Rudy the Shovel digs himself deeper. Caught in transparent lie about reasons for leaving ISG

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From Greg Sargent at TPM:

http://electioncentral.tpmcafe.com/blog/electioncentral/2007/jun/19/rudys_justification_for_leaving_iraq_study_group_shown_to_be_bogus


Rudy's Justification For Blowing Off Iraq Study Group Shown To Be Bogus
By Greg Sargent | bio


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The argument here is that Rudy backed out of his commitment to the ISG because he knew people were thinking of him as a potential Presidential candidate, something that (he allegedly thought) could potentially politicize his role on the panel. How selfless!

But even a cursory bit of research completely debunks the Rudy camp's pushback here.

Rudy's role with the ISG was announced in March of 2006. This was presumably done with Rudy's consent. That means that Rudy was willing to serve on the ISG in March of 2006, right? Right.

As it turns out, Rudy himself was openly telling reporters that he was a potential candidate for President many months earlier than this.

From the Associated Press in October of 2005:

Giuliani says he will consider 2008 presidential run

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani said Sunday he will contemplate next year whether to run for president in 2008.

"I will be considering it next year," Giuliani said during a visit to Denmark.


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