Can Giuliani maintain polls?
Some activists at the event said they were surprised that Giuliani has performed so strongly in early Republican polls, attributing it to his image of toughness and leadership emerging from the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. But some still questioned whether Giuliani can sustain his popularity among conservatives after they learn more about his views – not just on abortion, but on immigration and other issues. Author Ann Coulter told the gathering that she loved what Giuliani did in New York but called him “very, very liberal,” and said, “When this country gets to the point where both presidential candidates support abortion, I think we can hang it up as a country.” David Keene, an organizer of the conference, said Giuliani’s high poll numbers also reflected the fragmented nature of the GOP field. “So far at least, it’s a pretty slow track,” Keene said.
