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

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Ambassador Paul Cellucci: Rudy Giuliani has the abilities and leadership that our nation needs. He did great under the pressure of 9/11 and I feel confident in saying that he is wholly capable of leading our nation no matter what the crisis.
- Ambassador Cellucci spends February 11th to February 13th barnstorming in Washington, D.C. He spends February 14th barnstorming in Massachusetts.


Senator John Ensign: Governor Guinn was right when he announced his endorsement for Mayor Giuliani. He's the only candidate who can properly represent Nevada in the White House. I'm glad to join my name to those who, across the nation, have already joined Team Giuliani.
- Senator Ensign spends February 11th to February 14th barnstorming across Nevada.


Former Governor John H. Sununu: I was George H.W. Bush's Chief of Staff for 3 years and during that time I worked very closely with the President and his predecessor, Ronald Reagan. There's only one candidate who emulates the ideals the both Reagan and Bush pushed for, and that's Rudy Giuliani.
- Governor Sununu spends February 11th to February 14th barnstorming in Washington, D.C.

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Giuliani 2004 TV and Radio Ad, Running in the following states

While Mayor, Rudy Giuliani cut taxes and spending in New York. He turned a $2.3 billion deficit into a $3 billion surplus. He created jobs across the City and helped the city recover from the poor state David Dinkins left it in. Rudy Giuliani created jobs in New York City, he knows how do it across the nation. Rudy Giuliani fought the deficit in New York City, he can do it as President. Rudy Giuliani made New York City a better place to live, he will do it in Washington. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Rudy Giuliani.

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I'm ok with the extension, these last few rounds have been a bit short.

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Statement from the Giuliani Campaign

Mayor Giuliani would like to thank all those who came out and voted for him on the 14th. He scored impressive wins, by both popular vote and delegates, in both Nevada and Washington, D.C. These wins show that the Mayor's campaign is not on its final legs but that it is strong and ready to fight this fight until the convention. Although Senator Allen has a minor lead in the delegate count, it is not insurmountable and can easily be overcome with a strong showing on Super Tuesday.

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Rudy Giuliani Campaign Schedule for Feb. 15th-17th, 2004

Giuliani 2004 Campaign Staff
National Co-Chairmen: President Gerald Ford and Senator John McCain
Campaign Director: Mary Matalin
Chief of Staff: Tony Carbonetti
Chief Political Strategist: Theodore Olson
Chief Spokeswoman: Katie Levinson
Chief Pollster: Mike DuHaime

Feb. 15th, 2004; Hawaii
-- Barnstorm in Honolulu, HI with Gov. Lingle and Gov. Wilson
-- Barnstorm in Pearl City, HI with Gov. Lingle and Gov. Wilson
-- Barnstorm in ‘Ewa Beach, HI with Gov. Lingle and Gov. Wilson
-- Fly to Wisconsin

Feb. 16th, 2004; Wisconsin
-- Barnstorm in Madison, WI with Sen. Dole, Sec. Kemp, and Rep. Petri
-- Barnstorm in Fitchburg, WI with Sen. Dole, Sec. Kemp, and Rep. Petri
-- Barnstorm in Sun Prairie, WI with Sen. Dole, Sec. Kemp, and Rep. Petri

Feb. 17th, 2004; Washington, D.C.
-- Barnstorm in Milwaukee, WI with Sen. Coleman, Sen. Pressler, and Rep. Petri
-- Barnstorm in West Bend, WI with Sen. Coleman, Sen. Pressler, and Rep. Petri
-- Barnstorm in Hartford, WI with Sen. Coleman, Sen. Pressler, and Rep. Petri
-- GOTV Rally at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with Sen. Coleman and Sen. Dole

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Giuliani Surrogates, Feb.15th-17th, 2004

