Can Giuliani Defeat Obama?

[Lincoln Republican]

Can Giuliani defeat Obama?

Please discuss.

[Aizen]

Sure, it's possible but Giuliani would have a much easier time defeating Clinton.

[CPT MikeyMike]

Sure, it's possible but Giuliani would have a much easier time defeating Clinton.

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[Eraserhead]

I could see an Obama vs. Giuliani campaign getting REALLY dirty. I would expect it to be fairly close actually.

[agcatter]

50 - 50  IMO

[Michael Z]

In a sumo wrestling match? Hell yeah.

[Floridude]

Actually, I think Obama would destroy Giuliani in any form of wrestling.  He is much younger, taller, and probably in better shape.

I have no idea how this campaign would play out.  Obama is a lot weaker than Clinton against Giuliani right now in a number of states (VA, KY, OH, NM, CT) but stronger in others (IA, OR, CO) but this is a year out, so I'm not sure how much to trust general election polls.

[Silent Hunter]

Since this seems a relevant place to say it, I'll add a thought on Obama. He really hasn't been electorally tested. 2004 was a special case. Ryan dropped out and Keyes was useless. Anyone with a D by their name could have won that handily.

[Fmr President & Senator Polnut]

In EV, I'd say Clinton is stronger, but in PV Obama would probably do better.

Clinton 300-238 (ish) 50-48 (a lot of tight states)

Obama 285 - 253 (ish) 52-47 (Obama gets bigger wins, but wins fewer states)

[gorkay]

It's possible, but right now it doesn't look likely.

[humder]

 I'm not sure about that one. Republicans hate Clinton but they are less sure about Obama. However, Clinton is considered more electable and experienced.

[Stranger in a strange land]

Can he? Yes. Will he? At this point I'd say its doubtful.

[Wakie]

Probably not.  But I get the feeling that if Rudy got so far down in the polls that there was no chance of recovery he'd get so frustrated he'd start dropping N-bombs everywhere.

[JSojourner]

Highly unlikely.