2004 Presidential Election and Beyond: The Giuliani Years (GAME THREAD)

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OOC: As I am about to embark on a long journey to Boston, I hereby give IDS Legislator Maxwell the power to post on my behalf as Vice President Giuliani.

Have fun everyone, see you in a week.

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OOC: I'm back, guys. Thanks for filling in for me IDS Legislator Maxwell.

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Statement from the Giuliani Campaign

After a very thorough search process and numerous months of vetting, Vice President Giuliani has selected his running mate. The choice will be announced at a Press Conference on July 23rd, 2004. The Vice President and the Vice Presidential nominee will then travel across numerous states on a bus tour, culminating in a large rally in Norfolk, Virginia.

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Rudy Giuliani Campaign Schedule for July 23rd-29th, 2004

Giuliani 2004 Campaign Staff
National Co-Chairmen: Presidents Gerald Ford and George H.W. Bush
Campaign Director: Mary Matalin
Chief of Staff: Tony Carbonetti
Chief Political Strategist: Theodore Olson
Chief Spokeswoman: Katie Levinson
Chief Pollster:Mike DuHaime

July 23rd, 2004; Texas
-- Press Conference at the State Capitol in Austin, TX with Sen. Hutchison
-- Appearance on “Face the Nation” with Sen. Hutchison
-- Barnstorm in Austin, TX with Sen. Hutchison, Gov. Perry, and Sen. McCain
-- Barnstorm in Lakeway, TX with Sen. Hutchison, Gov. Perry, and Sen. McCain
-- Drive to Arkansas


Texas is a great state. It is the perfect example of how Republicans can lead a state to prosperity. Governor Perry has done a great job since taking over in 2000. But the Lone Star State has had a great women representing it since 1993. Kay Hutchison has stood up for the rights of individuals from big government. She has stood up for our troops are every opportunity. She has the experience in domestic policy where I may be a bit lacking. She will be a great compliment to the Giuliani White House. That is why Kay Bailey Hutchison will be my running mate in November!

July 24th, 2004: Arkansas
-- Townhall in Jacksonville, AR with Sen. Hutchison
-- Barnstorm in Jacksonville, AR with Sen. Hutchison, Sen. Allen, and Gov. Huckabee
-- Barnstorm in Little Rock, AR with Sen. Hutchison, Sen. Allen, and Gov. Huckabee
-- Barnstorm in Sherwood, AR with Sen. Hutchison, Sen. Allen, and Gov. Huckabee
-- Drive to North Carolina

July 25th, 2004: North Carolina
-- Barnstorm in Durham, NC with Sen. Hutchison, Sen. Allen, and HMW Blunt
-- Interview with ABC’s Charles Gibson in Durham, NC
-- Barnstorm in Chapel Hill, NC with Sen. Hutchison, Sen. Allen, and HMW Blunt
-- Barnstorm in Raleigh, NC with Sen. Hutchison, Sen. Allen, and HMW Blunt
-- Drive to Virginia

July 26th, 2004: Virginia
-- Tour USS Wisconsin in Norfolk, VA with Sen. Hutchison, Sen. Allen, and Sen. Warner
-- Barnstorm in Norfolk, VA with Sen. Hutchison, Sen. Allen, and Sen. Warner
-- Townhall in Norfolk, VA with Sen. Hutchison, Sen. Allen, and Sen. Warner
-- Rally in Norfolk, VA with Sen. Hutchison, Sen. Allen, and Sen. Warner
-- Fly to New York

July 27th, 2004: New York
-- Barnstorm in Brooklyn, NY with Mayor Bloomberg, Gov. Pataki, and Amb. Cellucci
-- Barnstorm in Manhattan, NY with Mayor Bloomberg, Gov. Pataki, and Amb. Cellucci
-- Barnstorm in Queens, NY with Mayor Bloomberg, Gov. Pataki, and Amb. Cellucci

July 28th, 2004: New York
-- Barnstorm in Buffalo, NY with Mayor Bloomberg, Gov. Pataki, and Gov. Romney
-- Barnstorm in Rochester, NY with Mayor Bloomberg, Gov. Pataki, and Gov. Romney
-- Townhall in Brighton, NY with Mayor Bloomberg, Gov. Pataki, and Gov. Romney
-- Fundraiser in Lockport, NY with Mayor Bloomberg, Gov. Pataki, and Gov. Romney
-- Drive to New Hampshire

July 29th, 2004: New Hapshire
-- Rest
-- Fundraiser in Manchester, NH with Gov. Romney, Gov. Sununu, and Gov. Bensen
-- Watch DNC with senior campaign staff in Manchester, NH

OOC: IDS Legislator Maxwell has agreed to play as KBH from this point on.