Gov. George Pataki
Barnstorming in Connecticut

Mayor Michael Bloomberg
Barnstorming in Maryland

Senator John McCain
Barnstorming in California

Governor Angus King
Barnstorming in Wisconsin

Fmr. First Lady Nancy Reagan
Barnstorming in Wisconsin

Senator George Voinovich
Barnstorming in Ohio

Mr. Sheldon Adelson
Barnstorming in California

Former President Jerry Ford
Barnstorming in Ohio

Governor Terry Branstad
Barnstorming in Wisconsin

Senator Kit Bond
Barnstorming in Wisconsin

House Majority Whip Roy Blunt
Barnstorming in Wisconsin

Mr. John Elway
Barnstorming in Wisconsin

Senator Norm Coleman
Barnstorming in Wisconsin

Governor Pete Wilson
Barnstorming in Hawaii and California

Former Vice President Dan Quayle
Barnstorming in California

Former Senator Howard Baker
Barnstorming in Wisconsin

Senator Lamar Alexander
Barnstorming in Wisconsin

House Speaker Dennis Hastert
Barnstorming in Maryland

Former Senator Fred Thompson
Barnstorming in Maryland

Senator Larry Pressler
Barnstorming in Wisconsin

Governor John Hoeven
Barnstorming in Minnesota

Governor Mike Rounds
Barnstorming in Wisconsin

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
Barnstorming in California

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Jack Kemp
Barnstorming in Wisconsin

Senator Bob Dole
Barnstorming in Wisconsin

General Norman Schwarzkopf
Barnstorming in Wisconsin

International Association of Fire Fighters
GOTV Registration Rallies in Wisconsin

Senator Connie Mack III
Barnstorming in Wisconsin

Dick Cheney
Barnstorming in Ohio

Kay Bailey Hutchison
Barnstorming in Ohio

Linda Lingle
Barnstorming in Hawaii

Kenny Guinn
Barnstorming in Idaho

Mary Matalin
Barnstorming in California

Larry Craig
Barnstorming in Idaho

Bill Owens
Barnstorming in California

Paul Cellucci
Barnstorming in Connecticut

John H. Sununu
Barnstorming in Vermont

John Ensign
Barnstorming in California

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Giuliani Endorsments


Representative Tom Petri: Some people doubt Mayor Giuliani's ability to win over the more conservative Senator Allen. I think that's a far stretch to make. I've had to work with Senator Allen and I do not feel that he can set aside partisan differences to properly govern our nation. That's why I'm backing Mayor Giuliani.
- Rep. Petri spends February 15th to February 17th barnstorming in Wisconsin.


Senator Mike DeWine: My colleague, Senator Voinovich, backed Mayor Giuliani early on. I was a bit more hesitant and thought about supporting Senator Allen, we're close friends in the Senate. But the more I though about it, the more I agreed that Mayor Giuliani is only candidate who can bring jobs back to Ohio.
- Sen. DeWine spends February 15th to February 17th barnstorming in Ohio and laying the groundwork for a Super Tuesday campaign.


Governors Donald Carcieri: Only one candidate understands the delicate balance between Republican and moderate that our President needs. Only one candidate understands the needs of Rhode Island. Only one candidate can properly lead our nation in the face of any struggle. That man is Rudy Giuliani and I'm backing him for President.
- Gov. Carcieri spends February 15th to February 17th barnstorming in Connecticut and Massachusetts, laying the groundwork for a Super Tuesday campaign.

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Gary Johnson New Endorsers:

Senator Larry Craig (R-ID)

It has come to be obvious to me that there is only one Republican in this race that has the economic policies that will work in this country. That Republican is Governor Gary Johnson. As governor he fought for balanced budgets and fiscal responsibility, something I have been fighting for in the U.S. Senate. With his leadership and policies, America will prosper!
(Feb. 15-17 Barnstorming and GOTV in Idaho)

I've had Craig for two rounds.

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Pretty sure the turn doesn't end until midnight tonight.

That would be the most logical reasoning. But, because there is only "11:59 M EST" in NHI's post, the round could have ended a minute before noon today. But the midnight is the most likely.

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Giuliani Campaign GOTV Strategy (February 15th-17th)

The Giuliani Campaign's GOTV strategy in Wisconsin relies heavily on resources from the International Association of Fire Fighters. Money from IAFF funded transportation shuttles from most University of Wisconsin Campuses and various Assisted-living communities to polling locations. Members of various local IAFF set up phone-banks in Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Kenosha to drive people to the polls. Vice President Dick Cheney was the campaign's liaison to the IAFF.

