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For Xmas, Rudy Wants Presidential Candidates To Get Along

And, apparently, borrowed Joe Lieberman's red sweater for a new ad that will run in New Hampshire starting tomorrow.

Script for “Holiday Wishes”:

MAYOR GIULIANI: “There are many things I wish for this holiday season. I wish for peace with strength. Secure borders. A government that spends less than it takes in. Lower taxes for our businesses and families. And I really hope, that all of the presidential candidates can just get along.

SANTA CLAUS: “Ho, ho, ho, ho. I was with you right up until that last one. Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho.”

MAYOR GIULIANI: “Can’t have everything! I’m Rudy Giuliani and I approved this message. Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays!”

And as a bonus prize ... A new web ad -- "Same Gift" -- out of the Giuliani campaign that promises all of America a holiday gift of strict constructionist judges, a safe America, lower taxes ... and a really nice fruitcake with a big red bow on it. Ok ...

(JENNIFER SKALKA)