From the Washington Examiner:
Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, whose presidential campaign fizzled in 2008, is leaning toward another race for the White House, according to a close associate. New York Republican Rep. Peter King, who has known Giuliani for more than 40 years, says the former mayor “is very close to saying he’s going to run.”
“If he were to make the decision today, he would run,” says King…
Giuliani has many handicaps – not least his socially liberal views in a party dominated by social conservatives – but he also brings many strengths to the table. His strongest suit is sheer executive ability to contrast with Obama’s floundering, as well as the continued luster of is performance on 9/11.
One thing no one should do is count anyone out – either as possible nominee or as possible Presidential victor. The 2012 race is anyone’s to win – all it takes is putting together the right message and showing a willingness to batter down the walls of the Ruling Class in DC. Giuliani can do that – and may be able to do it better than most as he’s a real fighter. We’ll see how this goes.