The Campaign mobilized the various Electoral Coalitions that have been formed in Wisconsin. Members of the "Veterans for Giuliani" Coalition, the "Students for Giuliani" Coalition, and the "Women for Giuliani" Coalition canvased door-to-door in Madison, Milwaukee, Green, Bay, Kenosha, Appelton, Waukesha, and New Berlin. Senator John McCain coordinated the effort, using residual contacts from his 2000 campaign to mobilize volunteers and staff. Congressman Tom Petri was also critical to the effort, using his knowledge of voting patterns and the Wisconsin populace to determine the most efficient ways to spend resources.

Senators George Voinovich and Mike DeWine used their existing campaign structures to spread campaign literature in Ohio on behalf of the Giuliani Campaign.

Senator Norm Coleman uses his existing campaign structure to distribute campaign literature and provide an email list in Minnesota on behalf of the Giuliani Campaign.

Governor Schwarzenegger and Governor Wilson use their existing campaign structures to distribute campaign literature in California on behalf of the Giuliani Campaign. 

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OOC: That's fine. Gives me time to combat the Giuliani GOTV strategy

Good luck with that

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Statement from the Giuliani Campaign

This statement has two purposes.

First, to comment on the Wisconsin Primary. Mayor Giuliani preformed extremely well in the Badger State and would like to thank all those who came out and supported him. However, the results are too close to call it as a win for Senator Allen with only a .2% margin of "victory". The campaign plans to file paperwork in the Courts to demand a recount in Wisconsin, as it appears that there is a high likely hood that Mayor Giuliani could have won the contest.

Secondly, to comment on the Utah Governor's Race. Mr. Huntsman, a former Ambassador, is allowed to hold whatever political views he would like. It is clear from his endorsement of Senator Clinton that he is hoping to reclaim his Ambassadorship in the unlikely event she wins the Democratic nomination and then the election. It is for this reason of nepotism and politicking that Mayor Giuliani offers his endorsement to Governor Olene S. Walker for another term as Governor of Utah.

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Rudy Giuliani Campaign Schedule for Feb. 18th-24th, 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

Feb. 18th, 2004; Hawaii
-- Meeting with campaign staff in Honolulu, HI to discuss Wisconsin Recount
-- Barnstorm in Honolulu, HI with Gov. Lingle
-- Barnstorm in East Honolulu, HI with Gov. Lingle
-- Barnstorm in Pearl City, HI with Gov. Lingle
-- GOTV Rally at University of Hawaii at Manoa with Gov. Lingle

Feb. 19th, 2004; Hawaii
-- Barnstorm in Hilo, HI with Gov. Lingle
-- Townhall in Kahului, HI with Gov. Lingle
-- Barnstorm in Kihei, HI with Gov. Lingle
-- Fly to California

Feb. 20th, 2004; California
-- Barnstorm in Los Angeles, CA with Gov. Schwarzenegger, Gov. Wilson, and Sen. McCain
-- Interview with KTTV in Los Angeles, CA
-- Barnstorm in Long Beach, CA with Gov. Schwarzenegger, Gov. Wilson, and Sen. McCain
-- GOTV Rally in Long Beach, CA with Gov. Schwarzenegger, Gov. Wilson, and Sen. McCain
-- Barnstorm in El Monte, CA with Gov. Schwarzenegger, Gov. Wilson, and Sen. McCain

Feb. 21st, 2004; California
-- Barnstorm in San Diego, CA with Gov. Schwarzenegger, Gov. Wilson, and Nancy Reagan
-- Barnstorm in Chula Vista, CA with Gov. Schwarzenegger, Gov. Wilson, and Nancy Reagan
-- Barnstorm in Vista, CA with Gov. Schwarzenegger, Gov. Wilson, and Nancy Reagan
-- Fly to Minnesota

Feb. 22nd, 2004; Minnesota
-- Interview on Face the Nation via Satellite
-- Interview on Fox News Sunday via Satellite
-- Speech at St. Cloud State University
-- Barnstorm in St. Cloud, MN with Gov. Pawlenty, Sen. Coleman, and Sen. Grams

