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=**Rudy Giuliani:**=

Interesting Information:

 * Awarded with the Ronald Reagan Presidential Freedom Award
 * Knighted by the Queen of England
 * Named Person of the Year by Time Magazine in 2002
 * Partner in the law firm Bracewell & Giuliani. with over 400 attorneys practicing all over the world.
 * Wrote a bestseller novel __Leadership__

**Biography**
Pre- Career Past Experience
 * Born and grew up in Brooklyn, New York
 * Went to Manahatten University
 * Went New York University Law school
 * Began Working for the government in 1975
 * Named Associate Attorney General, the third highest position in the Department of Justice in 1981.
 * Headed the U.S. attorney office’s law enforcement agencies
 * Giuliani was named United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York in 1983
 * Elected to be the mayor of New York in 1993 and was elected for two terms.

12. I will expand America’s involvement in the global economy and strengthen our reputation around the world.
=On the Issues:= o Rudy Giuliani believes that nobody - including himself - can be sure that the outcome of the Iraq War will be an American success. o Although he cares about the troops, he thinks that withdrawal from Iraq is a bad idea. o He says that withdrawal will only encourage the enemies, and could lead to an even worse conflict in the future. o Terrorism will become less of a threat if the United States continues trying to help Iraq become safer and less dependent. o Believes health care in America is already superior but can still be made better o Can be made better through tax cuts o Wants to make it as beneficial to buy your own health insurance then to get it from your employer o Empowering patients and their doctors, not government bureaucrats o Rudy proposes an income exclusion of up to $15,000 for those without employer coverage to make insurance more affordable. o Main goal is to lower cost and improve quality o Enlarged Consumer Market i.e. Private ownership o Give Americans more control, access and security o Reform the system by using free-market solutions that encourage health care providers aimed towards consumers (not companies) o Enlarge low-cost insurance choices and improve health savings accounts o Encourage investments in technology to reduce medical errors o Increasing competition among health insurance providers will allow reductions in cost and increased quality
 * **The Iraq War -Taking the offense against Terrorism-** media type="custom" key="452463"
 * **National Security-**
 * Proposes a plan to decrease response time of federal and local services in the event of a disaster situation
 * plans for expanded training processes including civilian auxiliary forces (i.e. doctors, firefighters, construction, etc.)
 * inclusive plans of local governments so the people who are responding first to the disasters will be in the loop
 * reducing unnecessary red tape and bureaucracy for response to disaster by FEMA
 * wants to modernize FEMA and reequip with more technology
 * create easier methods of donation for coupling of business aid with the government
 * plans to decentralize the Department of Homeland Security; creating regional directors and sectionalized responses[[image:handcuffs.JPG width="313" height="213" align="right"]]
 * Plans to create a database to compile terrorist info (terror stat) with a few principles
 * prevention
 * precursor crimes
 * expanded syndromes surveillance
 * End earmarking
 * cut out the corruption in politics
 * allow for more funds for real projects and long term needs
 * **Health care//-//**

o As a whole wants the most power in the parent’s hands o Make option of charter, home, public, private, parochial schooling more common o Opposes any type of religious reference in public schooling o Funding new voucher programs to help disadvantaged students o Giuliani's plan allows states to use funds which will enable special education students to find appropriate placement o Establish a program which will give scholarship offers to students of military involved parents o Will expand and enlarge charter schooling and its funding and facilities o Change public schooling focus from bureaucrats to the actual students
 * **Education-**

o Strong believer in Fiscal discipline. o That is keeping your expenses equal to your revenue by having no wasteful spending. o Government’s revenue comes from taxes so through his policies Giuliani cuts taxes and saves money. o End government’s path of careless spending. o “I believe I can do it because I’ve done it before.” o Also believes America should, “Expand America’s involvement in the global economy and strengthen our reputation around the world.”
 * **The economy-**


 * **Taxes** -
 * permanently lower rates throughout the country
 * plan to end the death tax and double taxing
 * provides solutions to prevent tax increases over the next ten years, crucial to our economy
 * index the alternative minimum tax to inflations and the value of the dollar
 * lower the corporate tax rates
 * create more tax free savings accounts for Americans
 * Plans to have healthcare tax credits to allow for a more affordable healthcare program
 * introduce a new alternative to the current tax form that would be deemed "FAST"
 * this would cut down the time and tedious form filling out
 * also would simplify the process
 * but would allow individuals to choose their tax form depending on what made more economic sense to them at the time
 * Reinstate the research and development tax credit, opening the gateway to further scientific research and innovation

