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Giuliani rips Obama as ‘celebrity senator’

Giuliani rips Obama as 'celebrity senator'

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani attacked Barack Obama as a “celebrity senator” with “no leadership or major legislation to speak of.” Earlier, Mitt Romney hailed John McCain and blasted “liberal Washington.”

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ST. PAUL, Minnesota (CNN) — Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani tonight continued the barrage on Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama, calling him a “celebrity senator” with no leadership experience.

“He’s never had to lead people in crisis,” Giuliani told the Republican National Convention. “This is not a personal attack: it’s a statement of fact. Barack Obama has never led anything. Nothing. Nada.”

“The choice in this election comes down to substance over style. John McCain has been tested. Barack Obama has not. Tough times require strong leadership, and this is no time for on the job training.”

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