Insight into Rudy Giuliani
A lot of the political candidates are really likeable, but that’s not a qualification for the presidency. Giuliani has been very popular since 9/11, and he’s probably the leading candidate for people most concerned about national security.
But he’s unquestionably a problem for pro-life people, among others, and getting more clearly so.
In 1989, Rudy stated “there must be public funding of abortions” and criticized President George H.W. Bush for vetoing federal funding for abortions. Asked by CNN if this remains his position, he said: “Probably … Generally, that’s my view.” When asked, “Would you support public funding for abortion?” Rudy answered, “If it would deprive someone of a constitutional right, yes.” Ultimately, he said that if it’s a constitutional right, you have to provide public funding to make sure poor women can do it.
As the editors of National Review recently pointed out, this “makes neither logical, moral, nor political sense.” No statements issued afterward by campaign spokespeople can undo the revelations of the way this candidate actually thinks and how he will govern.
Clarity is a good thing in a presidential election.
Rudy Giuliani has now made it perfectly clear: Electing him for president (given a Democratic Congress) will likely mean taxpayer-funded abortions and Supreme Court justices with some truly odd and unreliable views of our Constitution. No pro-lifer in good conscience can vote for Rudy.
So what are people like me supposed to do? “I’m comfortable with the fact you won’t vote for me,” Rudy said in South Carolina last week.
OK, Rudy, you got yourself a deal.
