That's the Ticket: Bush to Pick Rudy Giuliani
Monday July 26, 2004
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani, the hero of 9-11, is being secretly courted to become President George W. Bush's running mate in the November election, The ENQUIRER has learned.
Sources say Republican Party officials want Giuliani, who showed so much leadership and courage during the attack on the World Trade Center in 2001, to replace current VP Dick Cheney on the ticket.
They are convinced Rudy is the secret weapon that could defeat Democratic hopefuls John Kerry and John Edwards.
"It's Rudy's if he wants it," a close source told The ENQUIRER. "The GOP floated rumors about Rudy in June to see what the reaction would be -- and they found overwhelming support. In early July, top Republican officials approached Rudy secretly to determine if he wants to join President Bush's ticket.
SPECIAL ENERGY
"Rudy can add a special energy to the ticket right now that Cheney lacks and others mentioned, such as Colin Powell, don't seem to have. That energy and special love, which the country saw in him during the 9-11 crisis, is something that is much needed for Bush if he wants to gain reelection."
Cheney's reputation as a stuffed shirt and his connections to the war-services company, Halliburton, have made him unpopular with many Americans in recent months. Sources say Cheney wants to stay on, but in the end, he'll do what's best for the ticket.
Giuliani, meanwhile, is busy in the private sector with his company Bio-ONE, but sources say the opportunity to help his country and help the President is very appealing. He has until August to make up his mind.
"And what better visual than to have Bush introduce Rudy as his No. 2 at the Republican Convention in August in New York City," said an insider.
Republican activist Bob Tennant agrees that Giuliani is the popular choice for the ticket in 2004.
"He's the Republican no Democrat could say anything negative about. He saved New York City." -- PAOLA LEVA
Monday July 26, 2004
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani, the hero of 9-11, is being secretly courted to become President George W. Bush's running mate in the November election, The ENQUIRER has learned.
Sources say Republican Party officials want Giuliani, who showed so much leadership and courage during the attack on the World Trade Center in 2001, to replace current VP Dick Cheney on the ticket.
They are convinced Rudy is the secret weapon that could defeat Democratic hopefuls John Kerry and John Edwards.
"It's Rudy's if he wants it," a close source told The ENQUIRER. "The GOP floated rumors about Rudy in June to see what the reaction would be -- and they found overwhelming support. In early July, top Republican officials approached Rudy secretly to determine if he wants to join President Bush's ticket.
SPECIAL ENERGY
"Rudy can add a special energy to the ticket right now that Cheney lacks and others mentioned, such as Colin Powell, don't seem to have. That energy and special love, which the country saw in him during the 9-11 crisis, is something that is much needed for Bush if he wants to gain reelection."
Cheney's reputation as a stuffed shirt and his connections to the war-services company, Halliburton, have made him unpopular with many Americans in recent months. Sources say Cheney wants to stay on, but in the end, he'll do what's best for the ticket.
Giuliani, meanwhile, is busy in the private sector with his company Bio-ONE, but sources say the opportunity to help his country and help the President is very appealing. He has until August to make up his mind.
"And what better visual than to have Bush introduce Rudy as his No. 2 at the Republican Convention in August in New York City," said an insider.
Republican activist Bob Tennant agrees that Giuliani is the popular choice for the ticket in 2004.
"He's the Republican no Democrat could say anything negative about. He saved New York City." -- PAOLA LEVA
It reads like a mystery, a novel. It's well written.
-- Dubya's assessment of the 9/11 Commission's report, and a statement I'm sure will make the country feel a whole lot better, Crawford, Texas, Jul. 26, 2004
Mayor George Van Dusen of Skokie, thanks for coming, George. Great first name.
-- The latest in a long series of W. supposedly complimenting another while patting himself on the back.
By the way, to whom much has been given, much is owed. Not only are we leading the world in terms of encouraging freedom and peace, we're feeding the hungry. We're taking care of, as best as we possibly can, the victims of HIV/AIDS.
-- Dubya tries to quote scripture here (Luke 12:48 - "To whom much is given, much is required."), only his version means the exact opposite, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Jul. 20, 2004
In the campaign, you'll hear, we're going only to tax the rich. That's what you'll hear. Now, this is from a fellow who has promised about $2 trillion of new spending thus far. And only taxing the rich, first of all, creates a huge tax gap, which means buyer beware. You see, if you can't raise enough by taxing the rich, guess who gets to pay next? Yes, the not rich. That's all of us.