Feb. 23rd, 2004; Minnesota
-- Townhall in Minneapolis, MN with Gov. Pawlenty, Sen. Coleman, and Sen. Grams
-- Barnstorm in Minneapolis, MN with Gov. Pawlenty, Sen. Coleman, and Sen. Grams
-- GOTV Rally at University of St. Thomas with Gov. Pawlenty and Sen. Coleman
-- Meet and Greet at Minneapolis Public Library with Gov. Pawlenty and Sen. Coleman
-- Fly to Ohio

Feb. 24th, 2004; Ohio
-- Barnstorm in Toledo, OH with Sen. DeWine, Sen. Voinovich, and Fmr. Pres. H.W. Bush
-- Barnstorm in Port Clinton, OH with Sen. DeWine, Sen. Voinovich, and Fmr. Pres. H.W. Bush
-- Interview with WPCR in Port Clinton, OH
-- Barnstorm in Sandusky, OH with Sen. DeWine, Sen. Voinovich, and Fmr. Pres. H.W. Bush

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Giuliani Surrogates, Feb.18th-24th, 2004

Gov. George Pataki
Barnstorming in Maryland

Mayor Michael Bloomberg
Barnstorming in Maryland

Senator John McCain
Barnstorming in California

Governor Angus King
Barnstorming in Minnesota

Fmr. First Lady Nancy Reagan
Barnstorming in California

Senator George Voinovich
Barnstorming in Ohio

Mr. Sheldon Adelson
Barnstorming in California

Former President Jerry Ford
Barnstorming in Ohio

Governor Terry Branstad
Barnstorming in Minnesota

Senator Kit Bond
Barnstorming in Minnesota

House Majority Whip Roy Blunt
Barnstorming in Minnesota

Mr. John Elway
Barnstorming in California

Senator Norm Coleman
Barnstorming in California

Governor Pete Wilson
Barnstorming in California

Former Vice President Dan Quayle
Barnstorming in California

Former Senator Howard Baker
Barnstorming in Ohio

Senator Lamar Alexander
Barnstorming in Ohio

House Speaker Dennis Hastert
Barnstorming in Maryland

Former Senator Fred Thompson
Barnstorming in Ohio

Senator Larry Pressler
Barnstorming in Minnesota

Governor John Hoeven
Barnstorming in Minnesota

Governor Mike Rounds
Barnstorming in Minnesota

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
Barnstorming in California

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Jack Kemp
Barnstorming in Ohio

Senator Bob Dole
Barnstorming in Ohio

General Norman Schwarzkopf
Barnstorming in California

International Association of Fire Fighters
GOTV and Voter Registration Rallies in California and Ohio

Senator Connie Mack III
Barnstorming in Ohio

Dick Cheney
Barnstorming in Ohio

Kay Bailey Hutchison
Barnstorming in Ohio

Linda Lingle
Barnstorming in Hawaii

Kenny Guinn
Barnstorming in California

Mary Matalin
Barnstorming in Ohio

Larry Craig
Barnstorming in California

Bill Owens
Barnstorming in California

Paul Cellucci
Barnstorming in Maryland

John H. Sununu
Barnstorming in Maryland

John Ensign
Barnstorming in California

Tom Petri
Barnstorming in Minnesota

Mike DeWine
Barnstorming in Ohio

Donald Carcieri
Barnstorming in Maryland

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Giuliani Endorsements


Former President George H.W. Bush Rudy Giuliani is clearly the only candidate who can win in November and lead our nation effectively. He has proven himself on September 11th, 2001 and continued to grow as a leader since then. I feel that he is the candidate that can emulate the policies that Ronald Reagan and myself put into place.
- President George H.W. Bush spends February 18th-24th barnstorming in Ohio for Mayor Giuliani.


Governor Tim Pawlenty George Allen is too conservative for Minnesota. He won't be able to represent this state well as President. George Allen won't be able to set aside his partisan differences for the better of the nation. That's why I'm supporting Rudy Giuliani for President.
- Governor Pawlenty spends February 18th-24th barnstorming in Minnesota for Mayor Giuliani


Former Senator Rod Grams I know what the average Minnesotan thinks about, what that talk about at dinner. It's issues like healthcare, taxes, and jobs that they're concerned with. One candidate is consistent with his stance on these critical issues. One candidate has the best interests of Minnesotans and Americans in heart. Minnesota needs Rudy Giuliani for President.
- Senator Grams spends February 18th-24th barnstorming in Minnesota for Mayor Giuliani.

