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

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Giuliani Endorsments


Congressman Wayne Gilchrest There's only one candidate who can win in November. There's only one candidate who can really stand up to the Democrats and beat them. There's only one candidate who can out debate all the Democratic candidates. That man is Rudy Giuliani and that's why I'm backing him for President.
- Congressman Gilchrest spends February 25th to March 1st barnstorming across Maryland for Mayor Giuliani. He spends March 2nd whipping out voters and co-coordinating various GOTV efforts in the Baltimore area.


Governor Bob Ehrlich Rudy Giuliani is a great man. He's a well rounded and likable candidate. He knows how to stand up for himself and defend his positions. He's not afraid to take an position, even if it's not popular at the moment. That's the kind of man Maryland, and America, needs as President.
- Governor Ehrlich spends February 25th to February 29th barnstorming across Maryland for Mayor Giuliani. He spends March 1st and 2nd coordinating statewide GOTV efforts across the state.


Governor Bob Taft Ohio is the American heartland. It is the home of all kinds of Americans and it is the center of American Industry. From the factories in Akron to the farms in Athens, Ohio is a America on a micro-scale. Only one candidate for President understands Ohio and can represent it as President. Only one candidate for President understands America and can represent it as President. That's why I'm endorsing Rudy Giuliani for President.
- Governor Taft spends February 25th-March 1st barnstorming across Ohio for Mayor Giuliani. He spends March 2nd coordinating GOTV efforts across the state.


Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist I've worked with George Allen since 1995. He's a good man. But he's too conservative to win nationally, he barely won in Virginia over Chuck Robb. George Allen is not able to set aside his partisan feelings and that's a bad trait for a President. I don't know if Senator Allen is experienced enough to be President, he's never had any executive experience and the Presidency is not a job for on-the-job training. Rudy Giuliani is experienced, he'll be able to hit the ground running, and he'll make a great President.
- Senator Frist spends February 25th-March 2nd barnstorming across Ohio for Mayor Giuliani.

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Statement from the Giuliani Campaign

The Giuliani Campaign would like to issue a formal apology to Senator Allen and his campaign. Senator Bill Frist, in his endorsement speech for Mayor Giuliani, inaccurately said that Allen had no executive experience. This is just not true. Senator Allen was Governor of Virginia before becoming a Senator. The Giuliani Campaign apologizes for Senator Frist's inaccuracy. 

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Statement from Rudy and Judith Giuliani

Earlier today, we spoke with our good friend, Governor Bill Owens, about the situation regarding his wife. As people who have both gone through divorces we understand the emotions that Governor and Mrs. Owens are experiencing. We offered our prayers to the couple and their family, as well as guidance. For the Owens' privacy, this is all that we will say on the matter.

Statement from the Giuliani Campaign

In light of recent developments in Governor Owens' personal life, he has asked that he not serve as the Chairman of our Western Campaign any longer. We accept his resignation from the post. The following are the Giuliani Campaign's current regional Campaign Chairmen:

New England Campaign Chairman: Governor George Pataki
Southern Campaign Chairman: Senator Bill Frist
Mid-Western Campaign Chairman: Senator George Voinovich
Northern Campaign Chairman: Governor Tim Pawlenty
South-Western Campaign Chairman: Senator John McCain
Western Campaign Chairman: Former Governor Pete Wilson

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Giuliani Campaign TV and Radio Ad, running in the following states:

Time To Unite
"High taxes. Bigger government. More red tape. These are the policies a Democratic President will put in place. These policies hurt people, hurt small businesses, and cost Americans their jobs. Do you want to live under a Democratic President? If so, go vote for Hillary Clinton or Joe Biden. If not, it's time to unite as a party around a single candidate. A single candidate who can win in November, regardless of who the Democrats nominate. A single candidate who has led all the Democratic candidates since the race began. A single candidate with clear ideas, values, and goals. That man is Rudy Giuliani. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Rudy Giuliani.

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OOC: NHI, does the round have to last until the 28th? I think that's a bit long and will slow the process down. Could we shorten this round until, say, that 25th or 26th?

