland Security is a prime example!

Don't you mean 9/11th commandment? It is Giuliani after all

Since no one else has asked the obvious question:

How many other "commandments" has Rudy broken?

Everyone supports tax cuts, but responsible Americans want a balanced budget, not just tax cuts and borrowing.

Pete

I am a strong Democrat and at this point I don't really care who becomes President as long as it is NOT Giuliani. I say that as a former New Yorker who was there during his reign. If he should win in Florida, don't blame it on the transplanted New Yorkers. We have the best reason of all not to vote for that crook.

Being a member of the native american people we want to know what stand these future leaders take in reguards to native rights.We were the first people here and we had everything taken from us in treaties written by the government. The native american people have one of the highest unemployment rates in America but nothing is done to help, why?Many of the reservations live in sub standard conditions with no heat no running water and many with not enough food to live healthy and productive lives.Why in a country like this can this happen? We are a forgotten people despite all we have done to help this nation.We would like to know your stand on this matter. We are a people that needs answers to why we are left behind in a country that we have been in from day one.We as a nation have the right to be heard in this election time because we are people too.Now here is a question DOES OUR VOTE COUNT we are Americans too?

Rudy claims to be the tough guy when it comes to a fight.
Record so far – ran away in Iowa, New Hampshire, Michigan, Nevada and South Carolina – message to Osama – I'll fight you, but only if I'm guaranteed a win
Wow

Rudy can't make it to the end.
Support Mitt Romney.
If you're prejudging Mitt, drop that and check him out.
It's worth your time.

How can anyone support a potential leader of our great national, who has the worst presidential election plan in the history of mankind. Rudy listened to some fool and made a terrible decision to wait till Florida. As the rest of the candidates attended thousands of functions across America, Rudy was on a vacation in Florida. Nothing like telling the rest of the country you mean little to me.

If your concerned about the economy then take a second look at one of the greatest business leaders in the world the look at Mitt. If you think leading by example as a model father and husband is important then look at Mitt. If you think big government needs competent reform I think you should look at one of the best consulting leaders in the world, yes its Mitt. Of course most of you know the president has a huge team to help make decisions. Mitt has shown he surrounds himself with the best leaders… The answer is simple if we want progress, look no further then Mitt Romney.

Guiliani is a repulsive, greasy, opportunistic slimeball, and that about sums it up.

"I opposed the Bush tax cuts?" Rudy, when running for President of the United States, it's not a good idea to associate your name with someone whose approval rating is now in the thirties.

Why would Rudy even say he sided with Bush on anything if he wants to win? Ugh we are sick of Bush Rudy don't you get it? As a Floridian I am doubly sick of that name.

Romney is at the top (or near the top) in every early state. I think that says something to compete in all the states and do well. To my knowledge, he currently has the most delegates and clearly the most money. Say what you may, but there is no question that Romney has the best business/economic experience of any GOP candidate. I'm voting for Mitt, cause I really think he is the only one that can whip Washington's sorry rear end into shape.

RUDY…..OF WHAT VALUE IS IT TO BE 1 FOR 49???

YOU CAN HAVE FLORIDA…YOUR COMPETITION WILL TAKE THE REST OF THEM…

ENJOY ALL OF FLORIDA'S DELEGATES….THEY'RE ALL YOU ARE GONNA GET…

YOU WILL LOSE OVER 3 MILLION VOTES JUST BECAUSE OF THE LDS FAITH…
AND THAT IS IF HALF OF THE MORMONS VOTE FOR MITT…

LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED IN NEVADA…IT WAS A LANDSLIDE FOR MITT….IMAGINE IDAHO, MONTANA, UTAH AND ARIZONA…

MORMONISM IS THE 2ND LARGEST RELIGION IN CALIFORNIA BEHIND CATHOLICISM…I WOULDN'T HOLD MY BREATH THERE EITHER!!!

RUDY GULIANI knows nothing of Commandments or ethics or truth.
He is a war monger who has little respect for marriage, working people or the
health even of those who rushed to the World Trade Center to help save lives.

He is an embarrassment to America and should just go home to his 'love nest'

I am so sickened by his constant banging of the "9-11′ drum as if he were a hero when really he is the reason many great heros are dead.

Just think what could have happened if Ron Paul got 1/2 as much coverage as Mr. 9/11 in the early stages….I've never seen such a stupidly run campaign for as long as I can remember watching the primary process…..

I wonder whats next for him after his failed presidential run…

This is *not* an attack. Our CNN writer is trying to make something of nothing. Rudy is stating a difference of opinion.

BTW, I would not vote Rudy

Mike VE

Do you paste that comment daily here on the ticker? Or are you just spam? You have never answered any of my previous questions in the last few days.

CNN, please get a better spamblocker!!

If elected president ,Rudy will be divisive in the extreme.He is already palying numbers game, campaigning in a very calculating way. Thats smart but not leadership. He has the mentality of a third world dictator. POWER HUNGRY…extremely power hungry !!

Hello all you idiots who voted for John McCain in south carolina did you know McCains a liberal Democrat? South carolina must be full of retired people who suffer from alzheimers. have you ever heard of the McCain Kennedy bill? amnesty for illegal aliens. Why even have elections if people arnt smart enough to vote on the issues. Is the presidential race a popularity contest ?

Tom, Boston MA, what is your problem boy! is everything in your life negative all the time, did you take your meds? if you forgot, you need to tell your mommy to unlock the medicine cabinet and make sure she gives you your valuim.

Good heavens, then you can go outside and play with your barbie dolls.

Stay out of politics boy.

RB from the bay state, it should read from the left state like you are you lib freak, your hero Hitlery pig sty admits she is for the left side, illegal aliens welcomed here, we will pay for your stay here…forever.
We will raise your taxes and build big government for you, we will tax you and your children to death, we will tell you how to live, we will tell you that there is global warming, we will tell you all these hings and you will do them, but as for us "leaders" we will not cahnge anything, we will travel in airplanes while you stay at home, we will share the benefits of being rich as you will support us.

You will be like little chicks in a nest asking to be fed, we will feed you when we feel like it and just enough to let you know you are still hungry.

That sounds like the left alright. You libs are so blind, you follow the leader like a blind man follows his guide dog, that is what Hiltery is a guide dog leading you to destruction. Wake up America! if you want change, don't vote for that dubbled chinned witch!

Go Mitt!

From what I've heard, that's not the only commandment he's broken!! LOL!
He's a sleaze.

Giuliani is the most reasonable candidate the Republicans have. Huckabee and Romney have that fringe, weirdo feel. Not to mention Paul. None of those has any chance of actually winning in November. McCain is better, but has a few negatives, such as age. The ideal ticket would be Giuliani-McCain. People won't care that the VP serves only one term. This ticket win win some of the states with large electoral vote, like New York, PA, Ohio, Florida.

i am not affraid of any of the republicans any of the top 3 democrats could beat any of the gop candidates

Every single Republican candidate in the race right now is one or another form of a joke, except maybe for John McCain (who I disagree with on almost everything, but at least he remains a vaguely honorable man).

Romney? Hilarious- changes positions faster than anyone in politics today, has absolutely no convictions about anything.

Huckabee? A good candidate for Pastor in Chief who looks like Elmer Fudd and sounds about as smart.

Thompson? "Lazy" is an understatement.

Ron Paul? Puh-leeze. All you morons who keep posting "Go Ron Paul" can just keep wasting your time. It's very entertaining.

And finally, Rudy-(9/11)-Giuli-(9/11)-ani-(9/11) who thinks that losing (and sometimes, not even competing in) every primary is a good way to demonstrate that he's a viable candidate. And this latest statement just shows how out of touch he is- the fact that someone didn't support every single Bush tax cut (the tax cuts that have helped to make our hard-won surplus disappear in just 8 years) is a reason to vote against them?

I'm going to enjoy watching the Democrats (either Hillary or Obama) beat any one of these clowns. If this is the best the GOP can do, we Democrats can look forward to a very enjoyable election season.