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Giuliani GOTV Strategy (Feb. 18th-24th)

The GOTV strategy for the Giuliani Campaign focused primarily not on getting people to the polls, but preparing them for Super Tuesday (except in Hawaii). The IAFF held massive voter registration rallies in California, Minnesota, Ohio, Massachusetts, and Maryland. The IAFF also used funds to distribute campaign literature to homes in California, Minnesota, and Ohio. Local IAFF members spent time canvasing neighborhoods in Honolulu, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, St. Paul, Minneapolis, St. Cloud, Akron, Columbus, and Cincinnati to remind people to vote, register them if they were not all ready registered, and hand out "Giuliani 2004" posters and flyers. Governor Schwarzenegger and Governor Wilson use their existing campaign structures to aid the IAFF in this effort, as well as co-ordinate between the IAFF and the Giuliani campaign.

The Giuliani Campaign used the existing campaign structures and mailing lists of Senators Mike DeWine (OH), George Voinovich (OH), Norm Coleman (MN)  and Governors Arnold Schwarzenegger (CA), Linda Lingle (HI), and Tim Pawlenty (MN) to provide information for phone-banks, mailing campaign literature, and canvasing neighborhoods. The resources of former Presidents Gerald Ford and George H.W. Bush were put to extensive use in finding donors and winning over the establishment.

As always, the Giuliani Campaign focused on big cities for its GOTV efforts. Large amounts of funds were used to prepare college students to get out and vote. Vans and cars were rented out in large cities so that the campaign or IAFF can transport college students, the elderly, or others who would not be able to make it to polls, to the ballot box on Super Tuesday. Special care was given to prepare to bring older Hawaiians to the polls on February 24th. Governor Lingle led the campaign's GOTV effort in Hawaii.

Minimal resources were spent in Idaho and Utah.

Statement from the Giuliani Campaign

Mayor Giuliani would like to thank all those in Wisconsin who helped with the recount of the Republican Primary. The results of the recount showed the race was actually much closer than originally called and puts the Mayor in a much better standing going into Hawaii and Super Tuesday. 5 votes is not enough to claim victory for either candidate and the campaign feels that it should be treated as a tie by both campaigns, voters, and the Party. Mayor Giuliani would also like to propose, to the Republican National Committee, a reform for the 2008 Primary elections: Anytime the margin of victory is less than 1% of the total votes cast in any given contest, the delegates be split evenly between the top two finishers in that contest. The Mayor feels that this reform, or one similar to it, will help ensure that the voices of voting Americans is heard fairly.

The Mayor would also like to announce that his is working on a minimum wage bill, to be released on March 5th, 2004, in conjuncture with Senators Voinovich, DeWine, Hutchison, and Coleman, as well as Speaker Hastert. The bill will be comprehensive and hopefully be appealing to members of both parties.

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Giuliani Campaign Ad, Running in the Following States:

American Dream
The American Dream. A nice house, a successful job, a husband and wife, children, and a dog. Two cars in the garage, a refrigerator full of food, money in the bank. These are the goals that Americans have worked towards for decades and yet, as of recent, fewer Americans have been able to succeed. Jobs have become scarce, incomes have fallen, and prices have risen. Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush understood how to make the American Dream more attainable. Lower taxes, loosen regulations on business, support success. Many members of the Reagan Administration and President Bush himself have backed Mayor Giuliani because they believe that he can make the American Dream available to all Americans. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Rudy Giuliani.

