Here is a clip of Giuliani from his NYC mayoral days explaining his "fusion" candidacy. Very confusing, but consistent with Fred's recent comments that to the best of his knowledge Rudy has not called himself a conservative.
This does not necessarily go against what Rudy claims for himself. His qualification for the Republican nomination is that he is best suited to win based on the fact that he appeals to a broader base than Fred or Romney. That is the source of Fred's comments at the NY Conservative Party that conservatives do not win by becoming more like Democrats. One of the lessons of Reagan is that a plainly conservative message can draw Democrats and Republicans alike.
Note: saying that you are "fiscally conservative" (which Rudy has) is different from claiming to be conservative.
H/T Elephant Biz
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