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Statement from the Office of Vice President Giuliani
- From Dana Perrino, Special Assistant and Press Secretary to the Vice President

Although Vice President Giuliani disagrees with the wording of Senator Biden's request, he has decided that he will attend an event with Senator Biden in Arkansas on July 24th, where Senator Biden will announce his running mate. The Vice President's running mate, Senator Kay Hutchison, will also be attending as part of Vice President Giuliani's party.

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Rudy Giuliani Campaign Schedule for August 29th-September 2nd, 2004

Giuliani 2004 Campaign Staff
National Co-Chairmen: Presidents Gerald Ford and George H.W. Bush
Campaign Director: Mary Matalin
Chief of Staff: Tony Carbonetti
Chief Political Strategist: Theodore Olson
Chief Spokeswoman: Katie Levinson
Chief Pollster:Mike DuHaime

August 29th, 2004: New Hampshire
-- Barnstorm in Nashua, NH with Gov. Romney, Gov. Benson, and Gov. Sununu
-- Barnstorm in Manchester, NH with Gov. Romney, Gov. Benson, and Gov. Sununu
-- Barnstorm in Goffstown, NH with Gov. Romney, Gov. Benson, and Gov. Sununu
-- Voters Forum at Saint Anselm College with Gov. Romney, Gov. Benson, and Gov. Sununu
-- Drive to New York

Excerpt from Voters Forum - Vice President Giuliani: New Hampshire gave me my first win in the primaries. New Hampshire was the state that got the ball rolling, that gave me the needed momentum to win the nomination. Now I need your help once more. New Hampshire is a top tier state in our 50-State Strategy. I need you to go vote, your friends to vote, and your family to go out and vote. Without New Hampshire, our path to the White House is very narrow.

August 30th, 2004: New York
-- Attend RNC

August 31st, 2004: New York
-- Attend RNC

September 1st, 2004: New York
-- Attend RNC

September 2nd, 2004: New York
-- Attend RNC

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RNC Day 1
Theme: The Stars and Stripes


Governor Linda Lingle
Topic: Moderates are still Republicans


New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg
Topic: Giuliani Rebuilt New York


Senator George Allen
Topic: Party Unity


Former Second Lady Lynne Cheney
Topic: Bush’s Legacy is Strong


Senator John McCain
Topic: Giuliani is the Strongest Candidate on National Security (Keynote)

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RNC Day 2


Singer George Strait
Topic: Giuliani Represents the Average Joe


Governor Bob Taft
Topic: Republicans are Strong on Jobs


Senator Sam Brownback
Topic: Biden Has Ethical Issues


Senator Norm Coleman
Topic: Giuliani Can Represent All Americans


Second Lady Judith Giuliani
Topic: We Are A Hardworking Family


Former First Lady Nancy Reagan
Topic: Giuliani is a New Reagan

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RNC Day 3


Governor Mitt Romney
Topic: The Bush Tax Cuts are Good


Former Vice President Dick Cheney
Topic: Hutchison Is More Than Able


National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice
Topic: Women Are Leaders in the Republican Party


West Virginia Secretary of State Joe Manchin
Topic: Giuliani Appeals to Democrats, Too


Governor Bill Owens
Topic: A Modern Foreign Policy


Congressman Paul Ryan
Topic: Only Giuliani Has Fiscal Sense


Senator Lisa Murkowski
Topic: Introduce Kay Hutchison


Senator Kay Hutchison
Topic: Vice Presidential Acceptance Speech

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RNC Day 4


Senator Rick Santorum
Topic: Protect Workers From Unions


Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito
Topic: Clean Coal and Energy Production


