The Ghost of Giuliani’s Political Past

Theodore Hamm / Truthdig Feb 27, 2007 Rudy Giuliani is often presented as a political moderate whose thriving presidential campaign need only negotiate the hurdle of a conservative primary, but his pre-9/11 record as New York's mayor -- particularly his policies toward working-class and minority residents -- should greatly alarm progressives. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Abortion Shuffle

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Feb 13, 2007 Rudy Giuliani's presidential campaign will put to the test the notion that a Republican candidate must be "pro-life" to attract a mainstream following. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Giuliani Makes Campaign Official

Staff / Truthdig Feb 6, 2007 Rudolph Giuliani decided to take Hillary's advice and join the conversation, announcing his candidacy for the presidency on Monday. Despite his popularity, the former mayor of New York can expect headaches in the Republican primaries over his very public marital difficulties and a moderate stance on choice and gay rights. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Giuliani’s Campaign Strategy in the Wild

Staff / Truthdig Jan 3, 2007 Likely presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani's campaign has soured before it even began, after a strategic black book went missing. The document outlines the former New York mayor's fund-raising plans, as well as his weaknesses, offering an edge to prospective opponents. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Clinton and Giuliani Lead the Pack in Poll

Staff / Truthdig Dec 15, 2006 A new Washington Post-ABC News poll shows Hillary Clinton and Rudolph Giuliani in the lead for their parties' nominations. John McCain, who has lost considerable support among independent voters -- possibly due to his plan to send more troops to Iraq -- polled closely behind Giuliani. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Jabari Asim: Here We Go Again

Jabari Asim / Truthdig Dec 5, 2006 The recent shooting of an unarmed black man in New York is another chapter in a long and heartbreaking tradition. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Susan Estrich: Taking Temperatures

Staff / Truthdig Nov 30, 2006 A new poll measures Americans' attitudes toward potential presidential candidates in terms of warmth, with Rudolph Giuliani and Barack Obama leading the pack. This could be an interesting election after all. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Book: Giuliani Was No Hero

Staff / Truthdig Aug 25, 2006 What if former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani wasn't the hero everybody thought? What if, like Bush, Giuliani had ignored myriad pre-9/11 warnings about terrorism? What if he thus left the city ill-prepared to respond to such a disaster? That's the provocative thesis of a new book written by two top-flight investigative journalists. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

9/11 Commissioners Troubled by Pentagon, FAA and Giuliani

Staff / Truthdig Aug 6, 2006 In their new book "Without Precedent," 9/11 Commission Chairmen Thomas Kean and Lee Hamilton discuss their frustration with the Pentagon and FAA, whose misstatements almost led to an investigation into possible deception. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Book: Sept. 11 Panel Doubted Officials

Staff / Truthdig Aug 6, 2006 Long suspected and ultimately confirmed news from the AP: "The Sept. 11 commission was so frustrated with repeated misstatements by the Pentagon and FAA about their response to the 2001 terror attacks that it considered an investigation into possible deception, the panel's chairmen say in a new book." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Ex-DeLay Aide Pleads Guilty in Lobby Case

Staff / Truthdig Apr 1, 2006 Rep. Tom DeLay's former top aide admitted to conspiring with disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff to corrupt public officials and defraud his clients. The stench of corruption spirals ever upward Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )