After hearing many whispers as to the possibility of a run for Governor of New York in 2010, we are beginning to see some clear signs that Rudolph W. Giuliani, the former Mayor of New York City, is seriously considering running. Web sites such as DraftRudy.com and Facebook groups trying to drum up support for a gubernatorial bid can be found all over and the Internet and Mr. Giuliani has reportedly told some of his associates that he plans to announce if he will run within the next 60 days.
In recent weeks, Mr. Giuliani has been wading into statewide politics, a move many people are regarding as a serious sign of his planning to run. Last Friday Mr. Giuliani had a meeting with Joseph Mondello, chairman of the New York State GOP and just yesterday Mr. Mondello announced that he would not be seeking another term as chairman. Following this announcement, aides to Mr. Giuliani were making phone calls to officials across the state to gauge support for Henry F. Wojtaszek, a candidate for chairman and a major supporter of Mr. Giuliani's 2008 Presidential bid.
Congressman Peter T. King of the 3rd Congressional district, representing parts of Long Island, met with Mr. Giuliani in recent weeks. “Several times, he said to me that he sees state government similar to where New York City was in 1993: out of control,” Rep. King said after meeting with Mr. Giuliani late last month in Washington. “So many people are saying the state can’t be governed, which is what everyone was saying about the city then. In Rudy’s mind, this is a challenge.”
Mr. Giuliani was quoted at an address he made at Crain's New York as saying: “If I thought that I could make a real difference in the state, really change things and it really needed me, then I probably would do it.”
While we don't know for sure yet if Mr. Giuliani will run, one thing is for sure. The State of New York needs a change in leadership and WE WANT RUDY!
Rudolph W. Giuliani for Governor in 2010
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