Red State (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Over the last few days, speculation concerning Rudy Giuliani’s plans for 2010 has run rampant. I have seen stories variously claiming with certainty that Rudy will run for governor, that he won’t run for governor, that he hasn’t decided whether to run for governor, that he will run for Senate, and that he hasn’t decided anything yet. Provided that Rudy hasn’t already...
Political Ticker (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Poll: Paterson's TV ads still not helping. (CNN) -- A new poll suggests that the big television ad push by New York Gov. David Paterson's campaign may not be quite as effective as he'd hoped: A Marist College survey released Friday indicates that 56 percent of New York state voters have seen at least one [...]
Capitol confidential (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Speaking to reporters after speaking to Americorps volunteers, Gov. David Paterson said that legislative leaders still failed to grasp the consequences of failing to address the deficit now. Paterson said Moody’s Investors Service has released a report noting that the state is in peril of seeing its current Aa3 credit rating downgraded as cash reserves run [...]
The Reaction (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
By Michael J.W. Stickings Rudy Giuliani has apparently decided not to run for governor of New York and may instead seek the GOP nomination to run against Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand next year. (Giuliani's people are denying this .) Rudy Giuliani, shameless exploiter of 9/11 , would-be torturer-in-chief , and neo-fascist thug , not to mention presidential campaign failure , a man with no national...
Israel Matzav (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Here's one way Republicans can attract Jewish voters: Nominate strongly pro-Israel candidates like former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani (pdf link) (Hat Tip: Rosner's Domain). But, what if Giuliani makes a bid for the U.S. Senate? Giuliani leads U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, the Democrat appointed by Governor David Paterson to fill the vacant seat left by Hillary Clinton. 54% of
Daily Kos (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Rasmussen Reports hits two of the biggest prizes in Election 2010, and in true Rasmussen fashion, find the Republican candidates doing better than any other pollsters in America. That, and a few other choice headlines from the world of the campaign trail, grace the Thursday evening edition of the Wrap. NY-Gov: Rasmussen Claims Giuliani Within 3 of Cuomo It might be a moot point now, but our first...
Joe. My. God. (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Insiders report that former NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani plans to challenge Kristen Gillibrand for her Senate seat in 2010 rather than run for New York governor, as has been long rumored. Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani has decided against running for governor, but is strongly considering running for U.S. Senate instead, sources told the Daily News. The Republican heavyweight was considered the GOP's best shot...
Capitol confidential (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Lawmakers are still stuck, according to the latest post-leaders meeting series of press gaggles. “I would compromise — but right now I’m compromising against zero,” Gov. David Paterson said. The big sticking point is school cuts, a subject on which the perspectives, or at least the statements, are as varied as the stances. Senate Democratic Conference Leader John [...]
The Hotline on Call (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani has not decided whether to run for Gov or Senate, contrary to earlier reports. Spokesperson Maria Comella , in a statement emailed to reporters, dismisses a New York Times report that Giuliani will not run against Gov. David Paterson (D) and a New York Daily News report that he will run against Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D) as premature. "Rudy has a history of making...
The Daily Politics (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Rudy Giuliani's decision not to run for governor next fall in favor of a possible challenge to US Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand next fall has not altered George Pataki's calculations about his own political future, a spokesman for the former governor insisted. "Running for office is a very personal decision, and while there is nothing new to report with respect to Governor Pataki, this announcement...
Politics on the Hudson (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
A new Marist College poll that coincides with news today that former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has decided not to run for governor found that he would easily win over Democratic Gov. David Paterson but would have his work cut out for him if Attorney General Andrew Cuomo ran instead of Paterson. Among registered voters, Giuliani would [...]
The Daily Politics (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Today's Marist poll reveals Rudy Giuliani was wise to take a pass on the 2010 governor's race, but also shows he's a strong contender against Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand. In a hypothetical head-to-head match-up, the former mayor is way out in front of the former congresswoman, 54-40. One-third of Gillibrand's fellow Democrats say they would support Giuliani, who's also competitive in the Democrat-dominated...
The Blog (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Everyone seems to know Rudy Giuliani's political future -- except Giuliani. First the New York Times reported that Giuliani "has decided not to run for governor of New York next year after months of mulling a candidacy, according to people who have been told of the decision." Then the Daily News reported that "Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani has decided not to run for governor next year...
Daily Intelligencer - New York Magazine (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
We just love this one. According to the Times , sources close to former Mayor Rudy Giuliani are saying that he's decided against running for governor in 2010. Writer Danny Hakim suggests that it might be because he was wary of having to run against the currently very popular Andrew Cuomo, or maybe because he didn't want to give up his lucrative businesses and speaking career. He also has a strained...
MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
New York Governor David Paterson, facing a tough battle to keep his job, has fallen so low in public opinion that even the visual impairment that once earned him respect is being held against him. David Paterson - List of Governors of New York - New York - United States - Blindness
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