Originally Posted By vbdad55 Giulliani seemed to be more on his way out for 'personal' reasons that any issues as mayor if I recall - but I defer to those who live there to give more info. I do seem to remember reading alot about the fact it was likely his last term though. I actually kind of like some things he has to say ( and saw him speak - did a nice job at a local university) - but I don't think he'll be the nominee when the dust settles...the real problem is I don't see anyone emerging and that concerns me. Huckabee anyone ?
Originally Posted By Dabob2 Guiliani was hugely unpopular on Sept. 10, 2001. That was partly to do with how shabbily he treated his (still) wife, but also due to the finances of the city, his inability to do anything to help the school system despite repeated promises, his high-handedness in general, and his sometimes poisonous treatment of the city's minorities. New Yorkers had really had enough of him, and even now after 9/11, most NYC voters will not vote for him for president. As for the relative hold that "base" or "fringe" (if you prefer) groups have on their respective party nominees, no serious GOP contender has been able to be pro-choice or pro-gay for decades now. Guiliani may break that pattern, but we'll see how many votes he gets down south when push comes to shove. It's worth remembering that not a single vote has been cast yet.
