Posted by
Logical Party on Wednesday, January 09, 2008 10:44:14 AM
While prosecutors seek to return Bernard Kerik’s name atop of the Manhattan House of Detention as a mailing address instead of an honorarium, Candidate Guiliani might be best to claim naiveté towards his former right hand man’s adultery and misuse of public property and funds by claiming he was too busy to notice Bernie’s indiscretions since he was having an affair of his own.
The public will be deluged with what Rudy hopes buried as mere “gossip” over the next eleven months. It doesn’t stop there. Little of candidate Guiliani’s mea culpa’s have reached media critical mass, a significant fete by his staff in the age of the information superhighway and 24/7 cable news. This leaves one to believe he is the new “Teflon candidate,” or his opponents are saving the best for last.
This week’s endorsement by Pat Robertson clearly depicts the old adage “politics makes for strange bedfellows,” in light of Rudy’s public divorce from Donna Hanover, and his abandonment of his children. Rudy has been given a pass on the other “affairs” he had while married to Ms. Hanover, namely with Christine Lataegano, his communications director. This might be status quo or a way of life for New Yorkers, but was Mr. Robertson endorsing this behavior as well, along with Rudy’s other liberal social stances? Pat was an outspoken critic of Bill Clinton’s behavior, calling for his ouster, while Guiliani remained silent about the former Presidents actions.
We still haven’t explored some of the hidden issues that will surface, namely the marriage to Judi (her given first name) Levin, who was married twice before, her second marriage coming days after the end of her first marriage, hmmm, and a four year live in boyfriend relationship between Mr. Nathan and Mr. Guiliani. To her credit, she has taken full financial benefit of her marital status, a shrewd calculating act reminiscent of a leading female candidate for President. Is Pat Robertson endorsing all this?
Republican’s were outraged in the 90’s over the fact Mrs. Clinton was taking control of government activity that no one voted her to do, so it is interesting that Mr. Guiliani wants Judith to play a part in his cabinet. Let’s not forget Rudy’s questioning Ms. Clinton’s allegiance to NY after being caught with a Cubs hat on while he recently posed with a Red Sox Cap, and the hypocrisy carousel has come full circle.
Guiliani should be given credit for keeping his head, while all around him might have been losing theirs during the turmoil of Sept 11th, but like any manager, credit is limited to inspiration and guidance, while others were hitting and catching the ball. Much of the fanfare he claims for this period is not of the mechanical as much as the photo op. Old soldiers said of General Patton, old blood and guts – “our blood, his guts!”
The same assessment can be made for his reduction in crime in NY; much kudos for his actions in getting the ball started, but credit should be given to the man who actually put the mechanics in motion, if not also actuating the planning and procedures – William Bratton.
These issues will surface at the right time, along with the fact that prior to 9/11 Guiliani was seen as a Mussolini type figure, not a good outlook for working with Congress, an expectation never fulfilled by the Bush administration. Will Americans want another eight years of confrontation and heavy handedness?
The “Boys Club” mentality he had with Mr. Kerik makes it hard to believe Rudy knew nothing regarding the details of Bernie’s personal life, like disappearing for some afternoon delight, and then suggesting him for Homeland Security Director. I know if I’m suggesting my best friend, brother or right hand man, very little “vetting” is needed since the nominee is so close to me.
Add to this pot the questionable dealings of his law firm with entities that did not have that arms length independency, or the fact that he manipulated 9/11 to his economic advantage, and one has issues in the waiting to be stewed – multiple marriages, adultery, cronyism, along with stances in direct opposition to his party, and we have some fabulous news stories and opposition publicity.
Yet the one item that might truly deflate Rudy’s candidacy, and might finally sour voters’ opinion of his personal character is this: “where are your children and why they aren’t enthusiastically supporting their own father’s candidacy?”
Chelsea Clinton will be by her parent’s side while Rudy’s kids will be AWOL. The children seem to be returning the loyalty and devotion in like kind. It’s not gossip Rudy; where are your children?