Posts Tagged Rudy Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani Considering Running for President in 2012


When I first saw this, I thought “what a horrible idea.” Giuliani ran one of the most spectacularly bad campaigns in the history of modern politics. It’s hard to remember, but Giuliani was leading in all of the polls this time 4 years ago.

But then a funny thing happened. Every time he went to a state and people heard him speak or saw him in campaign commercials, they recoiled in horror and took back their support. I honestly think he would have done better in the 2008 campaign if he had just hid in Bermuda for the whole primary season.

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Judging the Public speaking authenticity of the major presidential Candidates

Honestly folks, I’m really not judging politics here. I am simply attempting to look at how the authenticity levels of candidates are affecting their public speaking effectiveness. Here’s how I rate the top remaining candidates.

1-10 scale

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GOP Debate Conclusions

McCain Came across as the winner–most forceful and funny.

Huckabee–second place–another strong night.

Giuliani–third place. no big problems, but didn’t distinguish himself.

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GOP Debate more on Obama, plus oil

Paul. Positives on Obama.

Gibson re gas prices

Paul gets onto monetary policy and he loses the audience.

This is McCain’s finest performance–he is dominating the debate thus far.

McCain has reduced Romney to an object of ridicule in this debate.

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Debate–More immigration

Giuliani defending his immigration policies. He seems reasonable and rational here.

Thompson continues to stammer.

Huckabee on immigration strikes a balance of seeming tough and compassionate. Fascinating spin by saying immigrants should be able to hold their heads high–nice twist.  

Paul. Sounds rational and intelligent on immigration.

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2nd hour of debate–immigration

McCain shows a light fun confidence.

McCain’s shirt, tie and suit are perfect for TV. he doesn’t seem ruffled regarding immigration. sounds compassionate toward immigrants. They are “God’s children.”

Romney-anti-amnesty. Pro-legal immigration.

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Debate-Healthcare

Giuliani seems crass with jokes about Canadians coming to US for healthcare.

All of the candidates are coming across as relatively competent, comfortable and credible.

Romney makes a forceful defense of his helathcare policies as governor. Romney seems really smart and forceful here.

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Debate on principles

Huckabee talking about core principles–very thoughtful–not glib–appears statesman-like.

Thompson-Thompson needs more makeup to cover the bags under his eyes. Thompson stammers a lot–he’s really not very articulate.

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Debate

Giuliani is really wound up re islamic terrorism. He gets going on 9-11.

Gibson moves to domestic policy.

Bush video clip re philosophical principles

McCain vs Romney

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Debate 2nd question

McCain–strong opening. Not afraid to give Bush a little credit. McCain contininues to blink excessively.

Ron Paul 1st answer. Paul still looks and sounds impish and peevish–even when is says sensible things. Paul tkaes nice swipe at Giuliani and makes argument for america antagonizing the world.

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debate analysis 1st q

Gibson is friendly and good natured.

Huckabee is wearing a bad TV tie–it is pixilating and going blurry in some shots. His first answer comes across sincere–nice distancing from Bush. He appears to be thoughtful re foreign policy.

Fred Thompson says “uh” evey two seconds. He seems to need a director and severl takes before he can nail it.

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Debate Analysis

Moderator Charlie Gibson should do well because he doesn’t appear to want to dominate the debate. 

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