Guilliani lacks a lot in the character and honesty department; Romney could use some integrity, manners and a more realistic sense of his own self-importance; and Huckabee needs some worldly experience and a lot less “how great I art”. None of these three stooges had the fortitude to serve in uniform! Only McCain has proved himself! If only he can be convinced that illegal aliens need to go!

This is a presidential primary. Why are we talking about the former mayor of New York City, Rudy Giuliani, anyway? We are in the middle of a presidential primary… What?… What do you mean Giuliani is running for president? You gotta be kidding me. Where was he in Iowa, New Hampshire, Michigan, Nevada, and South Carolina? I thought you had to win some delegates in order to become the Republican or Democratic nominee. Somebody needs to wake this guy up and inform him that local public servants are great and all, but we need a man with some political experience to lead the greatest and most influential nation on the planet.

Here's the deal, guys, if Clinton and Romney win their respective nominations, I want the libertarians to draft Ron Paul. Heck, I do not even consider myself in that spectrum. I would vote for him over all of the candidates. If that does not work, let's draft Bloomberg. We need change and a bunch of flip-flopping, so-called "change" as in their views candidates will only create more Iraq occupation, more problems, and I guarantee nobody will have a smart tax program (assuming that they vote for Romney) and nobody will have health care for their children probably because another Republican congressional revolution will bash Madame President in the head. Nothing will change. We need anybody else.

Ron Paul '08. (And I am not even a libertarian! Otherwise, get me a different candidate.)

How do you see it as a four-way battle. He's dead last! Ron Paul is ahead of him!

Desperate times call for desperate measures, I guess…

Can we get some coverage on Rudy's marriage to his cousin? I mean, whats up with those family values, eh?

When Rudy places third in Florida, will he finally drop out?

What about Mostly Dead Fred?

I used to be a squeegee guy. I made a great living and enjoyed being able to bring joy and happiness to many Manhattan motorists. I used to love to squeegee a dirty windshield and watch the smiling face emerge from behind the glass. Sometimes, a customer would be so moved by my actions that they would tip me. Usually this was in the form of a cup of scalding hot coffee, accidently thrown at me I am sure, or a wad of fresh spit, but my best days were when I would be rewarded with a shiny new nickel.

To me, being a squeegee guy wasn't a job, it was a way of life.
I could be myself, and provide an important service for people.

Rudy took that from me, and I will never forget it. After banning people of my profession, I was forced to go back to a life of semi-organized crime.

Shame on you Rudy!

RUDY

YOU NEED TO RETIRE AND MOVE TO FLORIDA WITH THE REST OF THE YANKEES

This CNN story is a classic example of the disservice the media is yet again doing in the campaign. CNN is so excited to see "clash" coming from Rudy….but he is not "speaking ill" of anyone. He is drawing a contrast between his view on the issue and the view or vote of the other candidates. He is doing exactly what voters demand–"tell us how you are different from the other choices."

Argument in the absolute–"I am for lower taxes" is less helpful than the comparative "I am for lower taxes and the other guy is not."

Every time a candidate does this—offers a substantive distinction between themself and the others, the media uses the word "negative." Then Rudy has to explain that he didnt mean to be negative….the voters get a skewed view of the episode because of the sensationalist headline….and around the cycle we go.
I know CNN knows this–of course they do–and they know that fear of a headline saying that they are "going negative" inhibits candidates from giving voters more substantive distinctions between themselves and the other choices. The sad part is when the media is not creative enough to make their stories hit home without distorting and ultimately diluting the campaign itself. And save the sensationalism about negative campaigning for the ubiquitous enough personal attacks and inaccuracies that candidates will inevitable turn to and shouldn't.

Can't we just pin the candidates' pictures on a dart board, and throw a dart to see who will be our next president? No lobbyists, no campaigning, no attack ads.

America's Myth

Rudy is not simply a 9/11 candidate (although his leadership during that crisis should be applauded . . .). Take a look at his RECORD as mayor of New York. He is a candidate who has DONE SOMETHING . . . standing up to organized crime as a prosecutor, cleaning up Times Square, lowering the NY crime rate dramatically, etc., etc. And, perhaps most satisfying of all, he got rid of those annoying squeegee guys at the entrances to Manhattan!! This guy knows how to get things done!!

