Bush approval highest in Gallup history

[Carl Remick]

>Can't speak for the others, but my reaction to Rudy was based largely
>on his apparent evolution, however temporary, into a human being.
>Gone was the swaggering hateful prosecutor, and in his place was
>someone who looked pained, empathic, tolerant. He wasn't acting like
>a Leader, in other words.
>
>Doug

I didn't watch the whole memorial prayer service that was broadcast on TV 
last night, but I did catch the opening portion and must say that Rudy, with 
his repeated "e pluribus unum" theme, was a more inspiring figure than the 
religious leaders I saw.  In addition, the mayor does have good taste in 
music; the singing of his favorite hymn, "Ave Maria," was quote moving.  
Nonetheless, I remain concerned about where all this pro-Giuliani sentiment 
is heading.  E.g., this news item I just saw:  "Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, who 
is barred by term limits from running for re-election this fall, is trying 
to extend his term, a source close to the mayor told The Associated Press on 
Monday."

Carl

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