Actually, I don't think Rudy is trying to ride her coattails at all. I think he genuinely likes her and realizes exactly how powerful she can be within the GOP over the next couple of years.
And I'm O.K. with him defending her against the MSM since it's a good use of his anti-Mafia prosecutorial skills.
On another note, get a load of this post at HA regarding the book signing at Sam's Club in Washington, PA next Saturday:
"My wife and I just made reservations in Washington,PA for next Friday. Called Sams club and theyre expecting 40,000 people on Saturday for her book signing. Got to get in line early. Good thing shes doesnt matter."40,000 at a book signing? If it's even close to that it will be bedlam.