Giuliani’s Last Stand Is Positive

John Hinderaker may be correct that Rudy Giuliani may have misjudged sitting out the early primaries, allowing others to have the stage of primary voters’ perceptions, the “strategy was a huge gamble, and it doesn't appear to have paid off.” That would leave a difficult choice for many, between Romney and McCain.

Still, one of the primary functions of primaries is to exhibit the fighting spirit and smarts of the prospectives. Giuliani’s own choice to sit out the early primaries cannot be laid against others.

But, Giuliani’s possible last stand may be with class that I applaud. I just received a copy of Giuliani’s closing Florida primary ad, and it’s a doozy of positive spin, compared to tawdry attack ads and statements by others.

Rudy Giuliani Campaign Launches “Not Endorsed”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4iD0JVIYmI

Winter Park, FL – The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee today announced the launch of a new web video, entitled “Not Endorsed.”

Visit http://www.joinrudy2008.com to view the video. The script is below.

Script for “Not Endorsed”:

Voice Over: “Rudy Giuliani is not endorsed by The Tampa Tribune. Not endorsed by the Orlando Sentinel. Not endorsed by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. In fact, he’s not endorsed by any of the liberal newspapers. When you’re responsible for cutting people’s taxes by an incredible seventeen percent …”

Chyron: “Rudy cut taxes 17%”

Voice Over: “… and announce a plan to give Americans the biggest tax cuts in history …”

Chyron: “Announced plan to give biggest tax cut in history”

Voice Over: “… when you fight to appoint conservative federal judges …”

Chyron: “Fought for Conservative Judges”

Voice Over: “… want to grow America’s military to make sure our families are protected …”

Chyron: “Wants to Expand the Military”

Voice Over: “… demand that new citizens learn to read, write and speak English …”

Chyron: “New Citizens must Read, Write, and Speak English”

Voice Over: “… and that welfare recipients work for the benefits …”

Chyron: “Required Welfare Recipients to Work for Benefits”


Voice Over: “… you’re the last person on earth to be endorsed by the liberal New York Times. Rudy Giuliani. Tested. Ready. Now.”

Chyron: “Tested. Ready. Now.”

Mayor Giuliani: “I’m Rudy Giuliani and I approved this message.”

So do I.