Governor George Pataki
Topic: New York is Stronger because of Giuliani


General Norman Schwarzkopf
Topic: Giuliani Will Win the War on Terror


Cardinal Edward Egan
Topic: Deliver the Benediction


President George W. Bush
Topic: Introduce Rudy Giuliani


Vice President Rudy Giuliani
Topic: Presidential Acceptance Address

"Thank you! Mr. Chairman and Delegates, I proudly accept our party's nomination for President of the United States of America! Before I begin, there are some people that need to be recognized. President Bush, for leading our nation over these last four years. My wife Judith, for standing by me through everything. Senator Hutchison, for running with me. Chairman Gillespie, for organizing this great convention. And, most importantly, the American soldiers, seamen, and airmen who are overseas combating Terror and making the world a safer place for everyone.

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Our nation is at a crossroads. We have a prosperous economy. We have strong relationships across the globe. Our homes and families are safe at night. America is a respected figure abroad. We are doing well, as a nation, as a society, and as a people. We must continue down this path of success and progress. There is another path. A path filled with despair and depression. A path where there are no jobs, where America is laughed at by other nations, where our children's education is of the lowest quality. I will keep America on our current path - the path of prosperity.

My life has been devoted to helping America be the best nation she can be. As an assistant Attorney General and a U.S. Attorney, I took on organized crime and made our streets safer. As Mayor of New York, I helped America stand back up after the September 11th attacks. As Vice President, I've stood up for the rights of the working man.

As President, I will continue to make America the best place to live and work. I will raise the minimum wage in a responsible fashion. I will extend the Bush Tax Cuts so that all Americans can keep more of their hard-earned money. I will fight Al Qaeda and terrorism across the globe, until all people can rest easily at night. America is the strongest nation on Earth and it is time that we step up and defend those we cannot defend themselves.

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I believe in America. I believe in the stars and stripes. I believe that America is the greatest nation on earth. I believe that, in America, everyone has the chance to succeed. Regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity people have flocked to our shores for the hope of opportunity because they, too, believed in America. We must not close the door on these immigrants. My presidency will pursue serious and legitimate immigration reform so that many others who care about America, who believe in the stars and stripes, can live here, start families, and find meaningful employment.

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These next few months may be rough. There will be lots of hours put into the campaign. There will be many nights were sleep is not available. But I know that we can make it through it. I know that we can win this! Thank you, God Bless you, and God Bless the United States of America!"

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Giuliani Surrogates, August 29th-September 2nd, 2004

Gov. George Pataki
Barnstorming in New York

Mayor Michael Bloomberg
Fundraising in New York

Senator John McCain
Barnstorming in Arizona

Governor Angus King
Barnstorming in New Hampshire

Fmr. First Lady Nancy Reagan
Barnstorming in Ohio

Senator George Voinovich
Barnstorming in Ohio

Mr. Sheldon Adelson
Barnstorming in Arizona

Former President Jerry Ford
Barnstorming in New York

Governor Terry Branstad
Barnstorming in Iowa

Senator Kit Bond
Barnstorming in Missouri

House Majority Whip Roy Blunt
Barnstorming in Missouri

Mr. John Elway
Barnstorming in Missouri

Senator Norm Coleman
Barnstorming in Iowa

Governor Pete Wilson
Barnstorming in Nevada

Former Vice President Dan Quayle
Barnstorming in Arizona

Former Senator Howard Baker
Barnstorming in North Carolina

Senator Lamar Alexander
Barnstorming in North Carolina

House Speaker Dennis Hastert
Barnstorming in North Carolina

Former Senator Fred Thompson
Barnstorming in North Carolina

Senator Larry Pressler
Barnstorming in Iowa

Governor John Hoeven
Barnstorming in Iowa

Governor Mike Rounds
Barnstorming in Iowa

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
Barnstorming in Nevada

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Jack Kemp
Barnstorming in Ohio

Senator Bob Dole
Barnstorming in New York

General Norman Schwarzkopf
Barnstorming in Ohio

International Association of Fire Fighters
Voter Registration Rallies in Virginia