Giuliani Campaign Ad, Running in the Following States:

Making Government Work For the People
The American Government is a huge, sluggish, ineffective behemoth. It takes years or decades for our veterans to get their benefits and appropriate medical care. Hundreds of thousands of Americans face unemployment because of ridiculous regulations on businesses. Millions of dollars in investments are forced to avoid the United States because of unfair taxes. People no longer look to America as a leader in business or a place to raise a family. Rudy Giuliani will cut back the red-tape of the Federal Government, empower the States, and make America a friendly place for business, families, and education. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Rudy Giuliani

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Excerpt from Face The Nation Interview (2/22/04)

Q: Why are you running for President?
A: I'm running for President because I love this nation. I love the people of this nation. I want to make America the most attractive place to live, to start a business, to grow a family. I believe that America is the strongest, smartest, and most advanced nation on the face of the Earth. We can make the 21st Century an American Century if we invest in our youth, and their education, and we provide them with the best opportunities. I think that I can provide that, better than any other candidate, as President.

Q: You say you want the 21st Century to be an American Century. What do you mean by that?
A: I mean that I want the 21st Century to be dominated by America. American technology, American military advancements, American education, American growth. I want my grandchildren to look back on the 2000s as the American Century, the time when America was the global super-power that crafted world events.

Q: You're campaign ordered a recount in the Wisconsin Primary. You still lost, by a mere 5 votes. How do you feel about Wisconsin, and the campaign going forward?
A: I don't believe I lost Wisconsin. With a difference of 5 votes, in a state with over 5 million citizens, there was no winner. Senator Allen and I, for all serious purposes, tied in the Badger state. Going forward, I think we have a lot of momentum with us. We're leading in most Super Tuesday states, and the toss-ups look like they're within reach. I can see us winning 8 or 9 states.

Q: How do you feel, if you are the nominee, going into the general election?
A: I feel very good about the general election. I've held a lead of all the Democratic nominees through the entire race, although Senator Clinton is making some ground. No other Republican is doing as well as I am against Clinton, that should be the reason to vote for me - I can win no matter who the Democrats put up. I think that the length of our primary is hurting the Party's odds of winning in November. If the race goes on much longer after Super Tuesday we're doing nothing but hurting ourselves as a Party.

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Campaign Director Mary Matalin's Appearance on Wolf Blitzer Reports (Feb. 23rd, 2004)



Wolf Blitzer: Let's bring in Mary Matalin, former counselor to Vice President Cheney and Political Director for George H.W. Bush's campaign in 1988. Now she's the Campaign Director for Mayor Rudy Giuliani's Presidential bid. How are you doing today?

Mary Matalin: I'm just fine, Wolf. Thanks for having me on the program.

Blitzer: Some people have questioned Mayor Giuliani's conservative credentials. How do you respond to this?

Matalin: Anyone who's read the Mayor's platform, rather than listen to the campaign rhetoric of Senator Allen, knows that he's a conservative. But that's not what's important. He's not running for the Conservative Party nomination He's running for the Republican Party nomination. No one can contest whether the Mayor is a Republican, that's what's important.

Blitzer: What about the assertions that the Mayor can't win traditional Republicans?

Matalin: That's just a flat out lie, Wolf. The Mayor has won more states than Senator Allen, he's received more votes than Senator Allen. He's won in cities, urban areas, and rural counties. Mayor Giuliani has shown that he can win a large number of votes in any state in any corner of this nation.

Blitzer: Let's assume polls carry on and Senator Clinton is the Democratic nominee. What makes Mayor Giuliani the best candidate, for the Republican nomination, to face her?

Matalin: He's the only candidate who can win in November. Senator Allen hasn't led Senator Clinton in the polls for months, and now he's trailing her. Mayor Giuliani has held a consistent lead and would lead by greater margins if the primary could get wrapped up. The longer the race is dragged on the longer the Mayor has to avert his attention from beating Senator Clinton. Carrying on the Primary much longer, after Super Tuesday, will do very little except hurt the party from holding the White House in November.

Blitzer: That's Mary Matalin, campaign director for Rudy Giuliani. Thank you for joining me today. We'll be right back.

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Statement from the Giuliani Campaign

The Giuliani campaign proudly thanks all those who came out an voted on the 24th, especially those who came out in Hawaii. Many are saying that the loss of Idaho and Utah are a sign of weakness in the campaign, but we are taking it as assign of our strength. Our internal polling showed the Mayor receiving barely 11% of the vote in Idaho and he over performed our own polls by 7%. We see this as a win, especially in a state that we didn't even contest. The Mayor congratulates Senator Allen on his win in Utah and Governor Johnson for his win in Idaho

OOC: I don't understand how Allen is doing do well in Minnesota. I've receive the endorsement of all major Republicans in the state, I've spent extensive time in the state, I've spent a lot of money on the state. Can you explain Allen's 2% lead?

