“I do not believe, and I know this is a horrible thing to say, but I do not believe that the president loves America...”◼ In Remarks on Obama, Rudy Giuliani to the Core - Alexander Burns & Maggie Haberman/New York Time
According to the former mayor, Obama doesn’t love Giuliani either.
“He doesn’t love you. And he doesn’t love me. He wasn’t brought up the way you were brought up and I was brought up, through love of this country,” he continued...
The comments are a departure from standard political rhetoric, where blasting someone’s ideas is considered fair game, but questioning an opponent’s love of country is usually a no-no. Politico reported the expansive comments....
Giuliani elaborated on “Fox and Friends” Thursday morning....
◼ Rudy Giuliani Says A ‘Horrible Thing’ About President Obama - Check Ross/Daily Caller
“With all our flaws we’re the most exceptional country in the world,” Guiliani said. “I’m looking for a presidential candidate who can express that, do that and carry it out.”◼ Megyn Kelly Calls Out Giuliani: Are You Really Condemning Obama’s Patriotism? - Mediaite
Rudy Giuliani continued to defend his comments about President Barack Obama not “loving” America during a combative appearance on Fox News with Megyn Kelly Thursday night. Asked if he wanted to apologize for his comment, the former NYC mayor said, “Not at all, I want to repeat it.”◼ Rudy Giuliani and the one-way taboo - Thomas Lifson/American Thinker
“To say that he doesn’t love america, I mean, that he could view foreign policy as a Democrat might view it and through a different lens than you or a Republican might see it, you can understand the differences between you,” Kelly said to Giuliani. “But to condemn his patriotism? To question his love of America?”
Media shocked, angry, incredulous over Giuliani comments http://t.co/Wi4P1oWyYJ pic.twitter.com/yBm4OFLVzY
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) February 19, 2015"Rudy is Right: Barack Obama doesn’t even like America." http://t.co/ZseTXL3sj2 #tcot #ccot #uniteblue #p2
— darleenclick (@darleenclick) February 21, 2015Giuliani doubles down on Obama: “He was educated by people who were critics of the U.S." http://t.co/3l48kyySxR pic.twitter.com/wLM10LcQm8
— The Hill (@thehill) February 21, 2015The latest from Rudy is controversial only if you have never read Obama's biography or autobiography http://t.co/AIQUnpQO5c
— Dan McLaughlin (@baseballcrank) February 21, 2015Hey, remember when Dana Milbank attacked Obama for not challenging Rev. Wright's "God damn America"? No, neither do I.
— Conn Carroll (@conncarroll) February 21, 2015Yeah, only a demented person would question the patriotism of a sitting president. https://t.co/ONhJGHcd99 @karenteneyck
— Aaron Worthing (@AaronWorthing) February 21, 2015Smart column by @daveweigel on why conservatives see media bias in coverage of the #RudyGiuliani story http://t.co/ycrbDRNUbc
— Michael Freeman (@michaelpfreeman) February 21, 2015Left desperate to punish Rudy for crime of lèse-majesté, "an offence against the dignity of a reigning sovereign." http://t.co/kP1r2wlPxC
— Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) February 21, 2015Obama calls Bush policies "unpatriotic" on campaign trail. No media outrage/fallout for O/Dems. But Walker must answer for Rudy. #rules
— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) February 21, 2015Scott Walker says he doesn’t know if Obama loves America: http://t.co/BJcCVSSO18 pic.twitter.com/0FjqrzrfFa
— Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) February 21, 2015"After the last 10 scandals, forgive me if I don't believe the President every time he speaks." ~@SenRandPaul #tcot pic.twitter.com/lo2r0q7lTH
— Michael A Nöthem (@mikandynothem) February 21, 2015This Marco Rubio statement on Rudy Giuliani is just about perfect http://t.co/ASd8uQaJ7M via @washingtonpost
— Britt (@brittnotbrit) February 21, 2015WHAT! "@instapundit ABC News: Hillary Clinton Says Obama Muslim Rumor Not True “As Far As I Know.” http://t.co/jYqBPegM0b"
— Garth Godsman (@GarthGodsman) February 22, 2015David Axelrod says Obama actively lied about his religious views as not to alienate black voters. Walker says “dunno” and it’s Armageddon.
— Charles C. W. Cooke (@charlescwcooke) February 22, 2015How Does @BarackObama Love America? Let Us Count The Ways http://t.co/34IOnXfDFB via @dailycaller
— Jim Treacher (@jtLOL) February 23, 2015Had forgotten about this: Hillary in 2008 gets emotional explaining how important it is that Obama not get elected. https://t.co/jqKHMnXNrD
— Andrew Stiles (@AndrewStilesUSA) February 24, 2015