Let the corporate neo-con candidates spend their money during this drawn out campaign, and drop them broke, financially and morally, at the election.

Voters,
change your mind every day,

give a different name to the pollsters every time,

go to every rally for every candidate and

have three meals a day at their expense,

don't forget to take and wave their pickets and banners while you're there and throw them in to dumps later, so that they have to order more of them,

make them all run to the end.

that's all these pigs are good for and that's GOOD for the people's economy!!!

He's broken so many Commandments already, probably thought no one would notice.

I don't consider Rooty's statements an " attack " . Rooty is usually nasty but this time he is simply stating his campaign position . Of course , his latest 911 ad was tasteless in the extreme . Overall it seems that this repub race will be a free for all for a while yet…………….but this fellow is now just a footnote and a lesson in how not to run a campaign………………….

Tax cuts ARE good for the economy. This is being demonstrated in multiple countries across the world right now. The best "stimulus" we could have right now is a reduced corporate tax rate, which would create jobs, spur more investment, and encourage US companies to use more of their capital HERE rather than abroad. The high US corporate tax rate is doing nothing but harm.

Actually, Giuliani isn't doing anything that the others aren't.

They all trash each other and then try to claim they're Reagan-esque.

Rush Limpbawl and the other blabbermouths in the right-wing media have been savaging McCain, Paul, and Huckabee since day one.

Rudy gets attention because he actually believes he's going to win – now THAT'S funny.

I was intrigued by "young voter"'s comment concerning taxes, national debt, social security, and medicare. Apparently he/she wants the national debt lowered, social security guaranteed, medicare improved, and taxes lowered. Does this mean young voters haven't learned arithmetic in school?

Rudy is running off a cliff, not for president of Florida.

Hell, he's broken most of the other ten commandments, so why not the 11th?

This buffoon is going nowhere.

Lte me correct the previous comment… Rudy was in New Hampshire 35 DAYS last year.

I am voting for MITT ROMNEY!!!!!

Mitt has not been in Washington for years like John McLaim, Clinton and Obama.

Mitt has held executive positions as a Govenor and in private business, Obama, Clinton and John McLaim have only worked in Washington they do not have a clue about private business or the American economy.

Mitt is a conservative that’s why the media hates him; John McLaim is a liberal just look who he associates with Kennedy, Feingold, the gang of 14, ect. and that’s why the media loves John McLaim.

Mitt is against amnesty for illegal aliens; Obama, Clinton and John McLaim are for amnesty for illegal aliens.

Mitt is for tax cuts, Obama, Clinton and John McLaim are against tax cuts and want to raise our taxes.

Mitt is for conservative judges, Obama, Clinton and John McLaim are for liberal judges.

Mitt wants to free Americans and American business from the federal government Obama, Clinton and John McLaim want big government and are responsible for big government we have.

Mitt will fight to protect this country and build a strong military; Obama, Clinton and John McLaim stood by when al-Qaeda attacked our interests in the 1990 and the 1980s.

Mitt Romney is the right change for America

Vote for Mitt!!!

The notion that Rudy did not campaign in New Hampshire is completely false. He was there 35 times last year.

Yet….the only moderate running….you'd think that since 70% of the population describe themselves as "moderate" – he'd show better –

I really hope his strategy works….a social liberal/fiscal conservative is exactly what we need….unless the Democrats end up running Hillary….(and Giuliani doesn't get the nod) – Obama will get my vote…go Giuliani!!!

Rudy it is time to find another mistress who won't care if she isn't going to the white house.

There are alot of NYer's in Florida that won't forget guiliani the way that he forgot the firemen that sifted through the devastation of 911.

The crookedness of his team.
Tax dollars used to protect his mistress, and remember how his wife found out about the other woman and divorce at a press conference.

We want a president that represents ALL of the USA, not just a portion.

guiliani's strategy is about guiliani, nothing else.

He has the morals of a mongoose.

rudy is running for president of florida.

