Firefighters Union

Rudy Giuliani is running for President as the "You All Loved me on 9/11" candidate. But it seems the real heroes of 9/11, the first responders who gave the most, aren't buying it. The International Association of Firefighters are hosting a bi-partisan Presidential Forum on March 14th...and Giuiliani is SPECIFICALLY not invited. This is the letter from the Firefighters' Union to its affiliates regarding tomorrow's forum and the decision to shut out Rudy. I quote it in its entirety.

Firefighters Union Letter On Rudy Giuliani
March 8, 2007

On March 14, 2007, the IAFF will host the first bi-partisan Presidential Forum of the 2008 election cycle. No other union and very few organizations has the credibility and respect to attract top-tier candidates from both political parties. The lineup of speakers who have agreed to participate in our Forum is truly a testament to our great union and the reputation we have built as a powerful political force and a coveted endorsement.

John Edwards, John McCain, Barack Obama, Chuck Hagel, Hillary Clinton, Chris Dodd, Joe Biden, Duncan Hunter and seven other candidates will make their case before the 1,000 delegates who will be attending the Forum and to our entire membership via same-day broadcast on our web site.

Early on, the IAFF made a decision to invite all serious candidates from both political parties — except one: former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani.