Giuliani Considering Governor Of New York Run

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Rudy Giuliani said Sunday he will consider running for governor of New York and isn't ruling out a second attempt at the U.S. presidency.

A one-time presidential front-runner and former mayor of New York City, Giuliani dropped out of the race for Republican nominee in January after losing the primary in Florida, where he had poured the bulk of his campaign resources.

"No one knows whether you'll do something again until you come to the point of: 'Is it possible to do it again? Would you have a chance of winning?'" he said of a second White House bid following a speech in Dubai. "I mean those are just things you can't evaluate right now."

He said Sunday he is not sure whether a different strategy would have won him the nomination. The financial crisis gave Democrats a natural advantage in this month's elections, he said.

"If you had told me a year ago we would have a major economic crisis, I would've told you it would be very hard for any Republican ... to win," he said in during a question-and-answer session with CNN International anchor Hala Gorani at the Leaders in Dubai Business Forum.

In response to a question, Giuliani did not rule out running for governor of New York.

"I don't know if I'd be interested in it, but I'll think about it when the right time comes along," Giuliani said.

Current New York Governor David Paterson said last month he will run in 2010 for a full term in office. He assumed office after his predecessor Eliot Spitzer resigned earlier this year amid a prostitution scandal.

Giuliani sidestepped a question about whether he would serve in Barack Obama's administration.

"You never answer questions like that hypothetically," Giuliani said. "Very few people ever turn the president down, but that's an unrealistic situation."

The Republican, a former federal prosecutor, served as associate attorney general under President Ronald Reagan. His name was among those mentioned as a possible attorney general pick had eventual Republican nominee John McCain been elected president.

Comments

[BlueEyes08]

Has he considered a jail sentence for himself?

[Revolt916]

Oh no, not the Mask.

[goodthingzhappen]

Wow...I wonder if he will do any community organizer jokes...how'd that work for ya!

[leonyc]

I actually think that Giuliani can be a very effective governor of NY State.

[BigBagel]

As a retired member of the NYPD from the Guiliani years I hope we never find out. He won't be getting to many votes from us.

[livesimply]

Really? By what facts do you base your opinion?

[wordvarc]

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[GhostNyc]

Rudy- NO ONE IN NYC will vote for you. And realize after the TRUTH about how you treated 9/11 first responders...no one in New York State will vote for you either.

GO AWAY!

[RedWhiteandBlueState]

Wait, I have an advanced copy of his stump speech.

9/11, 9/11, 9/11, 9 and 11. 9/11.

[RonCanada]

I don't anyone who is more of a creep than Rudy Giuliani.

[Shieldmaiden]

Cannot stand him. He was the mayor of my city. I have had just about enough of him and using the tragedy of 9/11 to score political points. He is the most dishonorable politician I've ever seen - I honestly think the man is unbalanced.

[ralph10]

Don't forget to turn off your cell phone when you're making a big speech. That had to be the dumbest moment I've seen in politics.

[scrutiny1]

I seriously doubt that Giuliani would win an election in any capacity in NYC. Not as mean-spirited as he's proven himself to be. I certainly wouldn't vote for him and many, many others feel the same.

[DEMTRUPATRIOTS]

HEY....MR CHICKLETS TEETH......REMEMBER HOW NYERS THREW YOUR BUTT OUT WHEN YOU TRIED TO CROWN YOURSELF KING OF NY AND STAY FOR AN ILLEGAL 3RD TERM? WELL GUESS WHAT....WE STILL DON'T WANT YOU. WE DON'T WANT YOU AS GOVERNOR, JUST LIKE AMERICA DIDN'T WANT YOU AS PREZ. .... $30MIL FOR 1 ELECTORAL VOTE...MAN, YOU SHOULD GO HIDE YOURSELF UNDER A ROCK..WHAT AN EMBARRASSMENT.

[iswideopen]

A noun, a verb, and 911. Sorry Rudy, not if "we the people" can help it. NO YOU WILL NOT RUN AND WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[wherriott2]

Guliani=s.c.u.m

[blonjon]

I hate the possiblity of having him release his toxins into the air once again.