Photo Gallery: Giuliani & Donovan, Part Deux



Giuliani 4-30-15It was Rudy Giuliani Time today on Staten Island’s South Shore, as he swept through in support of Republican congressional candidate Dan Donovan.  Greeting shoppers at a Hylan Boulevard ShopRite, visiting the NYPD’s 122nd Precinct and stopping at the Arrochar Friendship Club Giuliani was an effective surrogate, drawing attention to Donovan and to the upcoming unusual Spring election on his second visit in five days for Donovan.  Our photo gallery of Giuliani’s visit is here.

Giuliani Donovan 4-30-15For Donovan, already well-known on Staten Island, the Giuliani visits have been an effective way to connect with his base.  Giuliani remains extraordinarily popular with them and using his star power to draw the base out, rather than attempting to sway non-Donovan voters, is a meaningful boost for Donovan.

Giuliani received an extremely warm reception in all three spots, with a few additional warm wishes shouted from passing cars as he and Donovan walked from the ShopRite to the 122nd Precinct.  “Rudy, we need you back” drew an appreciate chuckle.

Donovan Giuliani Borelli Ignizio

At the 122nd Precinct police and civilians hugged Giuliani and sought photos with him.

Giuliani 122nd Precinct

Giuliani Arrochar FC 4-30-15The seniors at the Arrochar Friendship Club gave Giuliani an enthusiastic welcome, with several expressing hope that he would again run for mayor.

 

 

 

Click here for our photo gallery.

Sidenote:  Giuliani had kind words for Police Commissioner Bill Bratton, saying during an informal discussion of Broken Windows that “nobody understands it better than Bratton.”