Of course you supported the Bush tax cuts-they were aimed at wealthy folks like you, Rudy, and have hurt the rest of us. We aren't buying it!

Well, the American politics has become a joke. I have followed it and I fail to understand how a population of close to 300 million people has become so dumb as to let 10% of its "special interest" states select a president for all.
Probably, the Giuliani strategy is an eye opener for all of you American electors.
Rudy went to Florida to get away from the "circus-like" primaries completed to far.
How can you call this an election is beyond people's mind. Everyone is a "flip-flopper", and at heart a phony. From Obama, the master illusionist, Hilary Clinton
the "plastic performer", Romney the " late night show ventriloquist", Huckabee
" the charlatan of a fossilized God", " Edwards "the high school socialist dreamer"
.Ron Paul " a white supremacist, suffering from dementia".
If all, the only decent person that has remained a "human" and not abecome a political clown has been Giulilani.(Fo crying out aloud you are chastising this guy just because he did his JOB as a Mayor and as a crisis-leader!)
He will not win, not because of his strategy, but
because the American electorate consists of only 10% who use their brain..
the other 90% vote like sheep. NO! then look at the percentage of people who
have already selected your "presidents", in your so called "demon-cracy).

Rudy's day are numbered. All that money wasted on a snake in the grass. Good to see the american public hasn't been duped by this disgrace of a man. Bloomberg stands a far better chance than Rudy. And about him supporting Ron Paul.. That would be funny!!!

Sems like the only man with a plan, and the only one who is actually giving straight talk, is getting no love……… GO RON PAUL

Apparently Rudy hasn't done his reading assignment yet, or else he would bow out and support Ron Paul

Mitt will surprise the nation when he takes Florida. He is the man. He has the experience, leadership, and morals our country needs. He will be the nominee. We support you overseas.
Go Romney!

Rudy please go away, you are embarrasing yourself.

Rudy should not be running for puiblic office.
What recommends him?
He can't run a home/house. How many homes has he broken up. He can't keep his flock together. Are his own kids supporting him? His mistresses are his priority. He is honeymooning at the public's expense.
In Britain he would not be allowed to run for the top job as a divorcee.
Rudy, stop living the lie about yourself and your opponents.
America is a gracious land. Just go into the setting sun and bed down with some broad, if she will have you outside of the spotlight.

American voters should watch against the notion to personalise their intentions when voting for a candidate. I am convinced that the best person for the job as president of America will be in the end the person who values family as the cornerstone of the USA and has a balanced veiw on local and foreign policy and of course has and does the honest thing. The world is watching you Candidates closely. I am an South Afrcan. I have been and is still reeling from our things from the past. True democracy comes at a price. USA choose with wisdom and keep the fight clean. Yes canvass and fight for what is right and just, but dont do it to gain points on the short term as it would most definitly come and haunt you. You are a great nation. Choose the right person who could take you to the next level of greatness.

Rudy WILL win Florida:) Go Guiliani!!!

The title of the article is a joke in and of itself since every single Republine/Democrat candidate has attacked every other Republican/Democrat candidate in the race.

First posters comments are the comments of someone who is either oblivious to how politics typically work or just chooses to ignore the flaws of his own given candidate.

Rudy, go out of this race!

Well I Live and vote in Florida. I am voting for Rudy Gilliani

I agree with Young Voter. The future generation is going to pay dearly for the national debt, social security, and so on. The Bush tax cuts are not going to help lighten the burden on the young adults of today. I don't blame McCain and Romney for not being in favor of them. With Rudy bringing that up, along with the little care he has shown for the other states that have already gone past in the primaries, it makes me wonder if he really cares for the American people as a whole. The one who seems to care the most to me is Romney. He seems to be putting together detailed plans to boost the economy, and is even sharing those plans with the public now. He also has a brilliant track record with fixing financial problems with his personal success in business, the 2002 Winter Olympics, and being govenor in Massachusetts. Huckabee has proven to be a very nice and personable man, but I worry if he really plans on doing all the things he claims he will do. McCain is very experienced and knows the ins and outs of Washington. If I had to make a 2nd choice for a republican, I would have to chose McCain. I only wish he would focus more on what is going to be done about the economy and the future. Young Voter, I hope that things don't turn out as hard as they are looking to end up. The Bush Tax cuts will not put a big enough dent in, so I believe that Gulliani is ruled out as the right choice for president and Romney is the best choice, followed by McCain.

he's sick. noboby will vote for him

The former mayor is currently locked in a four-way battle for first place in the state with Romney, McCain and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee.