Senator Connie Mack III
Barnstorming in Florida

Dick Cheney
Barnstorming in Montana

Kay Bailey Hutchison
See personal schedule

Linda Lingle
Barnstorming in Nevada

Kenny Guinn
Barnstorming in Nevada

Mary Matalin
Campaign Duties

Larry Craig
Barnstorming in Montana

Bill Owens
Barnstorming in Colorado

Paul Cellucci
Barnstorming in New Hampshire

John H. Sununu
Barnstorming in New Hampshire

John Ensign
Barnstorming in Nevada

Tom Petri
Barnstorming in Ohio

Mike DeWine
Barnstorming in Ohio

Donald Carcieri
Barnstorming in New Hampshire

George H.W. Bush
Barnstorming in Florida

Tim Pawlenty
Barnstorming in Montana

Rod Grams
Barnstorming in Iowa

Wayne Gilchrest
Barnstorming in Virginia

Bob Taft
Barnstorming in Ohio

Bob Ehrlich
Barnstorming in Ohio

Bill Frist
Barnstorming in North Carolina

George Allen
Barnstorming in West Virginia

Olene Walker
Barnstorming in Nevada

Chamber of Commerce
Voter Registration Rallies in Ohio and Iowa

Ed Gillespie
Campaign Organization

Rick Perry
Barnstorming in Arkansas

Mitch McConnell
Barnstorming in Ohio

Lindsey Graham
Barnstorming in North Carolina

Trent Lott
Barnstorming in Florida

Sam Brownback
Barnstorming in Montana

Rick Santorum
Barnstorming in Virginia

Fmr. Gov. Frank Keating
Barnstorming in Nevada

Fmr. Sen. John F. Seymour
Barnstorming in Nevada

Fmr. Sen. Edward Brooke
Barnstorming in New York

Fmr. Speaker Newt Gingrich
Barnstorming in Florida

California Assembly Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy
Barnstorming in Nevada

House Majority Leader Tom DeLay
Barnstorming in West Virginia

West Virginia Secretary of State Joe Manchin
Barnstorming in West Virginia

Rep. Shelly Moore Capito
Barnstorming in West Virginia

Rep. Roger Wicker
Barnstorming in Arkansas

Rep. Eric Cantor
Barnstorming in Virginia

Rep. Mark Kirk
Barnstorming in Iowa

Sen. John Warner
Barnstorming in North Carolina

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Giuliani Campaign and RNC Ad to run in the following states:

Believe in America

America is the land of opportunity. People from across the globe have been coming to our nation since it's creation on the promise of hope, liberty, and jobs. Was it your parents, your grandparents, or your great-grandparents who made the trek? Perhaps it was a more distant relative. Regardless of who it was, they came here for shelter from the oppressive regimes that run rampant in other parts of the world. But not here, not in America. America has always been a safe-haven for the poor, the tired, and the ill. Rudy Giuliani believes in this America, the safe America, the America that welcomes all to it's shores. It's time to believe in America once again. Paid for by the Republican National Committee and the Committee to Elect Rudy Giuliani.

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Giuliani Campaign Talking Points and GOTV Efforts (August 29th-September 2nd)

Friends,

We've had a great convention. Let's continue off of that moment and ride the wave to November.

The campaign has adopted a new slogan, one that Vice President Giuliani presented at the RNC. It is "Believe in America". Shirts, hats, water bottles, signs, and bumper stickers are going to be made with this phrase on it. The phrase should be included in speeches by surrogates and in canvasing efforts by volunteers.

We need to push the Vice President's strong suit - the War on Terror. Senator Biden favors and immediate drawback of troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. This is a dangerous policy that will make America and the world less safe. Vice President Giuliani supports the War on Terror because he saw the damages on 9/11 hands on. He was right there when the dust cloud swept over Manhattan. Volunteers should bee sure to stress this to voters when canvasing and surrogates when barnstorming.

For surrogates: The RNC and the Campaign will be hosting many "Hometown Townhalls" over the next few months. These will be town halls/meet-and-greets in churches, libraries, and small businesses where local voters can come out and meeting senior campaign staff. Surrogates are being asked to give the RNC a list of cities where these "Hometown Townhalls" should be held, as well as donate some time to appear at them. We feel that these are going to be critical to our 50-State Strategy.

To volunteers: Part of your job is to spread information about the "Hometown Townhalls". Once we have a finalized list of cities it will be distributed to State Chairmen, who will then give it to the appropriate volunteers. We're asking that volunteers stress the importance of these events and encourage all, that can, to attend. Over the next few weeks the campaign will be doing numerous phone banks, state-wide, across the nation (New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, West Virginia, Florida, Georgia, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, and Colorado). We need volunteers to staff these and make the much needed calls. There will be three shifts: Noon to 3PM, 3PM-6PM, and 6PM-9PM.

Governor Johnson and Congressman Kucinich are playing larger roles in the race than we expected them to. We have to ensure that voters are aware that ONLY Vice President Giuliani has a reasonable path away from big government and towards economic prosperity. Governor Johnson appeals to the Libertarian Wing of the Republican Party, a section that is critical to the Vice President's success in the Western States. It is important to stress that only Vice President Giuliani has the ability to win 270 Electoral Votes. Governor Johnson may be the ballot in enough states to win, but he does not have a shot at winning anywhere close to enough Electoral Votes. This should be mentioned to voters while canvasing. Congressman Kucinich pulls more from Senator Biden's base than the Vice President.

I believe that we can win this, even though the polls show Senator Biden with a small (within the margin-of-error) lead, if we stay strong. We only have until November 2nd. That means we are going all out, nation-wide, and sparing few resources.

Thank you,
Mary Matalin,
Campaign Director

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Rudy Giuliani Campaign Schedule for September 3rd-September 9th, 2004

Giuliani 2004 Campaign Staff
National Co-Chairmen: Presidents Gerald Ford and George H.W. Bush
Campaign Director: Mary Matalin
Chief of Staff: Tony Carbonetti
Chief Political Strategist: Karl Rove
Chief Spokeswoman: Katie Levinson
Chief Pollster:Mike DuHaime

September 3rd, 2004: New York
-- Appearance on Good Morning America via Satellite
-- Barnstorm in Buffalo, NY with Gov. Pataki, Gov. Romney, and Rep. King
-- Barnstorm in Tonawanda, NY with Gov. Pataki, Gov. Romney, and Rep. King
-- Townhall in Tonawanda, NY
-- Barnstorm in Hamburg, NY with Gov. Pataki, Gov. Romney, and Rep. King
-- Appearance on “CBS Evening News” via Satellite
-- Fly to Montana

September 4th, 2004: Montana
-- Barnstorm in Billings, MT with Gov. Martz, Sen. Burns, and VP Cheney
-- Visit ZooMontana with Gov. Martz, Sen. Burns, and VP Cheney
-- Barnstorm in Laurel, MT with Gov. Martz, Sen. Burns, and VP Cheney
-- Barnstorm in Hardin, MT with Gov. Martz, Sen. Burns, and VP Cheney

September 5th, 2004: Montana
-- Appearance on “Meet the Press” via Satellite
-- Barnstorm in East Helena, MT with Gov. Martz, Sen. Burns, and Sen. Craig
-- Barnstorm in Stanford, MT with Gov. Matz, Sen. Burns, and Sen. Craig
-- Townhall in Stanford, MT with Gov. Matz and Sen. Burns
-- Barnstorm in Helena, MT with Gov. Martz, Sen. Burns, Sen. Craig, and Pres. W. Bush
--Fly to Arkansas

September 6th, 2004: Arkansas
-- Barnstorm in Big Rock, AR with Gov. Huckabee, Sen. T. Hutchinson, and Sen. Bond
-- Press Conference in Big Rock, AR
-- Barnstorm in Hill, AR with Gov. Huckabee, Sen. T. Hutchinson, and Sen. Bond
-- Barnstorm in Little Rock, AR with Gov. Huckabee, Sen. T. Hutchinson, and Sen. Bond
-- Appearance on “NBC Nightly News” via Satellite
-- Fly to Ohio

Excerpt From Press Conference
Reporter: Have you seen Senator Biden’s ad “Pity Party”? How do you respond to it?
Vice President Giuliani: I saw the ad, if you can call it that. It doesn’t make sense, it’s incoherent. If Senator Biden wants to play dirty, let him, but at least do it in a way that the people can understand. We watched it in the campaign’s central office the other day and we all were left scratching our heads.

