Polls: Currently leading the Republican polls at: 28%
Current Employment: Lawyer and Consultant
Education: A.B. from Manhattan College in 1965; J.D. from New York University Law School in 1968.
Religion: Roman Catholic
Family: Married Judith Nathan (2003-present), Donna Hanover (1984-2002, divorced), and Regina Peruggi (1968-1982, annulment). He has step daughter Whitney (1986), Caroline (1989), and Andrew (1986).
Claim to Fame: Was Mayor of New York city during 9/11
Iraq: Mr. Giuliani opposes the idea of setting a timetable for troop withdrawal and has supported Bush's plan to send additional troops to Iraq. Giuliani wants to make sure that the war on terror has been won by the U.S.
Health Care Policy: Rudy opposes government universal health care but rather supports market-based approaches in the attempt to improve the quality of health care while lowering costs. He hopes to reduce the rates of those without employer provided coverage by offering income exclusion and expanding the use of health savings accounts.
Same-sex Marriage: Proposes to define marriage of that of between a man and a woman but is for domestic partnerships and the legal benefits that go along with such a title.
Abortion: Giuliani is Pro-choice.
Immigration: He supports the 700-mile fence to be built along the U.S.-Mexico border, pushes for the ability of illegal immigrants to become citizens but not ahead of those in the system legally. He also wishes to have illegal immigrants pay back-taxes, learn English and American history.
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