-- Dubya actually tries again to convince an audience that he's from the middle class, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Jul. 20, 2004
I went to the United Nations and said, he's [Saddam Hussein is] a threat. And they agreed with the fact that he was a threat, by a 15 to nothing vote in the United Nations Security Council. See, the world spoke. Not only America speak, the world spoke.
-- Conjugation issues in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, Jul. 9, 2004
-- Dubya's assessment of the 9/11 Commission's report, and a statement I'm sure will make the country feel a whole lot better, Crawford, Texas, Jul. 26, 2004
Mayor George Van Dusen of Skokie, thanks for coming, George. Great first name.
-- The latest in a long series of W. supposedly complimenting another while patting himself on the back.
By the way, to whom much has been given, much is owed. Not only are we leading the world in terms of encouraging freedom and peace, we're feeding the hungry. We're taking care of, as best as we possibly can, the victims of HIV/AIDS.
-- Dubya tries to quote scripture here (Luke 12:48 - "To whom much is given, much is required."), only his version means the exact opposite, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Jul. 20, 2004
In the campaign, you'll hear, we're going only to tax the rich. That's what you'll hear. Now, this is from a fellow who has promised about $2 trillion of new spending thus far. And only taxing the rich, first of all, creates a huge tax gap, which means buyer beware. You see, if you can't raise enough by taxing the rich, guess who gets to pay next? Yes, the not rich. That's all of us.
-- Dubya actually tries again to convince an audience that he's from the middle class, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Jul. 20, 2004
I went to the United Nations and said, he's [Saddam Hussein is] a threat. And they agreed with the fact that he was a threat, by a 15 to nothing vote in the United Nations Security Council. See, the world spoke. Not only America speak, the world spoke.
-- Conjugation issues in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, Jul. 9, 2004
Probably the best reason to put me back in there is so that Laura has got four more years as the First Lady.
-- You said it Dubya, not me, Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin, May 7, 2004
What the country needs is a leader who speaks clearly.
-- Dubya inadvertently talks himself out of a job, Kalamazoo, Michigan, May 3, 2004
REPORTER: You, yourself, have acknowledged that Osama bin Laden was not a central focus of the administration in the months before September 11th. "I was not on point," you told the journalist, Bob Woodward, "I didn't feel that sense of urgency." Two-and-a-half years later, do you feel any sense of personal responsibility for September 11th?
DUBYA: Let me put that quote to Woodward in context. He had asked me if I was -- something about killing bin Laden. That's what the question was. And I said, compared to how I felt at the time, after the attack, I didn't have that -- I also went on to say, my blood wasn't boiling, I think is what the quote said. I didn't see -- I mean, I didn't have that great sense of outrage that I felt on September the 11th. I was -- on that day I was angry and sad. Angry that al Qaeda had -- well, at the time -- thought al Qaeda -- found out shortly thereafter it was al Qaeda -- had unleashed this attack. Sad for those who lost their life.
-- In other words, Osama bin Laden wasn't a central focus, Prime Time Press Conference #3, White House, Apr. 13, 2004
-- You said it Dubya, not me, Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin, May 7, 2004
What the country needs is a leader who speaks clearly.
-- Dubya inadvertently talks himself out of a job, Kalamazoo, Michigan, May 3, 2004
REPORTER: You, yourself, have acknowledged that Osama bin Laden was not a central focus of the administration in the months before September 11th. "I was not on point," you told the journalist, Bob Woodward, "I didn't feel that sense of urgency." Two-and-a-half years later, do you feel any sense of personal responsibility for September 11th?
DUBYA: Let me put that quote to Woodward in context. He had asked me if I was -- something about killing bin Laden. That's what the question was. And I said, compared to how I felt at the time, after the attack, I didn't have that -- I also went on to say, my blood wasn't boiling, I think is what the quote said. I didn't see -- I mean, I didn't have that great sense of outrage that I felt on September the 11th. I was -- on that day I was angry and sad. Angry that al Qaeda had -- well, at the time -- thought al Qaeda -- found out shortly thereafter it was al Qaeda -- had unleashed this attack. Sad for those who lost their life.
-- In other words, Osama bin Laden wasn't a central focus, Prime Time Press Conference #3, White House, Apr. 13, 2004
HILLER: "Can you name the president of Chechnya?"
DUBYA: "No, can you?"
HILLER: "Can you name the president of Taiwan?"
DUBYA: "Yeah, Lee."
HILLER: "Can you name the general who is in charge of Pakistan?"