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Giuliani Campaign TV and Radio Ad, running in the following states:

My Record

"Senator Allen can attack me for my record, and I'll take it. But allow me a chance to defend myself. My positions on issues like gun control and abortion were crafted by the situations I have been in in my life, by my experiences. Those policies worked in New York, and they worked in the Justice Department. I'm a Republican. I believe in limited government and freedom of the people. As President, I will not force my personal beliefs on the American people because I believe that everyone is entitled to hold their own beliefs and have their own ideas. And I will never attack my opponents for having a differing a position, rather I will fight the merit of that opinion, but I won't fight just because it is different. I'm Rudy Giuliani and I approve this message. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Rudy Giuliani."

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Giuliani Campaign GOTV Strategy (February 25th-March 2nd)

This is the big one. No expense will be spared, no door un-knocked, no voter left in the dark. We must win atleast 6 states (New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Minnesota, and California) to remain competitive in the Primary. Wins in three more states will push our campaign over the top and nearly clinch the nomination (Vermont, Maryland, and Ohio). No resources will be spent in Georgia - allow Senator Allen and Governor Johnson to fight it out there.

GOTV Strategy in New York: Small ad buys, running the ads "My Record" and "Time To Unite". Some canvasing by campaign volunteers in Upstate New York (with a special effort by the "New Yorkers for Giuliani" coalition.

GOTV Strategy in Massachusetts: Small ad buys, running the ads "Time To Unite" and "My Record". Minor canvasing by campaign volunteers (with a special effort by the "College Students for Giuliani" coalition. Ambassador Cellucci's knowledge of state demographics and voting patterns will be relied on.

GOTV Strategy in Connecticut: Small ad buys, running the ads "Time To Unite" and "My Record". Little canvasing by campaign volunteers.

GOTV Strategy in Rhode Island: Small ad buys, running the ads "Time To Unite" and "My Record". Minor canvasing by campaign volunteers in large cities.

GOTV Strategy in Minnesota: Large ad buys, running the ads "Time to Unite and "My Record" heavily. Members of the "Veterans for Giuliani" and "Democrats for Giuliani" coalitions will canvas in large cities (such as Minneapolis, St. Paul, St. Cloud, and Duluth). The resources of Governor Tim Pawlenty, Senator Norm Coleman, and Senator Rod Grams are being relied upon heavily.

GOTV Strategy in California: Large ad buys, running the ads "Time to Unite" and "My Record" heavily. Members of the "Democrats for Giuliani" and "College Students for Giuliani" coalitions will canvas heavily in major cities (such as Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, and San Francisco). The resources of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Governor Pete Wilson are being relied on heavily. Nancy Reagan's connections to state Republicans is also being used to sell conservative on Mayor Giuliani.

GOTV Strategy in Maryland: Medium-sized ad buys, running the ads "Time To Unite" and "My Record". Members of the "Democrats for Giuliani" and "College Students for Giuliani" coalitions will canvas neighborhoods in Baltimore and Rockville. The resources of Governor Bob Ehrlich and Congressman Wayne Gilchrest are being relied on heavily to spread Mayor Giuliani's appeal outside of the big cities and into the more rural areas.

GOTV Strategy in Ohio: Large ad buys, running the ads "Time To Unite" and "My Record" heavily. Members of the "Middle Class for Giuliani" and "Veterans for Giuliani" coalitions will canvas large cities (such as Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Akron, and Toledo). The resources of Governor Bob Taft, Senator George Voinovich, and Senator Mike DeWine are being relied upon heavily to spread Mayor Giuliani's platform to rural areas.

GOTV Strategy in Vermont: Small ad-buys, running the ads "Time To Unite" and "My Record". Members of the "Independent Voters for Giuliani" coalition will canvas neighborhoods in Burlington, Bennington, and Rutland. The resources of Governor Angus King and Governor John H. Sununu are being relied on heavily to spur voter turnout.

Resources from the International Association of Fire Fighters are also going to be used extensively. Members of the IAFF in California, Minnesota, Ohio, and Vermont will drive shuttles/vans to bring voters to the polls. Other IAFF members in Maryland, California, and Minnesota are going to be joining campaign volunteers to canvas neighborhoods, register voters, help them get to the proper polling place, and spread Mayor Giuliani's platform. Resources from the IAFF are going to be focused on the more rural areas, while campaign resources are going to be focused on the urban centers.

