GIULIANI MINING FOR VOTES IN CALIFORNIA

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani will head to Sacramento in February. The San Francisco Chronicle is reporting that Giuliani will be the keynoter at the California Republican Party's convention.

Giuliani is also looking southward, to Texas, in an effort to raise some big-time cash, according to the Houston Chronicle.

And, Hotline on Call reports today Giuliani is beefing up his staff in early-primary states.

McCAIN GETS MORAL SUPPORT FROM KISSINGER

While Giuliani is casting about elsewhere for support, his chief rival for the GOP nomination - Arizona Sen. John McCain - found some support in Giuliani's back yard. Hotline On Call is reporting former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has taken a ceremonial roll as honorary co-chair of McCain's New York campaign.