I agree that Rudy is a basically a pragmatist - he would govern nyc consistent with what nycers want, and govern the nation consistent with what the nation wants.
I don't think he is hot to disarm the nation as some Freepers think. He doesn't approve of same sex marriage. He is tough on law and order and that's what we need for the next difficult phases on the WoT.
My only concern is whether Rudy's act plays west of the Mississippi. Actually, even if it plays west of the Hudson. Keep an eye on this one! ;-)
He looks pretty good so far compared to the wimps so prevalent in the GOP right now... OK, let me make the list shorter.... compared to Republican wimps who have signaled (whatever that means) that they are going to run... mainly McCain.