Reporter: General Wes Clark said...
Vice President Giuliani: Let me stop you there. I respect Wes Clark, and I thank him for his service. But he’s just wrong. Primaries for Mayor were scheduled for the 11th. We had to postpone them. Michael wasn’t elected until November 6th. There was a lot of time between the attacks and Mayor Bloomberg’s inauguration and I was right out there on the front lines of search and rescue and recovery efforts. Even after Michael took office, I stuck around and helped out in every way possible. To insinuate anything else is insulting and wrong.

September 7th, 2004: Ohio
-- Barnstorm in Akron, OH with Gov. Taft, Sen. Voinovich, and Sen. DeWine
-- Meet-and-Greet in Akron, OH with Gov. Taft, Sen. Voinovich, and Sen. DeWine
-- Barnstorm in Cleveland, OH with Gov. Taft, Sen. Voinovich, and Sen. DeWine
-- Barnstorm in Dayton, OH with Gov. Taft, Sen. Voinovich, and Sen. DeWine
-- Tour Wright-Patterson AFB with Gov. Taft, Sen. Voinovich, and Sen. DeWine

September 8th, 2004: Ohio
-- Barnstorm in Grove City, OH with Gov. Taft, Sen. Voinovich, and Sen. DeWine
-- Visit Alum Creek State Park
-- Barnstorm in Worthington, OH with Gov. Taft, Sen. Voinovich, and Sen. DeWine
-- Barnstorm in Columbus, OH with Gov. Taft, Sen. Voinovich, and Sen. DeWine
-- Fly to Washington, D.C.

September 9th, 2004: Washington, D.C.
-- Vice Presidential Duties
-- One-on-One interview with Brit Hume
-- Private meeting with Sen. Frist and Sen. Daschle

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That...I legitimately don't know how to respond to that...

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Statement from the Giuliani Campaign

There has been a change in the Vice President's campaign schedule. Instead of having a one-on-one interview with Brit Hume on September 9th, the Vice President will be giving a televised address from his residence in Washington. All media personnel with Secret Service clearance are invited to attend and carry the address. There will be a pool stream for those who cannot attend. 

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(Vice President Giuliani is standing at a podium in the first floor library of Number One Observatory Circle. On his right, seated, is his son, Andrew, and daughter, Caroline. On his left, seated, is his wife, Judith. Members of the press are seated before the podium, with a camera in the back. The feed is be distributed to all major news outlets.)

  My fellow Americans, good evening. Thank you for welcoming me into your homes, on the television, radio, or internet. Tonight I am not addressing you on a matter of policy or a piece of breaking news. I am not addressing you as your Vice President. I am speaking tonight as a man, a husband, and a father, on a matter of principle.

  On Father's Day 1995 I failed as a father. I left my son and met, privately, with my Press Secretary for three hours. This was a bad decision on my part. It was Father's Day, I should have spent the day with my son and my family. But I'm only human. I've apologized to my family many times for this. We've reconciled ourselves and moved on past it.

  Senator Biden and the Democratic National Committee recently launched an ad called 'Father's Day". The ad, in a cruel and blunt fashion, takes aim at my personal failings from nearly a decade ago. For the Senator to bring up a wound that my family has worked hard to heal is wrong - plain and simple. I had hopes that this campaign would be a positive one, a race where the dueling ideas for America's future are present in pleasant debates and discussions. Clearly, Senator Biden does not agree with that hope. My campaign and the Republican National Comittee would never run an ad taking aim at I ask that Senator Biden retract the ad and apologize for its content.

Thank you, God Bless you, and good night.

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OOC: This escalated quickly. Now the VICE-a president of the United States is giving a nationally televised addres? How often does that happen?

OOC: If Richard Nixon could do it as a candidate for Vice President (see: Checkers Speech), I imagine it's fine for the sitting Vice President to do it once.

