Guliani Says Farewell, For Now, to Politics

Rudolph Guliani, one of New York City's most notable mayors, has announced the resignation of his efforts to run for the presidency. A Catholic Republican (matter of fact, he wanted to be the first Catholic Republican president), he ran in the Republican primaries for the election of 2008, but lost to candidate John McCain. Additionally, Guliani had hopes of becoming the governor and a United States Senator, but, like the presidency, he withdrew his campaigning efforts. In turn, he endorsed Rick Lazio for governor. His reason for this is that although he would be honored to become president, governor, or a United States Senator, his life already is very busy and he is satisfied with all the other opportunities he has been given. Some of his supporters are saddened by the news. One of his most distinguished features was his capturing personality and sense of sympathy for those in need. To those who encountered him, they could easily describe him as a warmhearted politician. Those who might remember him most may be from his work during the time of the September 11, 2001 attacks. He not only made powerful speeches and assisted in defending his city from ultimate plunder but he helped the families of the victims of September 11. He spoke individually with these family members, expressed his deep concern, etc. Although every one of these families was devastated from the attacks, they can mostly all agree that Guliani was an exceptional source of comfort.
After examining the type of person Guliani came to be and his withdrawal from major governmental campaigns, some significant questions remain. For one thing, why would a politican so respected by the American public have lost the primary vote? What held him back from being our president today? At the same time, for a man so diligent, why would Guliani put in so much effort to spark major campaigns and then abandon them? Yes, it is understood that his ambition for this position was not soaring. However, why would he begin a campaign (which requires unbelievable amounts of organization and finances) and end it so hopelessly? After this statement from Guliani, would the American public want him to run for the presidency or other governmental position again, or would they rather him proceed with his own responsibilities? These are all questions that circle around the mystery of Rudy Guliani's campaigning resignation--all questions we can only have answered through time.