Rudy Giuliani Considering Second White House Run

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Sources close to former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani confirm to CBS News that the Republican is talking to his political advisers about mounting another presidential bid.

Giuliani, whose 2008 presidential campaign fell flat, has learned from his mistakes, a source says, and will retool his strategy, beginning with a strong start in the early primary state of New Hampshire.

The New York Post first reported on Giuliani's moves Friday morning. According to the Post, Giuliani is optimistic about his chances, predicting a Republican primary populated with far-right candidates like Sarah Palin. That would allow him to stand out as a moderate candidate with strong national security credentials. The Post reports Giuliani will meet with voters in New Hampshire next month.

In an appearance on MSNBC this morning, the former mayor played down the latest reports but remained vague about his intentions. "So far I haven't found any political advisors to round up," Giuliani said. He added, however, that "of course I keep in the back of my mind" the possibility of running again.

Given Giuliani's lackluster performance in 2008, some skepticism about his presidential ambitions could be justified. Some insiders told the Post his current moves are designed to keep him relevant and possibly boost his speaker fees.

Also, some recent polls suggest another presidential bid could be a long shot for Giuliani. He was left out of a New Hampshire Journal poll that surveyed New Hampshire residents about potential Republican candidates, and he failed to get any support in a National Journal survey of about 100 Republican "insiders."

[RobAla]

Guilliani cleaned up the crime and corrupt in New York, and he brought business back to the city. I wouldn't mind him trying to do the same for the nation's capital. We could do worse - we have done worse.

[nearl451]

His Fla strategy worked Soooooooo well last time, why not.

LOL.

[Multi-Basking]

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[newsbarn]

Oh just shudup, this moron knows he cant win, he just likes having his name in the news.

[meanmarine64]

Rudy I would just about rather fave the thing we have for president now than you. Please turn yourself in for crimes against honesty!!! SEMPER FI

[billreed1]

i still feel that from the white house to city hall and every politician between needs a 40% budget/pay decrease

[stn_sage]

The sad truth is, probably all these politicians run for the office to get the "benefits" attached to it, and, could care less about the salary they get for the job itself!

[stn_sage]

The last time he ran, it turned out that most of the people closest to him, that he wanted to appoint to offices, and supported him, were CROOKS!
Has he changed his friendship and networking circles, since then?!

[holalanemeir]

2nd run for the White House? You got another book in the works or something? Your run will fizzle out before it starts because too many conservatives don't like your stance on reproductive rights, your two ex-wives and you're from New York.

[brian_norwood]

What's with all these GOP fringers running for President? Bachmann, Palin, Guilliani?

Is there actually that much money to be made by running for office?

[GoGoUsa]

You left out Gingrich.

[jimbom121]

How on earth can Guilliani, after his 2008 run, and after seeing what happened to with the GOP going so far right, even think he has a shot.

Plus Dems and Indies have lost respect for him after his constant lying about 9/11.