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OOC: Something's come up and I'm going to be away from tomorrow until Thursday. IDS Legislator Maxwell has agreed to fill in for me again, as best he can based on his schedule.

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OOC: As of right now I will not have internet access until Thursday. IDS Legislator Maxwell has my permission to post as Vice President Giuliani and respond to any situations that may arise. See you all on Thursday.

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OOC: I'm back now. Thanks, IDS Legislator Maxwell for filling in for me. 

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Rudy Giuliani Campaign Schedule for September 10th-18th, 2004

Giuliani 2004 Campaign Staff
National Co-Chairmen: Presidents Gerald Ford and George H.W. Bush
Campaign Director: Mary Matalin
Chief of Staff: Tony Carbonetti
Chief Political Strategist: Karl Rove
Chief Spokeswoman: Katie Levinson
Chief Pollster:Mike DuHaime

September 10th, 2004: Missouri
-- Barnstorm in Clayton, MO with Sen. Bond, Rep. R. Blunt, and Sec. of State M. Blunt
-- Barnstorm in St. Louis, MO with Sen. Bond, Rep. R. Blunt, and Sec. of State M. Blunt
-- Speech on Education Reform at Missouri Baptist University
-- Barnstorm in Florissant, MO with Sen. Bond, Rep R. Blunt, and Sec. of State M. Blunt
-- Throw out first pitch at the Kansas City Royals v. Tampa Bay Devil Rays baseball game
-- Appearance on “Larry King Live” via satellite
-- Fly to New York

September 11th, 2004: New York
-- Attend a memorial service at St. Patrick’s Cathedral with President George W. Bush
-- Visit Ground Zero
-- Meet with first responders from 9/11/01
-- Attend a memorial service at Congregation Ahavath Chesed (Central Synagogue)
-- Fly to Virginia

September 12th, 2004: Virginia
-- Attend a memorial service at the Pentagon with Sec. Rumsfeld and VP Cheney
-- Vice Presidential Duties
-- Attend Tampa Bay Buccaneers v. Washington Redskins football game
-- Drive to Washington, D.C.

September 13th, 2004: Washington, D.C.
-- Vice Presidential Duties
-- One-on-One with Brit Hume
-- Fly to Ohio

September 14th, 2004: Florida
-- Barnstorm in Tallahassee, FL with Gov. Bush, Sen. Mack III, and AG Crist
-- Speech on the free market economy at Florida A&M University
-- Barnstorm in Woodville, FL with Gov. Bush, Sen. Mack III, and AG Crist
-- Barnstorm in Quincy, FL with Gov. Bush, Sen. Mack III, and AG Crist
-- Visit the Old Philadelphia Presbyterian Church in Quincy, FL

September 15th, 2004: Florida
-- Barnstorm in Miami Beach, FL with Gov. Bush, Sen. Mack III, and AG Crist
-- Barnstorm in Miami, FL with Gov. Bush, Sen. Mack III, and AG Crist
-- Interview with Charlie Rose in Miami, FL
-- Barnstorm in Homestead, FL with Gov. Bush, Sen. Mack III, and AG Crist
-- Fly to Minnesota

September 16th, 2004: Minnesota
-- Barnstorm in Minneapolis, MN with Gov. Pawlenty, Sen. Coleman, and Sen. Grams
-- Visit St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral
-- Barnstorm in St. Paul, MN with Gov Pawlenty, Sen. Coleman, and Sen. Grams
-- Barnstorm in Falcon Heights, MN with Gov. Pawlenty, Sen. Coleman, and Sen. Grams

September 17th, 2004: Minnesota
-- Barnstorm in St. Cloud, MN with Gov. Pawlenty, Sen. Coleman, and Rep. Kline
-- Visit Quarry Park in St. Cloud, MN
-- Barnstorm in Becker, MN with Gov. Pawlenty, Sen. Coleman, and Rep. Kline
-- Barnstorm in Fond Du Lac Reservation with Gov. Pawlenty, Sen. Coleman, and Rep. Kline
-- Drive to Wisconsin