o “100% committed” to global warming o Defiantly believes there is Global warming but it is in part because of natural climate change. o What he wants to do is find ways to stop the human intervention in global warming and calls on experts and researchers to do this. o He fully supports California’s plan to greatly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2010. o Rudy thinks that turning to Nuclear power or hydro-electricity is a great idea. o In numerous speeches he has said he would like to increase alternative power sources by at least 25%.
 * **Global warming** -
 * **Nuclear Weapons** -
 * Open minded to the possibility to use of nuclear weapons preventing countries of the middle east and elsewhere if they pose a threat of chemical or nuclear weapons
 * believes that conventional modes are the most viable solution but keeps options and doors open
 * would go to any length to protect the American peoples
 * knows that nuclear weapons are to be approached carefully and never overly zealous

o He would increase the minimum wage if studies showed it would not reduce the number of available jobs o Believes moving people off welfare will decrease crime rate o Wants more special attention devoted to homeless o Sold 80% of city-owned abandoned housing to real estate developers o For homeless people and transforming them immediately o Believes limiting welfare will reduce dependence and the poverty cycle o Government stabilizes business; businesses provide jobs; jobs can improve poverty o Plan: give them opportunities for jobs and education o Not welfare programs
 * **Poverty-[[image:poverty.jpg width="298" height="220" align="right"]]**


 * **Abortion-**

o Giuliani has presented a two-sided argument on his stance for this issue, but his official stance is pro-choice. o He thinks that abortion is wrong, but the woman should be allowed to choose and have that option. o When asked about the subject, he connects the subject to the judicial system - specifically, to his preference for conservative judges. o He claims that he himself is against abortion, but praises judges who would rule against abortion. o It seems as though he would like abortion outlawed, but also believes that the unborn don't have rights.

o Thinks that the appointment of Supreme Court justices is one of the most important jobs as a president. o He wants people who will interpret the constitution the way it was written, the way the founders of our country meant for it to exist. o Rudy believes that the justices are there to strictly interpret the laws in a way that protects the right of American citizens and are the best for this country. o He would be the best candidate to do this because he has worked in the courtroom as a lawyer and was the third ranking official in the justice department under President Reagan. o Gay rights - Giuliani believes the gay deserve their rights. o Giuliani is for embryonic stem cell research. o Believes that judges should interpret the law, not invent it. o Many of his opinions have multiple angles. o Favors state-by-state laws, saying that "It's one thing for New York, it's something different for Texas."
 * **Supreme Court Appointments**-
 * **Other topics of concern-**

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Debate Blog 2008 - Teresa Part One:

Giuliani's speech was very persuasive and used his strong points to introduce him well.

Huckabee's rebuttal to Romney was unclear, and Guliani's answer was a lot better.

Giuliani's view on finding osama bin laden was well prepared, and applied well to america's safety.

Romney had an unclear view on global wrming, and didnt say much he would do about it.

The statements about illegal immigrants mostly left out how to deal with current illegal aliens, Giuliani did not comment.

Giuliani connects education with its important effect on the economy, and internationally. Huckabee focused instead on hobbies like music for schools. Romneys statement was repetitive of Giuliani's idea of having more teachers.

Giuliani's rebuttal on tax cuts had good evidence of how his tax cuts will work. Huckabee, on the other hand, supported Bush's tax cuts, which may not even be permanent.

John McCain's idea about solving the war without troops lack support of how to do it successfully, which is one of the biggest obstacles.

Giuliani has many more ideas about alternative energy than the opponent.

Giuliani knows how to do gun control without comletely limiting right an to keep the cities safe. Huckabee's rebuttal sounds dismal, like there is no hope against gun violence, but Giuliani has been proven to greatly improve gun violence in the past.

The rebuttal made by Giuliani against McCain continues to come up with new points about alternative energy.

Giuliani used one of his strongest points now - Iraq. He is very proactive about doing the war now to make the future safer.

Mayor Giuliani, on Osama bin Laden and waterboarding was sincere about his answer - American safety always comes first, even if compromising other country's comfort temporarily.

McCain and Huckabee seem to have forgotten that this country i supposed to be free and EVERYONE deserves their rights. Giulani, on the other hand, remembers that we are free and we should not discriminate on terms of something you can't help.

Part Two:

Giuliani, once again speaking about alternative energy, is much more proactive on the subject than other opponents.

On foreign policy, Giuliani looks to U.N. somewhat, but also calls for self sufficiency.

All of the opponents focused only on finances and taxes for stopping economic recession, while giuliani focused also on improving business. Giuliani was also sensible about border control and illegal immigrants.

Giuliani is proactive about sending illegal aliens back to their country, but also knows that everyone deserves not to die when we have a chance to save them.

HHuckabee was right that the quality of teachers should be good, but Giuliani reinforced that the quality of what is being teached also needs to be better.

Giuliani keeps remembering that the most important issue is the safety of the country.

The question about experience was a good one for Giuliani. He had multiple answers, including his high justice ranking and lack of corruption.

Closing speech - Giuliani doesn't just rely on emotion, but actual facts in his persuasion. =**Thank you for supporting Rudy Giuliani!**= VOTE RUDY 2008