[sargon]

I like the idea of Rudy as well. I realize his age might work against him, but He'd still be a great choice—one that the Dems would hate, and yet be unable to whine about too much—because of his overall reputation for integrity...

[nopardons]

Unfortunately, Rudy's age and business dealings have probably made choosing him a non-starter. :-(

But he would be my first choice, given my druthers.