Two influential New York newspapers have front-page stories this morning about how Rudy Giuliani lies. One of them is a tabloid, so the story is splashed across the cover and will influence the masses:
Arguably more important, the New York Times has this on its front page: Citing Statistics, Giuliani Misses Time and Again. The article points to several statements Giuliani has made and says, “All of these statements are incomplete, exaggerated or just plain wrong.”
Does this mean a meme is finally taking root that it’s a Republican candidate who exaggerates?
It’s seeming less and less likely to me that Giuliani will be the Republican nominee (but what the hell do I know – I predicted a couple of months ago on Mike’s blog that it would be Fred Thompson). So these stories might be coming just a bit too early.
Still, after Gore and Kerry got raked over the coals for alleged lying and exaggerations, it’s nice to see the shoe on the other foot for once.
(Ooh, two metaphors in one sentence. Always wear shoes when walking over coals, I guess.)
The Republicans are in a fine mess, aren’t they? I still wish Hillary were in more trouble (I’m really truly frightened of her), but the Republicans are just falling all over each other…they don’t seem to want to be President, they seem to want to be The Most Extreme, constantly outradicalizing each other. I’m still pulling for Huckabee; not that he and I have a lot of common political ground, but I think he’s the only Republican in the field (well…maybe McCain…sometimes) who isn’t an utter panderer. I think Huckabee really believes what he says. Sincerity goes a long way with me. Would I vote for Huckabee over Hillary?
Possibly.