The Tampa Tribune Editorial Board January 11, 2008
Rudy Giuliani marched his way into America's heart when he walked that dusty boulevard to the twin towers after the attacks of 9/11. He became a national hero that day, a leader in a time of crisis.
Giuliani's strong resume is attractive to conservatives. He investigated corruption as a U.S. attorney and tackled crime and code enforcement as New York's mayor. His campaign to fight a culture of lawlessness by enforcing even minor laws – like fixing broken windows – is a case study in leadership.
But despite his leadership after 9/11 and his turnaround of a crime-ridden city, Giuliani is not the person best positioned to lead America's interests and ideals.
For all it offers, New York City is not reflective of the nation and Giuliani's disposition is not a good fit.
The mayor is a tough-talking New Yorker – a little too tough for our tastes.
In a conversation with this editorial board, he said the way to end terrorism is: "You get rid of the nation states that support it," opening the door to a host of possibilities.
He casually dismissed the National Intelligence Estimate, a consensus by the nation's 16 intelligence divisions that says Iran suspended its nuclear ambitions in 2003. Iran deserves microscopic scrutiny, no question, but Giuliani should understand that Americans will not support an invasion based on gut instinct. ... ( read more )
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