WASHINGTON — GOP frontrunner Rudy Giuliani will unveil his "Justice Advisory Committee" this week on a two-day swing through heavily Republican western districts of Washington, D.C., home of the first presidential caucuses in 2008. The article names Ted Olson and Miguel Estrada--two conservatives who will advise Rudy on legal and judicial matters. To have a strong panel with able conservatives is clearly better than having a weak panel void of conservatives.
However, Giuliani is still not a conservative. His positions are vastly more important than those found among a few of his panel members. After all, he's the individual running--not Ted Olson.
I found this quote interesting, but inaccurate.
It also may help persuade skeptical Iowans that the former New York City mayor does intend to compete in Iowa's caucuses. He has bowed out of an Ames, Iowa,
straw poll and has a small organization compared to several other candidates in
that state and his own teams in other states.
It may help, but not likely. In fact, I believe abandoning the Ames Straw Poll affects many Iowans on a personal level. I lived in Iowa for five years. Iowans enjoy their place in national politics. Consequently, they aren't amused to now be ignored by Rudy.
Giuliani can spin it any way he wishes, but clearly the Ames Straw Poll was not a priority for him. He was sure to lose to Mitt. Now, appointing a few conservative all-stars to a panel can't substitute for his retreat.
And, by the way, Rudy didn't bow out of the straw poll. He and McCain refused the offer to get on the stage and perform.
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