September 18th, 2004: Wisconsin
-- Interview with Morley Safer for “60 Minutes”
-- Interview with Chris Wallace for “FOX News Sunday”
-- Barnstorm in Cumberland, WI with Gov. Thompson, Gov. McCallum, and Rep. Ryan
-- Barnstorm in Barron, WI with Gov. Thompson, Gov. McCallum, and Rep. Ryan
-- Barnstorm in Meenon, WI with Gov. Thompson, Gov. McCallum, and Rep. Ryan

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Giuliani Campaign Talking Points/GOTV (September 10th-18th)

The campaign is doing well, our numbers are up, fundraising hauls are getting bigger, and the turnout at events is through the roof. These are all because of the excellent efforts on the ground by volunteers and surrogates. Keep it up, victory is in sight!

Volunteer Talking Points:
    Senator Biden has been playing dirty, using the DNC and Senator Lincoln to sling the dirtiest mud Presidential elections have seen in a long time. Spiteful. Angry. Aggressive. These are not terms one wants applied to their President, but all of them apply to Senator Biden easily.
    The Senator has also been trying to portray himself as an average American who can relate with the factory workers and middle-class voters. This simply isn't true. The Senator comes from wealth, being born into an oil family, and has a long history as a Washington Insider. He's spent more than three decades in the Senate, long disconnected from the constituents he claims to represent.
    Vice President Giuliani stands in stark contrast from the Senator. His father had trouble holding a job, and he had to support himself through college and his early adulthood. The Vice President is a much better example of an average American than Senator Biden.

Surrogate Talking Points
    Senator Biden is a hypocrite. He now rallies against the Iraq War but in 2002 he voted for it. He wants us to cut out of Iraq, undo all the advances our sons and daughters worked hard to make, and let Al Quaeda and Islamic Extremists take back Iraq. This is a dangerous policy that will show the world America is something it isn't - weak on terror.
    In the field of healthcare, the Senator is wrong again. He wants to push towards universal healthcare coverage, a noble attempt that he is going towards by the wrong means. Vice President Giuliani will bring in doctors from across the nation, experts in all area of healthcare, and form a policy that will provide the greatest quality of care for all Americans, their children, and the elderly. Forming a policy without the input of doctors and healthcare providers is pointless.
    The border must be secured. This is a basic principle of the Vice President's campaign, one which the Senator has failed to address. The Vice President will increase the number of border patrol agents across the border, as well as support the double-fence proposal along the border. This is only have of the solution. We must also simplify the process of becoming a citizen by legal means, so that there is not a need to immigrate illegally. Deportations of those who come to America illegally must also be pointed in a new direction, so that the children of those who come illegally are not punished for the missteps of their parents.

Thank you,
Mary Matalin and Karl Rove,
Campaign Director and Chief Political Strategist

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Giuliani Campaign Ad, running in the following states

A Time For Choosing

My fellow Americans, our nation is at a cross roads. We have two options - prosperity and security or distress and danger. We can be safe in our homes, or we can live under the fear of Al Quaeda. We can stand up to terrorists, or we can let them win. We can really fix our broken immigration system, or we can spew talking points. Only Rudy Giuliani is prepared to keep America on the right path - the path laid down by Thomas Jefferson, Abe Lincoln, Dwight Eisenhower, Ronald Reagan, and George Bush. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Rudy Giuliani.

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Giuliani Campaign Radio and TV Ad, to run in the following states

The New Democratic Party

In my youth, I was a Democrat. I supported John and Bobby Kennedy, and I even voted for George McGovern in 1972. I proudly voted for these great men and I'll openly admit that I supported the Democratic Party of the 1960s and 1970s. That's not something I'm ashamed of. What I am ashamed of is what the Democratic Party has become. Even as early as 1975, I saw it coming - A wave of super-leftist liberalism that left no room for the middle-of-the-road people like myself. This isn't the party we want in charge of the White House. If they can't compromise with themselves, how can they compromise with the Republicans? The Republican Party is truly a big tent party that welcomes members from all ideological sections of life. We know how to work together, and we'll do it in the White House. I'm Rudy Giuliani and I approve this message. Paid for by the Republican National Committee and the International Association of Fire Fighters