Talking Points for All Surrogates and Volunteers:
- Mayor Giuliani cut taxes as Mayor of New York and will do the same as President.
- Mayor Giuliani had to work with Democrats as Mayor of New York and will do the same in Washington.
- Mayor Giuliani comes from working-class roots and can relate to Americans from all walks of life.
- Only Mayor Giuliani has consistently led all the Democratic candidates. He is the only candidate who can win regardless of who the Democrats nominate.
- Mayor Giuliani knows how to lead, as shown during 9/11 and it's aftermath.

Special Note for Volunteers: Be sure to contrast Mayor Giuliani's bipartisan methods with the hard-line conservatism of Senator Allen while canvasing urban areas. The focus of canvasing is to drawn as many differences between the candidates as possible, while making Mayor Giuliani out to be an electable, problem solver.

Let's get out there and seal the deal.
- Mary Matalin,
Campaign Director

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Statement from the Giuliani Campaign

Vice President Cheney, a great American and good friend of Mayor Giuliani, is in the prayers of all at the campaign. Our prayers are offered to him and his family for a speedy recovery. Mayor Giuliani called the Vice President as the news broke and spoke to Mrs. Lynn Cheney on the Vice President's condition. For his own benefit, the Mayor has released the Vice President from any obligations he had to the campaign as a surrogate and fundraiser.

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Statement from the Giuliani Campaign

Mayor Giuliani would like to thanks Vice President Dick Cheney for his years of service to this nation. The Mayor and Judith wish Mr. Cheney a speedy recovery, as well as the best time in retirement. "He served our nation for most of his life" said the Mayor "and it's time for a well deserved retirement."

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Hey, is it okay to extend this round by one day? I want to go all out here.

I don't think this is a good idea. Everyone else has planned their schedules and timing around the round ending tomorrow night. I think it is important to keep moving the game along and not dragging out each round.

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Rudy Giuliani Victory Speech

"Thank you all! The networks have just called the final states of the day and it looks like we did it! We won a majority of the states voting today, we ran away with the delegates, and we took home more votes than either of the other candidates! Just a few weeks ago pundits were saying my campaign was on the ropes, we were down for the count. Look at us now!

Senator Allen just called and conceded both the various primaries and the race all together, offering me his endorsement for President. I want to thank Senator Allen for his support and for putting up such a fight for the nomination. It is primaries that show were a candidate stands, how the candidate will handle under pressure, and who the candidate really is. I'm glad I had to fight for this nomination. As for Governor Johnson, he has also conceded race but chose not to endorse me. That's fine, he can have a go as a third-party candidate with Dennis Kucinich as his running mate! [laughs]

It is time that we move on to the general election, we start preparing to face the Democratic nominee - be it Senator Clinton, Senator Biden, or Senator Edwards. I've lead all of them in the polls by good margins and I am not afraid to face any of them. Bill Clinton said I'm Hillary's biggest fear. Well here I am, Hillary! The Republican Party must come together if we want to win in November. We have to energize voters, we have to get out the vote, we have to stand together. We cannot get weighed down in ideological disputes. If we do, we will not win.

There has been talk that I may be appointed Vice President, to succeed Vice President Cheney. Although my main focus is this campaign, I will serve my nation if President Bush calls on me to do so."

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Rudy Giuliani Campaign Schedule for March 3rd-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: Theodore Olson
Chief Spokeswoman: Katie Levinson
Chief Pollster: Mike DuHaime

March 3rd, 2004; Washington, D.C.
-- Fundraiser in Washington, D.C. with Sen. Frist, Spkr. Hastert, and Gov. Ehrlich
-- Private Affairs in Washington, D.C.
-- Fly to Utah

March 4th, 2004; Utah
-- Fundraiser in Salt Lake City, UT
-- Meeting with Gov. Olene Walker in Salt Lake City, UT
-- Tour Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT
-- Drive to Nevada

March 5th, 2004; Nevada
-- Barnstorm in Las Vegas, NV with Gov. Guinn, Sen. Ensign, and Sen. McCain
-- Fundraiser with Sheldon Adelson and Gov. Guinn in Las Vegas, NV
-- Barnstorm in Henderson, NV with Gov. Guinn, Sen. Ensign, and Sen. McCain
-- Barnstorm in Mesquite, NV with Gov. Guinn, Sen. Ensign, and Sen. McCain