DUBYA: "Wait, wait, is this 50 questions?"
HILLER: "No, it's four questions of four leaders in four hot spots."
DUBYA: "The new Pakistani general, he's just been elected, not elected, this guy took over office. It appears this guy is going to bring stability to the country and I think that's good news for the sub-continent."
HILLER: "Can you name him?"
DUBYA: "General. I can't name the general. General."
HILLER: "And the prime minister of India?"
DUBYA: "The new prime minister of India is - (pause) No."
Then Bush hit back.
DUBYA: "Can you name the foreign minister of Mexico?"
HILLER: "No sir, but I would say to that, I'm not running for President."
-- Showing his extensive knowledge of world politics and capacity to accept criticism, or not, when questioned by Andy Hiller, political correspondent for WHDH-TV, Nov. 3, 1999
DUBYA: "No, can you?"
HILLER: "Can you name the president of Taiwan?"
DUBYA: "Yeah, Lee."
HILLER: "Can you name the general who is in charge of Pakistan?"
DUBYA: "Wait, wait, is this 50 questions?"
HILLER: "No, it's four questions of four leaders in four hot spots."
DUBYA: "The new Pakistani general, he's just been elected, not elected, this guy took over office. It appears this guy is going to bring stability to the country and I think that's good news for the sub-continent."
HILLER: "Can you name him?"
DUBYA: "General. I can't name the general. General."
HILLER: "And the prime minister of India?"
DUBYA: "The new prime minister of India is - (pause) No."
Then Bush hit back.
DUBYA: "Can you name the foreign minister of Mexico?"
HILLER: "No sir, but I would say to that, I'm not running for President."
-- Showing his extensive knowledge of world politics and capacity to accept criticism, or not, when questioned by Andy Hiller, political correspondent for WHDH-TV, Nov. 3, 1999
How is it Wild Bill, person who has never had a political position in his life, could name all these people in the Hiller interview (and their current replacements) and yet George cannot? I mean maybe I have an above-average interest in world politics, affairs, and economics, but shouldn't our President be even more vigorously interested???
It's really funny now how you radical liberals think bashing Bush is going to help your cause. It's obvious all the hate towards Mr. Bush is turning away the normal democrats. They may not vote for Bush in droves, however, some will just stay home because of the pure hate and low down tactics the left is resulting to during a time of war. So keep up the good work as you keep the sensible democrats home. You would think with all the bashing and the dem convention Bush would be down in the polls by 15%
"the pure hate and low down tactics the left is resulting to during a time of war."
you can't be serious right?
I am quoting the u.s. president verbatim, why would this constitute a "low down tactic", i am posting an interview showcasing his pitless ignorance of even the basics in the world's geopolitical map, let alone world affairs.
You are very misinformed.
you can't be serious right?
I am quoting the u.s. president verbatim, why would this constitute a "low down tactic", i am posting an interview showcasing his pitless ignorance of even the basics in the world's geopolitical map, let alone world affairs.
You are very misinformed.
Someone asked Reagan when he was running for President if he could name the President of Iran. Reagan said "no, but I can tell you one thing. He's going to know mine."
There is little reason why a presidential candidate running for office should know the nuts and bolts of every hot spot in the world. It is a little like asking Dusty Baker who is going to start Game 1 in the playoffs...not very relevent until he actually has to deal with it.
By the way, a reporter asked John Edwards some similar questions and he refused to answer. Considering how he didn't know who Yitzak Rabin was, it was likely a smart move on his part.
There is little reason why a presidential candidate running for office should know the nuts and bolts of every hot spot in the world. It is a little like asking Dusty Baker who is going to start Game 1 in the playoffs...not very relevent until he actually has to deal with it.
By the way, a reporter asked John Edwards some similar questions and he refused to answer. Considering how he didn't know who Yitzak Rabin was, it was likely a smart move on his part.
After the stock market went into the toilet today, and the jobs number for July was abysmal, there must be a lot of spastic sphincters at the White House.
W may choke on his nuts this weekend. The stock market it tumbling downward and that can only mean one thing. These boys are in big trouble. Iraq is not going to to in the Repubs. The economy is. These guys have really fractured the economy with the war + there were no jobs created.
When has there ever been a war and the economy went into the tank? Just about never. Oh, except for 1992 after the 1st Gulf War by Papa Bush.
Like father like son. If the market continues to slide through Aug. and Sept. it will be predicting a Kerry win. If the market goes up, then Bush will be the winner.
