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J-GOP on Wednesday, November 07, 2007 10:41:34 AM
Based on data complied by the Republican Jewish Coalition, Rudy Giuliani is emerging as the leading Republican candidate among Jewish Republican fundraisers. The data was complied during the recent RJC candidates forum held in Washington, D.C in mid-October.
In an article published on UC DailyNews.com, and according to campaign contribution reports, Giuliani has raised $58,750 from the leaders of the nation’s foremost Republican Jewish organization, compared to $35,900 for McCain and $31,200 for Romney. No other GOP candidate has received financial contributions from RJC board members. Seventeen of the 60 board members gave Giuliani the maximum $4,600 donation allowed for the primary and general election.
Judging from the applause and interviews at the end of the daylong RJC forum, rank-and-file members of the group appeared to give Giuliani the edge. The applause was especially strong when Giuliani reminded Jewish donors of his proven ability to win over voters from both parties.
One audience member, Jeremy Kohn, praised Giuliani for his role in returning a $10 million charitable donation to Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal. After touring Ground Zero shortly after the attacks, the prince drew Giuliani’s ire by saying that America’s support of the State of Israel led to the terrorist strikes.
Is this an early sign that Giuliani has the best chance to capture the Republican party nomination? Quite possibly.
One reason that he has the best chance among all the current Republican field of candidates of beating Hillary Clinton is his track record as New York mayor and his ability to garner votes from moderate Democrats. If Giuliani can take New York state in the general election, (which is certainly NOT a lock for Hillary if he runs), then this scenario can certainly become a reality.
One can only hope.