March 6th, 2004; Nevada
-- Barnstorm in Carson City, NV with Gov. Guinn and Sen. Ensign
-- Barnstorm in Reno, NV with Gov. Guinn and Sen. Ensign
-- Barnstorm in Sparks, NV with Gov. Guinn and Sen. Ensign
-- Visit John Ascuaga's Nugget Hotel & Casino with Gov. Guinn and Sen. Ensign
-- Fly to Virginia

March 7th, 2004; Virginia
-- Appearance on Fox News Sunday
-- Appearance on Face the Nation
-- Appearance on Meet the Press
-- Appearance on This Week
-- Appearance on Late Edition with Wolf Blitzer
-- Fundraiser in Arlington, VA with Sen. Allen and Sen. Alexander

March 8th, 2004; Virginia
-- Private Meeting with Sen. Allen in Norfolk, VA
-- Barnstorm in Norfolk, VA with Sen. Allen
-- Tour Naval Station Norfolk with Sen. Allen
-- Barnstorm in Virginia Beach, VA with Sen. Allen
-- Drive to Washington, D.C.

March 9th, 2004; Washington, D.C.
-- Private Meeting with Sec. Rumsfeld in Washington, D.C.
-- Private Meeting with Vice President Cheney at George Washington University Hospital
-- Lunch with Republican National Committee Officials at the Hotel Monaco-Washington, D.C.
-- Private Meeting with President Bush in Washington, D.C.

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Giuliani Surrogates, March 3rd-9th, 2004

Gov. George Pataki
Barnstorming in New Hampshire

Mayor Michael Bloomberg
Fundraising in New York

Senator John McCain
Barnstorming in Nevada

Governor Angus King
Barnstorming in Maine

Fmr. First Lady Nancy Reagan
Fundraising in Florida

Senator George Voinovich
Barnstorming in Ohio

Mr. Sheldon Adelson
Fundraising in Nevada

Former President Jerry Ford
Fundraising in Michigan

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 Wisconsin

Governor Pete Wilson
Barnstorming in Nevada

Former Vice President Dan Quayle
Fundraising in Indiani

Former Senator Howard Baker
Barnstorming in Virginia

Senator Lamar Alexander
Barnstorming in Virginia

House Speaker Dennis Hastert
Barnstorming in Virginia and Maryland

Former Senator Fred Thompson
Barnstorming in Virginia

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 Michigan

Senator Bob Dole
Barnstorming in Florida

General Norman Schwarzkopf
Barnstorming in Ohio

International Association of Fire Fighters
Voter Registration Rallies in Florida

Senator Connie Mack III
Barnstorming in Florida

Dick Cheney
Private Affairs

Kay Bailey Hutchison
Barnstorming in Florida

Linda Lingle
Barnstorming in Nevada

Kenny Guinn
Barnstorming in Nevada

Mary Matalin
Campaign Duties

Larry Craig
Barnstorming in Nevada

Bill Owens
Private Affairs

Paul Cellucci
Barnstorming in New Hampshire

John H. Sununu
Barnstorming in New Hampshire

John Ensign
Barnstorming in Nevada

Tom Petri
Barnstorming in Wisconsin

Mike DeWine
Barnstorming in Ohio

Donald Carcieri
Barnstorming in New Hampshire

George H.W. Bush
Barnstorming and Fundraising in Florida

Tim Pawlenty
Barnstorming in Michigan

Rod Grams
Barnstorming in Michigan

Wayne Gilchrest
Barnstorming in Virginia

Bob Taft
Barnstorming in Ohio

Bob Ehrlich
Barnstorming in Virginia

Bill Frist
Barnstorming in Virginia

George Allen
Barnstorming in Virginia

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New Clinton Endorsements

Former Senator Carol Moseley Braun


Congressman Rahm Emanuel


Former Chief of Staff Leon Panetta


Former Congressman Lee Hamilton


Former Congressman Timothy Roemer


Governor Kathleen Blanco


New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin


Lieutenant Governor Mitch Landrieu


Former Governor Mark White


Former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk


Governor Mike Easley


Former Governor Jim Hunt

Isn't this a bit much?

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Giuliani Endorsements


Governor Olene Walker I believe that Mayor Giuliani is the kind of leader that our nation needs. He is strong, determined, and courageous. The Mayor will stand strong in the face of our enemies. I'm backing Rudy Giuliani for President of the United States.
- Governor Walker spends March 3rd to 9th campaigning for the Republican Nomination for Governor of Utah.


