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Monday, January 28, 2008 12:00 AM

Punch-drunk Rudy

Giuliani's rope-a-dope strategy in Florida has included obsessive security and plenty of pandering. But it looks like lights out for his presidential bid.

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  • Monday, January 28, 2008 05:37 AM

    Rudy's Success

    Rudy's success has been to get nearly everyone to believe he made a conscious choice to campaign with this so-called rope-a-dope strategy. Rudy campaigned heavily in New Hampshire and visited the state more than nearly all the other candidates. After his dismal poll numbers, he concocted this story to save face and possibly salvage his campaign. He certainly has a future in public relations; everyone has bought into his lie.

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