Journalist Wayne Barrett, author of "Grand Illusion: The Untold Story of Rudy Giuliani and 9/11," and filmmaker Kevin Keating ("Giuliani Time") discuss Giuliani's run for president and his handling of the 9/11 attacks. [includes rush transcript] The first presidential primary is still more than 12 months away but the 2008 race for the White House is already heating up. Last week former Democratic Senator John Edwards announced his candidacy. Today, outgoing Republican Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney will be filing paperwork to form a presidential exploratory committee. One of the most talked about Republican candidates for 2008 has been former New York mayor Rudolph Giuliani. On Tuesday, Giuliani's campaign suffered a possible setback when a New York newspaper revealed what it described as his secret campaign strategy. The Daily News obtained a 140-page campaign plan outlining Giuliani's budgets, schedules, and fund-raising plans. The paper printed excerpts of the dossier yesterday stating that an anonymous source obtained it after it was left behind on a campaign trip. Advisers to Giuliani said the document was stolen by someone who had infiltrated his campaign. Advisers also downplayed the significance of the document. The main revelations are details about Giuliani's goal to raise one hundred million dollars and a listing of his political and personal liabilities. The document reportedly says Giuliani might "drop out" of the race as a result of insurmountable personal and political concerns. These concerns include his private-sector business dealings; his association with disgraced former police commissioner Bernard Kerik, his two ex-wives and his position on "social issues," including his pro-choice stance on abortion. The leaked document has emerged only days after some 9/11 family members reported to the New York Post that Giuliani's presidential exploratory committee had begun discussions with them about backing him if he runs for president. Giuliani gained national attention for his handling of the recovery effort after the September 11th attacks. But other 9/11 family members have since vowed to reveal the truth of what they say are the failures of his performance during the aftermath of the World Trade Center attacks.

• Wayne Barrett, senior editor at the Village Voice, where he's been covering politics for 22 years. He is the author of many books including "Rudy!: An Investigative Biography of Rudolph Guiliani." Wayne's latest book is "Grand Illusion: The Untold Story of Rudy Giuliani and 9/11."
• Kevin Keating, the producer and director of the documentary "Giuliani Time."
• Excerpt of "Giuliani Time."