U.S. Chamber of Commerce Mayor Giuliani has a dedicated record of job creation and we feel that, regardless of who the Democrats nominate, he will be the best candidate to spur economic growth and create jobs.
- The U.S.C.C. spends March 3rd to 9th raising funds for Mayor Giuliani and preparing a large ad-buy.


RNC Chairman Ed Gillespie Between his own delegate totals, and the delegates transferred from Senator Allen, Mayor Rudy Giuliani has surpassed the threshold for our party's nomination for President. He has the full support of myself, the Republican Party, and Republicans across the nation.
- Chairman Gillespie spends March 3rd to 9th helping President Bush and the White House determine a Vice Presidential nominee.

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Statement from the Giuliani Campaign

At this early point in Mayor Giuliani's campaign, two things are certain: The Mayor will be the Republican Nominee for President and the Mayor will need a running mate. The list below includes the names of various possible running mates who's names have been thrown around at meetings of the campaign team. This list is in no way definitive and is likely to change many times before the Convention in August.

Current Senators and Members of Congress
Senator George Allen
Senator John Warner
Senator Kit Bond
Senator Judd Gregg
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson
Senator John McCain
Senator Sam Brownback
Senator Norm Coleman
Senator Rick Santorum
Congressman Paul Ryan
Congressman Rob Portman
Congressman John Kasich

Current Governors and Mayors
Governor Bill Owens
Governor Mitt Romney
Governor Rick Perry
Governor Mark Sanford
Governor Linda Lingle

Cabinet Officials
Attorney General John Ashcroft
National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice
Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld

Former Senators, Congressmen, and Governors
Senator Fred Thompson
Senator Robert C. Smith
Congressman Jack Kemp
Congressman Newt Gingrich
Governor March Racicot
Governor Christine Todd Whitman
Governor Pete Wilson
Governor Bill Weld
Governor John H. Sununu

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Is Hillary withdrawing without endorsing?

Where do you see this? Am I missing something?

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Statement from the Giuliani Campaign

Our hearts are heavy in our chests after hearing the news of President Clinton's illness. All at the campaign wish him a speedy recovery. We also thank Senator Clinton for bringing various issues to the for-front of the public discussion over the course of her campaign for the White House. She would have provided a good challenge to Mayor Giuliani in November.

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Giuliani Campaign TV and Radio Ads, Running in the following states:

A Strong Record
Mayor Giuliani has a strong record, and he stands by it. As an Assistant Attorney General, he fought organized crime. As Mayor, he helped bring down the Gambino crime family. Under his tenure jobs were created across the board in New York City, and a budget deficit was turned around into a budget surplus. On 9/11 Mayor Giuliani helped our nation recover and build itself back up. Rudy Giuliani - A strong man with a strong record of progress and success. Paid for by the Committee To Elect Rudy Giuliani.

Compassionate Conservatism
Mayor Giuliani is a believer in smaller, more efficient government. He believes in personal moderation and the success of private enterprise. But he also believes that it's a primary job of the government to provide for it's citizens. Provide security abroad, safety at home, and some economic assistance if you fall on a rough patch. That's compassionate conservatism, that's Rudy Giuliani's conservatism. Paid for by the Committee To Elect Rudy Giuliani.

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Giuliani Campaign GOTV Strategy (March 3rd to March 9th)

Our hard work last week paid off. We swept the field on Super Tuesday and clinched the nomination. This was because of the hard work of our surrogates and volunteers across the nation. Congratulations and thank you to everyone.

Although we've won the nomination, we cannot rest on our laurels. Although we're leading both Senator Biden and Senator Edwards, we cannot let up. A strong game early on, leading into the General Election, results in a strong finish. We do not want a repeat of 2004.

We are running a 50 State Strategy. The campaign is not going to focus on the "swing states" determined by the media. Mayor Giuliani believes that every voter in every state of every region is valuable and important. We hope to put states like California, New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota into play. This is going to take a lot of work but I know that we can do this.

We should focus on positioning ourselves for the General Election. We need to begin to blend our resources and volunteers with those of the RNC, which expands our outreach and financial abilities. These next few weeks are going to be critical. If we can mesh with the RNC well the wind will be in our sails. If not, we're going up a creek.