Are you kidding!? He is in 6th place! behind Thompson and Paul! Try not to be obviously bias.

All of a sudden Ron Paul looks a lot more relevant than Guiliani. Nevada thought so.

RUDY Sentence Structure: insert noun, insert verb, 911.

GO RON PAUL!

"He would steer it away from the far religious right and would be objective on many social issues."

is that why he accepted Pat Robertson's endorsement?

Rudy, give it up and go home before you get embarrassed. Romney is on the way to the White House. If he wins Florida he'll carry most of the Feb 5th states, then it will be over. His economic and immigration plans will beat out anything the Dems can offer.

Rudy should be ashame of the comunication or the lack of on 9/11…
A lot of emergency people would not have run in building with a 747 air plane crashed in it with full fuel tanks…
Rudy can't react never mind of acting…
We know your wife will probably leave you after you lose, but, c'est la vie!!!

I admit Rudy isn't the one to take on Hillary. But neither is McCain. What
worries me is when 70% of Republicans in Conn. vote for Joe Lieberman
and hand the Senate over to Harry Reid. These northern bozos could do
the same thing by voting for McCain(endorsed by Lieberman) and then
the result is HRC.

McCain will win Florida

Thank God the majority of American voters see the Real Guiliani.
He's just another 'fear monger' like Cheney and Bush before him.He probably checks under his bed and under his toilet seat for terrorists before he goes to sleep every night!
God luck mayor!
I think you join the rest of the New Yorkers who have moved to Florida and yes, maybe you could run for mayor or 'something'.

Why is the GOP always singing the single note of "tax cuts?" …. without ever mentioning "spending cuts?"

Because they are the "borrow and spend" party!!!! Never met a deficit they didn't love!! What few feeble attempts made at cutting spending means less money for children's health care and veterans benefits.

The energy bill left in government subsidies for big oil …. didn't bother their huge profits (that's your tax cut theory) but left in place the flow of money going from the government to the oil companies so they (gasp!) survive!!

The party of the bridge to no where – couldn't have dreamed up a better obituary for the Republicans.

Now Bush is proposing a $150 billion stimulus package – without every noting where the money is coming from – from one of your pockets into the other … ah, yes, conservative fiscal responsibility!

It is so interesting to see the falsehoods put out by posters who should know better or perhaps they dont?

Rudy G (9/11) wants to be president but has ducked (9/11) South Carolina, Michigan, New hampshire and is making a stand in Florida. That should work as well as did Thompson's in South Carolina. Of course I have a lot more respect for Fred Thompson . I know Rudy G (9/11) is basing his campaign on something, but I dont know whar because he doesnt stay in a state long enough to asked him.

Mitt Romney is trying to be all things to all people. Actually he is on record as both not to fond of the Bush tax cuts and also as being lukewarm to them while being governor, Now he was for them even when he wasnt sure . Amazing

John MCcain again.. He wasnt for the tax cuts because they were not in the Reagan form of a tax cut. There was no decreases in federal spending with the Bush tax cuts.

Seriously IF you are a republican and dont want the Clinton News Network to spoon feed Hillary to the voters. YOu need to be voting for John MCCain

There's going to be a big surprise in Florida….MITT ROMNEY.

Rudy needs to follow Hunter's lead and quit. His last stand is Florida and he'll do a Custer imitation to Florida's Little Bighorn. He's all about one thing : 9/11. Nobody cares anymore about his supposed leadership that day because he was exposed as a fraud long ago.

Time to leave, Rudy. You knew you couldn't beat Hillary in New York for Senate so you bailed under a crock excuse. You can't beat ANYBODY for President, so go ahead, create a crock excuse again and leave, and don't le the door his you in the head on the way out.

