He's Back! Giuliani Robocalls For N.Y. GOP Congressional Candidate

Rudy Giuliani is not done with national politics quite yet. The former New York City mayor, whose presidential campaign flamed out under a disastrous late-primary strategy, has recorded a robocall for New York congressional candidate Jim Tedisco.

In it, Giuliani underscores the closeness of the race to replace Kirsten Gillibrand and touts the Republican as the one pol who could "stand up to Nancy Pelosi, and all her plans to hike taxes and spending by trillions of dollars."

"I'm calling to ask you to join me in supporting Jim Tedisco for congress this Tuesday March 31," reads the script. "This congressional race could come down to a few hundred votes and yours could be the difference between victory and defeat. Jim Tedisco's victory will ensure that we have a voice in Congress that will stand up to Nancy Pelosi, and all her plans to hike taxes and spending by trillions of dollars. Please join me, Rudy Giuliani, in support Jim Tedisco this Tuesday."

Giuliani's appeal in upstate New York is not, it would seem, what it once was, owing to the years since he's been in office, the diminishing role of terrorism as an electoral issue, and the general political tilt of the state. But the 20th congressional district does lean conservative, and there are few other nationally known Republicans who could serve as a boost for Tedisco's candidacy. That Giuliani and the NY GOP would vilify Pelosi rather than, say, Barack Obama, has everything to do with how popular the president is at this juncture and how well he did in that district in 2008.

On the Democratic side, Gillibrand has recorded a robocall of her own for candidate Chris Murphy, touting him as most capable of getting the economy working once more.

"Scott Murphy will work with me and President Obama to get our economy moving again," she says in her call.

UPDATE: Looks like former President Bill Clinton is getting in on the act, releasing (according to one twitter account) a robocall on behalf of Murphy as well.

Comments

[Diplomacy]

Perhaps after tonight's results Rudy will be done with politics. Just retire already, Rudy! Scott Murphy will take the 20th NY Congressional District tonight. Your "Robo Calls" didn't work, Rudy. Your campaigning for John McCain didn't work, Rudy. Your strategy for your Campaign for President didn't work, especially the Florida big strategy, Rudy. Like Joe Biden said: "A noun, a verb & 911" Rudy.

[tomasedison]

is this clown still attending nascar races ? or has that fad finally passed ?

[jsgaetano]

I have this on my desktop:
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/8219/9iu11iani.jpg

Every time I need a chuckle, or hear Rudy 9ui11ani mentioned, I open it up and laugh.

[BuzzingAlong]

If anyone needs to wear a bag over his head when appearing in public, it is this guy.

[proudandtrue]

wish this loser would find a real job elsewhere. Like at the International House of Pancakes. Or a mall cop.

[HC4BO]

Vote OUT The Gee Obstructionist Party ...

SideNote Reminder:

The special election to fill the open Congressional seat in New York"s 20th district is tomorrow " Tuesday, March 31st.

Vote For CHANGE !

[dnegri]

Well, it's fitting that one factually-challenged pol should be working for another one, who himself can't get his words to fit with the facts: http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/3/30/714618/-NY-20:-Tedisco-Still-Lying

[tomasedison]

Wudy is so wunderful they must be glad he's baaack

[richdibo]

In my prior post I referred to Guliani as "rodent dung" that "should rot away in the sewer."

In my haste to castigate Rudy I may have been insensitive. I upset a lot of rodents and want to apologize to them.

[richdibo]

I should correct my spelling of Giuliani's last name (I speak Italian - so there should be no excuse.)
Instead of "Guliani" I should have typed "Stronzo."

My new eyeglasses should be ready this week.

[kandlefly]

Well, well, well 911 Rudy is back and I guess he is positioning himself for a run at the Governorship. Well Homeboy you should perish the thought, because everybody saw what a fake you were.

Check this, your Presidential Campaign was the worst organized in history, (2) You cannot isolate some people when you are in power and expect them to rally behind you when it is convenient, it does not work that way. (3) Your Brand of smutty politics is outdated, more young people are voting now and they don't have time for that backward ancient crap.

Remember when you were the Mayor of NYC how you scorned & spat on Minorities, but I guess you are preparing to run for Gov. so you are starting to talk out and show your face, well kandlefly and the Homeboys will be following you step by step and will do everything to make sure you don't polarize NYC ever again.

[BuzzingAlong]

Rudy = Noun Verb 911

[richdibo]

I think Rudy Guliani is pathetic.

America's Drag Mayor, Rudi "Benito" Guliani shamefully exploited his ineptness and lack of leadership involving the 911 tragedy on March 25th San Francisco. For only $4.95, seminar attendees answered Rudi's call to "get motivated" by seeing and hearing him speak at his business seminar, "The Tenacity to Persevere: How to make it Through Any Crisis." Many workers and volunteers who actually responded to the 911 tragedy are suffering with medical conditions resulting from their intervention. Many of these people have no medical insurance are are being denied care and disability benefits. Many others lives have been permanently traumatized by the loss of loved ones. These people have not overcome their crisis. While Rudi is lining his pockets, they are still suffering. These unfortunate people who have not yet mastered Rudi's proven techniques, could have overcame their crises for only $4.95 each!

There is no life form on the planet that is lower than Guliani.

Rudy is rodent dung -- and should rot away in the sewer.

[NextYearLions]

I'm in Westchester County, NY, I wish Bill Clinton would call my house :( I did see them and Martha Stewart at some event a couple of months ago, though.

[gintheb]

rudi who??!!

[Grannysue]

Oh man just when I thought that rock he had climbed under had sunk in the mud!!

[sippewissett]

I'd like to amend part of the article FROM: "Giuliani's appeal in upstate New York is not, it would seem, what it once was, owing to the years since he's been in office, the diminishing role of terrorism as an electoral issue, and the general political tilt of the state."

TO: I think the opening should read, "Giuliani's appeal nationally is not, it would seem, what it once was...."

Rudy was a one-trick pony. It's over. He's over. We need a fresh, ethical, strategic and insightful vision for the future. Whom will the GOP nominate? The Dems don't have to worry. He's already in the White House.