The Chamber of Commerce and International Association of Fire Fighters are funding two massive ad buys, running the ads "A Strong Record" and "Compassionate Conservatism" across the nation. These two ads set the tone for our campaign going forward and help establish the image we want voters to have of Mayor Giuliani. Volunteers and surrogates should stress the terms "compassionate conservatism", "proven leader", and "trusted" when asked to describe Mayor Giuliani.

Surrogates are being a more relaxed schedule for the time being, so that they may focus on their own campaigns at home. In the state of Utah, volunteers should reach out to Governor Olene Walker's campaign and see how they can assist the Governor in her re-election bid. Surrogates should still tout Mayor Giuliani's record of accomplishment and success when campaigning, but should also spend some time focusing on their own races. President Giuliani won't be able to govern without a strong team of Republicans from the across the nation in office.

When asked why voters should support Mayor Giuliani over Senators Biden or Edwards volunteers and surrogates should mention the following points:
- Mayor Giuliani lead a city larger, in population, than 39 states while Senators Biden and Edwards have no executive experience.
- Mayor Giuliani fought organized crime as Mayor and will make America's streets safer.
- Mayor Giuliani has hands on experience in leading during crises and can easily respond to any challenges that he may face as President.
- Senator Biden, although a long-time Senator, is known for his off-the-cuff remarks and one never knows what is going to coming out. This could be detrimental during high-stakes discussions with world leaders. Mayor Giuliani has great connections with foreign leaders, such as Queen Elizabeth II, President Jacques Chirac, and Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.
- Senator Edwards has only one term of experience as a Senator, while Mayor Giuliani led New York for 7 years and was forced out by term limits.

When asked about Governor Gary Johnson's Libertarian Party bid treat it as a joke and hit on the phrase "radical alternative". Mention that his policies on the Patriot Act and the War on Terror are dangerous and reckless. Also mention that a vote for Johnson is just like a vote for either Senators Biden or Edwards in that in detracts from a Giuliani Victory.

This is our first real test as a national campaign. Before this moment we went state by state, primary by primary, caucus by caucus. Now we've got to prove that we can handle this, we have the support of national Republicans, and we've mended our bridges with Senator Allen. Let's show ourselves as a unifying force, uniting the party behind Mayor Giuliani.

Good luck,
Mary Matalin,
Campaign Director.

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Excerpt From "Fox News Sunday" Interview (March 7th, 2004)



Chris Wallace: Now we welcome Mayor Rudy Giuliani to the program. Thank you for joining me today, Mr. Mayor, I know you have a busy day planned.
Rudy Giuliani: It comes with the territory of being a Presidential Nominee, Chris.
Wallace: Earlier this week, in your campaign's GOTV strategy report, Mary Matalin said that you're running a "50 State Strategy" for your campaign. Why?
Giuliani: Mary said it best in the report, I firmly believe that every voter matters - whether they live in Texas, Utah, New York, and Massachusetts. Rather than falling into the "Swing State Strategy" formed in the 1980s, we're opening up a lot more paths to victory than are traditionally available. I think, with some work, we can carry New York, Pennsylvania, and Michigan and put California and Minnesota into play.
Wallace: Do you think that doing a 50 State Strategy is something you can actually accomplish?
Giuliani: Of coarse, Chris. We sat down at a campaign team meeting in the early days of the campaign and decided on it. I pledge to visit all 50 states between the beginning of the primaries and the election in November. We're on track to do it. I think once we get out there and we spread the message of compassionate conservatism to all voters, we have a great shot of making in-roads into normally Democratic states.
Wallace: You've been cited as a likely Vice President for President Bush. Has he talked to you about this and would you accept the post?
Giuliani: I have a meeting with President Bush on the 9th at the White House. We're going to talk about uniting the Republican Party around my candidacy to succeed him. If he asks me to join him in the White House, he will. I said it before - I'm focused on this campaign, but if the President calls on me to serve our nation I will.
Wallace: Thank you for joining me, Mayor Giuliani. For everyone here at Fox News and Fox News Sunday, I'm Chris Wallace. Be sure to tune in next week to discuss the 2004 Veepstakes, the Democratic Primary, and all kinds of breaking news.