Hey Rudy, how does the Governer of Massachussets support or not support tax cuts made by an administration? We are not as dumb as you think we are Guliani.

You might want to study Huckabee's speech on concession and get ready for when Romney takes Florida.

Does Rudy really think that all the New Yorkers in Florida are Reublican? 90% of them are Dems.

McCain spoke at the DNC convention and can only win when liberals can vote, he's not conservative, he's an ornery old man, "Hey kid get off my lawn!"

If he didn't want the bridge to nowhere he could have philibustered, but he didn't. I wouldn't buy that anymore than his mockery of the GOP.

The scariest thing for me is that so many uninformed people are allowed to vote.
Just look at these other posts. Where do you all come up with this? Someone voted for Kerry? Someone is voting for McCain? I really fear for the future of my children. Romney is by far the best choice to get us back on track.

Rudy needs to get a life! John McCain voted against the tax cuts because he wanted them to cut spending also. Gee, could it be that John was right. Now we need to have a stimulus package, and how are we going to pay for that?

Since he wasn't on Capital Hill, Giuliani can "SAY" he did or did not support anything at all and it is meaningless. There's no evidence to really prove or dispute him because he simply wasn't one of the people elected to vote on these issues. This needs to be made clear if reporting the facts, is among your goals. Otherwise this could be very misleading.

Rudy's latest ad was a disgrace. By invoking 911, a lot of people let him slide because he was the mayor of New York, but using those images he has really lowered the bar. I remember when I believed Bush about WMDs and supported the war in Iraq. But after 2003 I realized our country was in a grip of fear. Mostly, because Bush and Cheny were going around the country screaming about terrorists are around every corner. Then I realized that since the beginning of time,men have always used fear to control the so-called common man. When in 2004 I told family members I was voting for John Kerry they told me I was a defeatist, I would not waver, my mother told me Kerry was not moral, I still held my ground. And I will go to grave claiming that I voted for John Kerry. It might not mean much, but for me it does!

I'm hoping our next president will avoid taxing me into oblivion. As it is, my generation is already going to get screwed on the national debt, social security, and Medicare; I don't see any politician(s) willing to sacrifice for us. So as long as there isn't much hope for us in the future, at least let us keep more of the money that we work for and enjoy the present. I don't see any Democrat that would allow that, and only 2 or 3 of the Republicans would support tax cuts.

You can tell the media has been very preoccupied with Giuliani. They fear him most. Why? Because he would wipe the floor with any of the Democrats. Giuliani is a man who would revolutionize the Republican party. He would steer it away from the far religious right and would be objective on many social issues. That is a danger for liberals across the country and that is why the media is going after him here in yet another example of their hatred for him. How is stating facts about someones record an attack? He is clearly not attacking anybody or violating any commandment. He is drawing a clear distinction between himself and the others.

Rudy is toast. His strategy of waiting until Florida to win was ill advised at best, completely idiotic at worst. He has made Florida a MUST win and he isn't going to place higher then third.

Enough of Giuliani, he is the true fringe candidate that nobody cares about.

Excuse me,
But Mitt was a little busy running a state and did not have a "vote" in the very thing in which you speak about.
He was all "FOR" the tax cuts..but his opinion didn't matter!!!
Let's get the story straight Guiliani.

Supporting the tax cuts is not something I would brag about.

I don't understand why Rudy Giuliani is even running for president.

Name recognition? Oh, I get it. We're that shallow of a country that we consider him a viable candidate because he had a nice photo-op with firefighters on 9/11.

I love America.

Wow, did this guy ever fall off the face of the earth.

Nice stategy there, Rudi.

Oh well, I guess you can't just endlessly exploit 9-11 forever without some blowback.

Rudy-

How exactly did Mitt oppose the Bush tax cuts!? I have paid attention to his campaign for a year and researched his record as governor and from what I see he has always come down on the side of lowering taxes. . .

