Conversation so far:
Did Rudy hold a political position when Rudy Giuliani was running for senate in 2000?
Republican.
Was Rudy still a mayor when he was running for senate?
Due to term limits, Giuliani could not run in 2001 for a third term as Mayor.
Who was his Democrat opponent for this race?
then-U.S.
First Lady Hillary Clinton.
How was Hillary Clinton received by the public at that time?
An early January 1999 poll showed Giuliani trailing Clinton by 10 points.
What was a major topic that was discussed by the candidates during the campaign?
The New York Police Department's fatal shooting of Patrick Dorismond.
When was Patrick Dorismond shot?
March 2000.

Question: Who won the race?
Self-contained rewrite: Who won the 2000 U.S. Senate race?