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Giuliani Debate Answers

Mayor Giuliani: Mr. Mayor, you've come under attack recently over concerns regarding your ability to unite the party if you win the nomination, with some conservatives saying they'll sit home or vote third party if you're nominee. How do you bring both moderate and conservative Republicans together?
- Should I become the nominee, my running mate will be from the more conservative wing of the party. But that shouldn't be an issue. We need to set aside our partisan divisions and focus on winning in November. We all believe in a limited federal government. We all believe in the rights of state governments. We all believe in lower taxes and more personal freedom.  These basic tenants unite us as a party and should be enough to bring all Republicans to the polls.
   Any Republican would want to fight the Democratic nominee. I don't know anyone, who calls themselves a Republican, who would support Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, Dennis Kucinich, or John Edwards. The want to protect Republican values, the want to combat liberalism, should be reason enough for Republicans to come out and vote regardless of who the nominee for our party is.

To All Candidates: Support for the Iraq War continues to fall. As President what will be your policy for handling the situation?
- We must not be swayed by public opinion polls. Presidents have to make tough decisions, and many of them revolve around wars. Although the war may be unpopular, it's goals are admirable. Democracy. Civil rights. Voting rights. It's goals are the ideals upon which America was built. Freedom. Liberty. Equality. As President, I will work with my generals and my cabinet to ensure that these goals are accomplished and these ideals implemented. We cannot cut and dry leave Iraq now, nor will we under a Giuliani Presidency. Any withdrawal will be gradual and well planned out over the course of a year or more.
  Senator Allen said the goal of the War in Iraq is to capture Osama Bin Laden. That's just flat out wrong. Bin Laden is not in Iraq, nor has he ever been. The fact that Senator Allen said that shows that he does not understand the situation in the Middle East correctly. I understand the Middle East, I understand our mission in Iraq, and I understand our mission in Afghanistan. These are separate missions. The goal of the war in Iraq is to institute a stable, democratic government in place of Saddam Hussein. The goal of the War on Terror in Afghanistan is to overthrow the Taliban, create a stable and democratic government, and capture Osama Bin Laden. We must keep these missions separate, the entanglement of the two will surely lead to our downfall.

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Rudy Giuliani Campaign Schedule for Feb. 25th-March 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

Feb. 25th, 2004; Ohio
-- Barnstorm in Akron, OH with Gov. Taft, Sen. Frist, and Sen. Voinovich
-- Tour of a UPS Processing Center in Akron, OH with Gov. Taft and Sen Voinovich
-- Barnstorm in New Franklin, OH with Gov. Taft, Sen. Frist, and Sen. Voinovich
-- Barnstorm in Cuyahoga Falls, OH with Gov. Taft, Sen Frist, and Sen. Voinovich

Feb. 26th, 2004; Ohio
-- Interview with  WSYX in Cleveland, OH
-- Barnstorm in Cleveland, OH with Gov. Taft, Sen. Voinovich, and Sen. DeWine
-- GOTV Rally in Cleveland, OH with Gov. Taft, Sen. Voinovich, and Sen. DeWine
-- Barnstorm in Bedford Heights, OH with Gov. Taft, Sen. Voinovich, and Sen. DeWine
-- Barnstorm in Maple Heights, OH with Gov. Taft, Sen. Voinvoich, and Sen. DeWine
-- Drive to Maryland

Feb. 27th, 2004; Maryland
-- Barnstorm in Germantown, MD with Gov. Ehrlich, Rep. Gilchrest, and Spkr. Hastert
-- Barnstorm in Rocktown, MD with Gov. Ehrlich, Rep. Gilchrest, and Spkr. Hastert
-- Barnstorm in Gaithersburg, MD with Gov. Ehrlich, Rep. Gilchrest, and Spkr. Hastert
-- Townhall in Gaithersburg, MD with Gov. Ehrlich and Rep. Gilchrest

