Giuliani takes first step toward '08 presidential bid

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http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/11/13/giuliani.president/index.html

NEW YORK (CNN) -- Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has taken the first step toward a possible 2008 White House bid by forming a presidential exploratory committee.
A document from the New York Department of State says Giuliani made the initial filing Friday.
Giuliani joins Rep. Duncan Hunter of California, chairman of the powerful Armed Services Committee, as the only Republican to officially form an exploratory committee.
Democratic Gov. Tom Vilsack of Iowa formed an exploratory committee Thursday, making him the only Democrat to officially do so.
Federal election law allows individuals to travel and gauge their level of support without formally declaring their candidacy, which would subject them to federal fundraising rules, according to The Associated Press.
An individual who spends money only to test the waters -- rather than officially campaign for office -- does not have to register as a candidate, AP reported.
According to a recent CNN poll, Giuliani is a favorite among Republican voters or independents who lean Republican.
The survey, conducted October 27-29 by Opinion Research Corp., indicates that 29 percent of Republican voters would "most likely" support Giuliani for their party's presidential nomination in 2008. (Read the full poll results)
Runners-up included Sen. John McCain, with 27 percent, and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, with 12 percent. The poll of 401 Republican voters or voters who lean Republican had a sampling error of plus or minus 5 percent.
Copyright 2006 CNN. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Associated Press contributed to this report.

 

[DocLogic77]

Anyone but Hillary. I would rather have Mr. T as my president
(and I'm being honest) than Hillary.

 

[jrohrer]

wow...he'd be tough to beat

 

[pharmgator]

This is a tough one. The man is a great leader, and if we are still in a heated conflict at that time, then I bet he will win the republican nomination and maybe even the presidency. If we are in a time of peace, he doesn't stand a chance, too many skeletons.

 

[CWS]

Anyone but Hillary. I would rather have Mr. T as my president
(and I'm being honest) than Hillary.

Unfortuneatly, thats what I said when she ran for the senate.

 

[Kingston]

Ah, the week after midterms. The official start of Presidential Speculation Season.

 

[Jwrussell]

Gotta love it. What kind of Skeletons?

 

[pharmgator]

Gotta love it. What kind of Skeletons?

Just being associated with Bernie Kerik should be enough for the democrats to jumpstart the democrat smear campaign, however, Hillary will have to relive her and her husbands shady land deals. Isn't politics just friggin great.

 

[Kingston]

Oh! Don't forget about the whole mistress/wife/governor's mansion thing!
How fun! I can't wait!

 

[jwintosh]

congressman duncan hunter tossed his hat into the arena. i've liked this guy for a while (doesn't hurt that he's my congressman). not too sure he has the notarity that Giuliani has.... it'll be interesting...

jeff

 

[DocLogic77]

Hilliary will be tough to beat. If Hilliary care goes through I might as well change careers and we can all wait 6 months to get an MRI.