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Giggliani.

ric·tus (rĭk'təs) Pronunciation Key
n. pl. rictus or ric·tus·es

1. The expanse of an open mouth, a bird's beak, or similar structure.
2. A gaping grimace: "his mouth gaping in a kind of rictus of startled alarm" (Richard Adams).

The astute Chris Cillizza, though, thought Giuliani's performance was proof he "more than ready to hit the major league fastball." Great analysis, Chris.