Feb. 28th, 2004; Maryland
-- Barnstorm in Baltimore, MD with Gov. Ehrlich, Rep. Gilchrest, and Gov. Carcieri
-- Interview with WBAL in Baltimore, MD with Gov. Ehrlich
-- Barnstorm in Greater Upper Marlboro, MD with Gov. Ehrlich, Rep. Gilchrest, and Gov. Carcieri
-- Barnstorm in Columbia, MD with Gov. Ehrlich, Rep. Gilchrest, and Gov. Carcieri

Feb. 29th, 2004; Maryland
-- Townhall in Columbia, MD with Gov. Ehrlich and Rep. Gilchrest
-- Interview on Meet the Press via satellite
-- Interview on This Week via satellite
-- GOTV Rally in Ellicott City, MD with Gov. Ehrlich
-- Barnstorm in Ellicott City, MD with Gov. Ehrlich, Rep. Gilchrest, and Gov. Carcieri
-- Fly to Minnesota

March 1st, 2004; Minnesota
-- Barnstorm in St. Paul, MN with Gov. Pawlenty, Sen. Coleman, and Sen. Grams
-- GOTV Rally at Macalester College with Gov. Pawlenty and Sen. Coleman
-- Barnstorm in Minneapolis, MN with Gov. Pawlenty, Sen. Coleman, and Sen. Grams
-- Interview with KMSP in Minneapolis, MN
-- Barnstorm in Bloomington, MN with Gov. Pawlenty, Sen. Coleman, and Sen. Grams
-- Fly to California

March 2nd, 2004; California
-- Interview with KCRA in Sacramento, CA
-- Barnstorm in Sacramento, CA with Gov. Schwarzenneger, Gov. Wilson, and Pres. H.W.Bush
-- Townhall in Elk Grove, CA with Gov. Schwarzenegger, Gov. Wilson, and Nancy Reagan
-- Barnstorm in Rancho Cordova, CA with Gov. Schwarzenegger, Gov. Wilson, and Pres. H.W. Bush
-- GOTV Rally at Sacramento City College with Gov. Schwarzenegger and Gov. Wilson
-- Election Night Rally in San Francisco, CA with Gov. Schwarzenegger, Gov. Wilson, and Pres. H.W.Bush

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Giuliani Surrogates, Feb.25th-March 2nd, 2004

Gov. George Pataki
Barnstorming in Maryland

Mayor Michael Bloomberg
Barnstorming in Maryland

Senator John McCain
Barnstorming and GOTV in Ohio

Governor Angus King
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Fmr. First Lady Nancy Reagan
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Mr. Sheldon Adelson
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Former President Jerry Ford
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Governor Terry Branstad
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International Association of Fire Fighters
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Kenny Guinn
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Donald Carcieri
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George H.W. Bush
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Tim Pawlenty
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Rod Grams
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[DKrol]

"Senator, I did not distort anything. Look at the transcripts. You made no mention of Afghanistan and the question was in regards to the War in Iraq. It's not a distortion or a distraction on my part, Senator, if your statements aren't clear. I simply pointed out the confusion of your response. The American people need to be sure where their President stands and they don't know with you, Senator. That's a serious fault in a candidate, a serious difference between the two of us. The American people know me, they know my positions, they know where I stand. Where do you stand, Senator Allen, other than 'Conservative'?

[DKrol]

"There you go again, George. [laughs] I've been the national spot-light since 1983 when I took on organized crime as Associate Attorney General. I've talked about every issue under the sun from abortion, to gun control, to foreign policy. I'm preparing a new minimum wage policy, I've expressed my opinions on abortion and gun control, I've even released my tax returns. I do speak a lot about foreign policy, because it's a critical issue in this campaign. The election, in November, will be decided on foreign policy. Yes, abortion and other conservative talking points may bring up tense emotions and get people into the polls but foreign policy will be the defining issue of this campaign. We cannot focus on these social issues if we want to win, as a party, and stay in the White House. You can bet Hillary Clinton won't be giving stump speeches on abortion, she'll be talking about Iraq and Afghanistan."