On Saturday, GOP Presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani’s campaign came through Orange County, and provided me with another opportunity to bring the remarks of a Presidential contender to the readers of the FlashReport. Two weeks ago we brought you exclusive footage of Senator John McCain speaking at a fundraiser at the Hyatt Hotel in Irvine, and last week we were on hand to film Governor Mitt Romney as he spoke to supporters at the St. Regis Hotel in Dana Point. We also had a chance to interview Romney in advance of the event.
Thanks to FR friend Katie Levinson, formerly the Communications Director for the re-election campaign of Governor Schwarzenegger, and now a Senior Advisor to the Giuliani for President campaign, I was actually able to get a sit-down interview with Mayor Giuliani last Saturday, and you can watch that interview in the two videos below!
To be honest, I had a little ‘stage fright’ going on, I think, so I was hardly an engaging interviewer (I have newfound respect for Leno, Letterman and company) — but the Mayor was on his game, and despite my struggles, really stepped up to give thoughtful and comprehensive answers to my questions on healthcare, immigration, and on campaigning in California. Up close and personal, I found Giuliani to be quite impressive and candid.
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March 26th, 2007 at 12:00 am
We really need to hammer Guiliani harder on illegal immigration Jon. This could really energize the grassroots if the Mayor would get religion on this one issue. He’s been changing his position on everything else so he might as well join the bandwagon on this.
March 26th, 2007 at 12:00 am
Rudy has an actve Orange County organization. If any of your readers would like to get involved in the campaign please have them contact me, Vince De Vargasm, at dvdevargas@yahoo.com. I will get them to the right people to put them to work. Thanks,
Vince