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New York Wants Giuliani in White House
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the Empire State want a former New York City mayor to run for president in 2008, according to a poll by Strategic Vision. 62 per cent of respondents say they would like Rudy Giuliani to launch a White House bid.
Giuliani—a Republican—garnered national and international attention in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The former mayor currently heads Giuliani Partners, LLC—a consulting firm.
Last week, Newsday reproduced the comments of John Dennehy—a strategist during the 2000 presidential run by Republican Arizona senator John McCain—on Giuliani's possible presidential bid. Dennehy declared, "In my humble opinion, Rudy wouldn't get out of the gate."
Support is lower for New York senator Hillary Rodham Clinton at 33 per cent. Rodham Clinton—a Democrat and former first lady—was elected to the United States Senate in 2000, defeating Republican Rick Lazio by 12 per cent. She ruled out a presidential bid in 2004.
A prospective candidacy by current Republican governor George Pataki garners the backing of 31 per cent of respondents. In July, Pataki announced he would not seek a new term as governor. In August, an advertisement discussing his possible White House bid began airing in Iowa.
No Republican has carried New York in a U.S. presidential election since Ronald Reagan in 1984.
Polling Data
Do you want former Rudy Giuliani to run for president in 2008?
Yes | 62% |
No | 18% |
Undecided | 20% |
Do you want George Pataki to run for president in 2008?
Yes | 33% |
No | 49% |
Undecided | 18% |
Do you want Hillary Rodham Clinton to run for president in 2008?
Yes | 31% |
No | 57% |
Undecided | 12% |
Source: Strategic Vision
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,200 registered New York voters, conducted from Dec. 2 to Dec. 4, 2005. Margin of error is 3 per cent.