American Voices

Rudy Drops Out

May 24, 2000 | ISSUE 36•19

Last Friday, Rudolph Giuliani shook up the New York Senate race when he announced that he would not run against Hillary Clinton due to his recently diagnosed prostate cancer. What do you think about the decision?

  • As a strong Giuliani supporter, I'm disappointed to see him quit just because he got ball cancer.

    Bill Fordice
    Construction Worker

  • That's one senate seat I wouldn't want. It's gonna smell all Moynihanny for years.

    Richard Bottrell
    Systems Analyst

  • "I guess this means I'll have to scrap my outrageous Capitol Steps send-up, 'Rudolph The Hard-Nosed Committee Chair.'

    Todd Kinnard
    Capitol Steps Performer

  • As a New Yorker, I don't think someone should run for our senate seat unless they actually live in New York. Specifically Manhattan. On the Upper East Side. In the mid-80s. Above the 30th floor. In a corner apartment.

    Liz Green
    Bond Trader

  • Madre de Dios! Jewel y Yanni tienen cáncer?

    Hector Ramirez
    Cook

  • Mess with Hillary, get cancer. That's the kind of tough representation I want in Washington.

    Linda Langevin
    English Teacher

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