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Rudy Giuliani Press Conference in Washington, D.C. (March 10, 2004)

"I said I would take this office if the President called on me to serve. Well he called, and I answered. I want to thank President Bush for entrusting me with the honor of this office. There are many other qualified men and women who could be standing here, and it means a lot that the President chose me. It means that President Bush trusts my abilities. It means that President Bush endorses me to succeed him. It means that I am the most qualified to be our nation's 44th President.

President Bush and I stand together on many policy issues. We stand together on Medicare and Medicaid. We stand together on Iraq, Afghanistan, and the War on Terror. We stand together on the need for smaller, more limited, more efficient government. We stand together on the need for a balanced budged and a reduced deficit. Over the last 3 and a half years, President Bush has made great strides towards these positions, and I believe that I can help move us even closer.

Serving as Vice President will give me hands-on experience in the Oval Office, the White House, and Washington so that my administration can hit the ground running, come January 2005. I will give this office the best of my ability, while also running for President. I hope that the Congress can approve my nomination quickly so that I can get to work helping President Bush and discharging any duties he gives to me. Thank you."

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Rudy Giuliani Campaign Schedule for March 10th-16th, 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

March 10th, 2004; Washington, D.C.
-- Press Conference with President Bush to announce the Mayor’s appointment as Vice President
-- Private Meeting with Sen. Frist and Sen. McConnell
-- Private Meeting with Sen. Daschle and Sen. Reid
-- Press Conference with Sen. Hutchinson and Sen. Allen to release Vice President Giuliani’s Minimum Wage Plan
-- Fly to Florida

The Giuliani Plan for A Better Minimum Wage
- Raise the minimum wage for non tipped employees to $6.00 immediately
- Raise the minimum wage for non tipped employees  to $6.25 after six months
- Raise the minimum wage for non tipped employees to $6.50  after twelve months
- Raise the minimum wage for non tipped employees to $7.00 after one year
- Exempt businesses that make less than $750,000 per year

March 11th, 2004; Florida
-- Barnstorm in Miami, FL with Sen. Mack III, Gov. Perry, and Sen. Alexander
-- Visit Miami Beach Holocaust Memorial
-- Barnstorm in Miami Beach, FL with Sen. Mack III, Gov. Perry, and Sen. Alexander
-- Launch “Latinos For Giuliani” Campaign Coalition in Miami Beach, FL with Sen. Mack III and Gov. Perry
-- Fly to Pennsylvania

March 12th, 2004; Pennsylvania
-- Visit Pat’s King of Steaks in Philadelphia, PA
-- Barnstorm in Philadelphia, PA with Sen. Santorum, Sen. Allen, and Sen. Frist
-- See the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, PA
-- Barnstorm in Norristown, PA with Sen. Santorum, Sen. Allen, and Sen. Frist
-- Barnstorm in Plymouth, PA with Sen. Santorum, Sen. Allen, and Sen. Frist

March 13th, 2004; Pennsylvania
-- Barnstorm in Philadelphia, PA with Sen. Santorum and Sen. Allen
-- Barnstorm in Duquesne, PA with Sen. Santorum and Sen. Allen
-- Barnstorm in Bethel Park, PA with Sen. Santorum and Sen. Allen
-- Drive to New York

March 14th, 2004; New York
-- Barnstorm in New York City, NY with Gov. Pataki and Mayor Bloomberg
-- Barnstorm in Goshen, NY with Gov. Pataki and Mayor Bloomberg
-- Barnstorm in Newburgh, NY with Gov. Pataki and Mayor Bloomberg

March 15th, 2004; New York
-- Visit Saratoga Race Course with Gov. Pataki and Gov. Cellucci
-- Barnstorm in Saratoga Springs, NY with Gov. Pataki, Gov. King, and Gov. Cellucci
-- Barnstorm in Ballston Spa, NY with Gov. Pataki, Gov. King, and Gov. Cellucci
-- Visit The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom
-- Barnstorm in Queensbury, NY with Gov. Pataki, Gov. King and Gov. Cellucci
-- Fly to California

March 16th, 2004; California
-- Barnstorm in San Diego, CA with Gov. Schwarzenegger, Gov. Wilson, and Vice President Quayle
-- Barnstorm in National City, CA with Gov. Schwarzenegger, Gov. Wilson, and Vice President Quayle
-- Hold “Latinos For Giuliani” Campaign Coalition Rally in Chula Vista, CA with Gov. Schwarzenegger and Gov. Wilson
-- Barnstorm in Chula Vista, CA with Gov. Schwarzenegger and Gov. Wilson