Rudy, come on, just because you don't have any other song to sing than the two notes of "I was Mayor of NY during 9/11″ and "I supported the Bush tax cuts" doesn't mean you need to start splitting hairs with Romney on the issue. McCain, no problem, it's public record he voted twice (not just once, but twice) against the tax cuts. But Romney…come on. You know Romney supports tax cuts. You're being disingenuous.

Is this guy still in the race? Rudy basking in the sun in Florida while all the other candidates have been treading through snow and rain doesn't seem right. It's like they're all running in a marathon and Rudy suddenly gets out of his golf cart on mile 16 and just starts running.

Welcome to the race Rudy (finally)

Rudy, you're done. Go McCain!!

Guiliani has embarked on the most unusual of strategies and if it works politics will never be the same. Will it work? It's highly doubtful. While he has been given nearly free rein in Florida his poll numbers are not impressive and others have "fought the good fight" and laid out a case for their nominations. When everything is said and done these three things will determine the outcome: money, message and victories. Mitt Romney has all three and will be the Republican nominee. Rudy's best hope is win or finish a very strong second and Romney to finish a weak fourth thus clouding the race leading up to Super Tuesday. No gonna happen!

I think all the republicans are terrified of Ron Paul. Giulliani above all should fear him the most. He has been beaten by RP in all but two of the primaries. Not only did RP come in second in the popular vote in Nevada, the media has completely ignored the fact that it is the "delegates" that count in Nevada. The popular vote has nothing to do with Nevada's presedential nomination. AND, from what I hear, Ron Paul has been winning HUGE numbers of delegates. What does that mean? Well, it means that Ron Paul might actually have more votes for president (delegates) that Romney. The only problem is, Nevada doesn't release thier republican delegate counts until April, so it looks like we will have to wait and see who "really" won in Nevada……..Do your own research…….think for yourself…………..

Florida, knows better then most "You can tell a tree by it's fruit" What you say and do as a candidate is your fruit. Breaking the 11th comandment is not good fruit.

I'm honestly surprised that he is in the top four for Florida…lately he has been doing pretty bad in the primaries.

Giuliani is still a contender? I never know if I add enough i's in his name.

The only state he is actively campaigning is is Florida. The last time I checked the President was supposed to be the President of the United States. Florida is NOT the only state.

Perhaps he should simply run for Governor of Florida. Maybe that would be a better job calling and fit.

Rudy, the light at the end of the tunnel is within view. Its not the General Election. It is late in the night after the precincts close here in Florida. Enjoy retirement, for it begins in earnest the day after.

Rudy (9/11), Rudy (9/11), Rudy (9/11). As a presidential candidate, you make a great former mayor.

You have been less active in this campaign than Thompson and you want to try to gain the advantage by blasting those that have been in there from the start? Why don't you save yourself the embarassment of losing big in Florida and quit now.

“I supported the Bush tax cuts. John McCain voted with the Democrats against the Bush tax cuts — twice. And Mitt Romney did not, clearly, support the Bush tax cuts."

That is a fact. John McCain's voting record is a matter of public record. And Mitt Romney's position has been made clear throughout the year. This isn't an attack, this is pointing out a simple difference that is available for anyone to see. Don't make this out to be some huge thing about him breaking his "11th commandment" — it's just him pointing out how HE in particular has been consistently supporting lower taxes.

Way to go, Rudy! Stick with a losing formula since Bush's tax cuts of the wealthy have done absolutely nothing to help the economy. A proven loser of trickle on the middle class tax strategy – it failed yet again so when do you finally give it up?

who cares? Giuliani is running the most foolish campaign i've seen in my life – you cant get single digits in every single state and then claim that you're not "competing" in those states, especially when one of those states is the 8th largest in the Union and a swing state. what are you going to do when you dont get the nomination, say that you weren't competing for that either? i cant wait for him to fall flat on his face in Florida just like Thompson did in South Carolina

THE FLORIDA HONEY MOON IS OVER RUDY.

Rudy keeps getting married to have another Honey moon.

He may have to do it again because the Florida Honeymoon is over.

Rudy is Breaking Promises Already. Rudy cannot be trusted.

RUDY IS IN TROUBLE ALREADY.