Moderate Republican says Sarah Palin is great for the GOP

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who takes a liberal stance on social issues and a more conservative position on fiscal matters, considers Sarah Palin to be an asset to the GOP:

“I think Sarah Palin is great for the Republican Party,” former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani said in an interview that aired on CNN’s State of the Union.

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“Given the decisions that the Obama administration is making, particularly on this area of terrorism which concerns me probably more than any other, we’re going to need some pretty strong alternatives in 2012. I don’t know if it’ll be Sarah Palin or someone else."

Giuliani said Palin generates a lot of enthusiasm for the Republican Party, and at this point in time, what he likes are "figures who are creating interest" in the GOP.

Also appearing on ABC's "This Week" Sunday talk program, Giuliani, who became known as "America's Mayor" in the aftermath of 9/11, told host George Stephanopoulos:

"She is an exciting figure in the Republican Party. She's someone who draws an enormous amount of attention. I saw her for myself, George, this summer when I took her to Yankee Stadium in Democrat territory -- you know, 7 to 1 democrats in the Bronx, probably. She got a great reception. There's something extra special that Sarah Palin has in terms of reaching out to people, and my party needs that kind of excitement."

YouTube video of Hizzoner's two Sunday television appearances are here at The Sarah Palin Blog.

- JP