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Giuliani Surrogates, March 10th-16th, 2004

Gov. George Pataki
Barnstorming in New York

Mayor Michael Bloomberg
Fundraising in New York

Senator John McCain
Barnstorming in Nevada

Governor Angus King
Barnstorming in New York

Fmr. First Lady Nancy Reagan
Fundraising in California

Senator George Voinovich
Barnstorming in Ohio

Mr. Sheldon Adelson
Fundraising in Nevada

Former President Jerry Ford
Barnstorming in Michigan

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 Minnesota

Governor Pete Wilson
Barnstorming in California

Former Vice President Dan Quayle
Barnstorming in California

Former Senator Howard Baker
Barnstorming in Virginia

Senator Lamar Alexander
Barnstorming in Virginia

House Speaker Dennis Hastert
Barnstorming in Virginia

Former Senator Fred Thompson
Barnstorming in Virginia

Senator Larry Pressler
Barnstorming in Iowa

Governor John Hoeven
Barnstorming in Iowa

Governor Mike Rounds
Barnstorming in Iowa

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
Barnstorming in California

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Jack Kemp
Barnstorming in Michigan

Senator Bob Dole
Barnstorming in Florida

General Norman Schwarzkopf
Barnstorming in Ohio

International Association of Fire Fighters
Voter Registration Rallies in California

Senator Connie Mack III
Barnstorming in Florida

Dick Cheney
Private Affairs

Kay Bailey Hutchison
Barnstorming in Florida

Linda Lingle
Barnstorming in California

Kenny Guinn
Barnstorming in Nevada

Mary Matalin
Campaign Duties

Larry Craig
Barnstorming in Nevada

Bill Owens
Private Affairs

Paul Cellucci
Barnstorming in New York

John H. Sununu
Barnstorming in New Hampshire

John Ensign
Barnstorming in Nevada

Tom Petri
Barnstorming in Wisconsin

Mike DeWine
Barnstorming in Ohio

Donald Carcieri
Barnstorming in New York

George H.W. Bush
Barnstorming and Fundraising in California

Tim Pawlenty
Barnstorming in Michigan

Rod Grams
Barnstorming in Michigan

Wayne Gilchrest
Barnstorming in Virginia

Bob Taft
Barnstorming in Ohio

Bob Ehrlich
Barnstorming in Virginia

Bill Frist
Barnstorming in Virginia

George Allen
Barnstorming in Virginia

Olene Walker
Personal Campaign for Governor

Chamber of Commerce
Fundraising in Florida and Texas

Ed Gillespie
Campaign Organization

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Giuliani Endorsements


Governor Rick Perry: Rudy Giuliani is the kind of man our nation needs at it's helm. He's a conservative from the line of Ronald Reagan.
- Governor Perry spends March 10th-16th barnstorming across Missouri for Vice President Giuliani.


Senate Majority Whip Mitch McConnell: Senator Frist endorsed Rudy a few weeks ago. Now it is time for myself to come on board and join Leader Frist in backing the Vice President.
-Senator McConnell spends March 10th-16th barnstorming across Pennsylvania for Vice President Giuliani.


Senator Lindsey Graham: Some people have said that Rudy Giuliani isn't conservative enough to be our party's nominee. I think that's just false. Rudy Giuliani can win elections across the nation, that's what I'm backing him for President.
- Senator Graham spends March 10th-16th barnstorming across Ohio for Vice President Giuliani.


Senator Trent Lott: I really like Rudy Giuliani. He has the grit and determination to lead our nation and I think he will make a great President.
- Senator Lott spends March 10th-16th barnstorming across Florida for Vice President Giuliani.


Senator Sam Brownback: Kansas believes in family values. Rudy Giuliani will protect these family values for everyone across the nation. Kansas believes in a limited government. Rudy Giuliani will limit the power of the federal government and allow the people to run their own lives.
- Senator Brownback spends March 10th-16th barnstorming across Michigan for Vice President Giuliani.


Senator Rick Santorm: Rudy Giuliani is a real Republican. He represents the ideas that this nation was built. The ideas that were formed by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Ronald Reagan. Vice President Giuliani is a modern Ronald Reagan.
- Senator Santorum spends March 10th-16th barnstorming across Pennsylvania for Vice President Giuliani.