Posted by
Mike on Saturday, March 24, 2007 12:37:47 AM
1. Giuliani's overall moderate views would be a refreshing change
2. Morally against abortion
3. Recognizes that abortion cannot be outlawed, but that there should be restrictions and exceptions in place
4. Marriage= A man and a woman
5. A pro civil union stance: fair/progressive/benefits for partners
6. Moves away from controversial social issues (not afraid to confront pressing matters)
7. Lower taxes (established record lows as mayor of New York)
8. Importance of fiscal responsibility (critical look at all governmental agencies and their effectiveness)
9. Cut welfare and improve unemployment (NYC's welfare rolls were cut in half, as poverty and homelessness were reduced)
10. Focus on personal responsibility and hard work
11. Confronts issues head on
12. Honest/blunt/as matter of fact personality (something that is lacking in Washington)
13. Held hands-on and very lively media sessions as mayor... would serve as a responsive and on-task executive
14. The definition of a true leader: A bigger-than-life persona in time of national unease and war... a very Churchillian-type of leadership
15. A personable and gifted speaker
16. Reassuring stature and character
17. Tough on crime: as a prosecutor he fought and defeated the mafia... as mayor he revitalized a liberal-infested city that was nearly ungovernable and almost unlivable
18. 1993 (Giuliani elected): 1,960 murders
2001 (Giuliani's term expires): 640 murders
66% decrease
19. Carried out the "Broken Window Theory" for policing: crackdown on small crimes and this will reduce violent crimes. In many cases, the same people who jumped the turnstile at the subway station were the ones with illegal firearms
20. The 9/11 image- Rudolph Giuliani was there when this global war began. He witnessed first hand the terror and bloodshed at Ground Zero. In essence, his will and determination to recover his city and stand up defiantly to the terrorists was our first victory. Therefore, no one but Rudy has the know-how and inspirational spirit to make the crucial decisions in this global struggle.