Giuliani Wins Christian Vote in 2008 According to ChristiaNet Poll
by Staff
July 17, 2007
HOUSTON, (christiansunite.com) -- ChristiaNet.com, the world's largest Christian portal with twelve million monthly page loads, recently asked the question, "If the 2008 Presidential Election was held today, who would you vote for?" In the closed poll of 340 registered Christian voters, ChristiaNet allowed voters to choose between Hillary Clinton and Rudolph Giuliani.The majority polled voted in favor of Rudolph Giuliani with a 69% approval. In a past closed 2008 Presidential Poll, Giuliani was considered a possible contender because he received the least amount of unfavorable votes. However, ChristiaNet's recent poll reveals that only one of the top three reasons why people would vote for Giuliani could be considered a vote of confidence. Giuliani impressed many people with how he handled the 9/11 tragedy. However, the other top reasons have nothing to do with Giuliani's political background. Many consider him the lesser of two evils and some just would not vote for Clinton. As one concerned voter states, "I just wouldn't vote for Hillary Clinton. One Clinton in the White House was enough!"
With thirty-one percent of the vote, Hillary Clinton seems to have a dedicated following. All three of the top reasons Christians would vote for Clinton are to her credit. The top reasons include she is more experienced in politics, smarter than Giuliani and has the experience of her husband, former President Bill Clinton, to rely upon. An excited poller expressed, "Two Clintons are greater than one Giuliani." Lastly, many think Hillary Clinton is a woman of action and it's time for a change.
In reviewing the negative reasons for not being considered for President, one interesting fact emerged from Clinton's negative responses. Just as she has a dedicated following of supporters, Clinton also has a vocal group of non-supporters. As the top reasons are to her credit, so are the negative reasons such as "I just don't like her!" and "she is too liberal and not trustworthy."
Topping the list of Giuliani's negative responses, the majority of the voters felt the Republican party has failed the American people and are destroying the country. While others say even though Giuliani handled the 9/11 situation well, he was a poor Mayor. Many pollers did not know much about Giuliani or what he stands for. It will be interesting to see if a relatively unknown candidate can win over a highly polarized and controversial one.
