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NY GOP leaders puzzle over Giuliani's ambitions

Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani

Photo credit: Getty Images File | Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani

As 'favorite son' of Republicans Rudy Giuliani in 2007 drew early and firm support for his ill-fated presidential bid from state GOP chairman Joseph Mondello and from Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno.

The alliance made sense. Giuliani, at the top of a national ticket, would drive the tide that lifted local boats. He'd turn out voters who also would choose to keep the state Senate in Republican...

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