[Alberta's Child]

It's worth noting that if it were not for 9/11, Rudy Giuliani would have been remembered (incorrectly, in my mind) as a mediocre mayor. His problem was that he was a very difficult person to get along with, and most people who worked with him describe him as a royal pain in the @ss.

These attributes are what makes him such a great "crisis" leader -- but they would also make him a weak candidate at a time when voters do not perceive a major crisis on the horizon.

[areafiftyone]

Actually way before 9/11 I thought he was an excellent mayor. The streets of New York were cleaner than they ever were. There was a major drop in crime. The quality of life was better in New York City than it ever was. I am glad I voted for him twice. And I don't ever regret those votes.

[areafiftyone]

Actually I don't think Rudy would ever run for president. I think he has his eye on the Senate or Governor. President would be tough for him.

[G L Tirebiter]

It's worth noting that if it were not for 9/11, Rudy Giuliani would have been remembered (incorrectly, in my mind) as a mediocre mayor.

He certainly wouldn't have been classed as "mediocre" in my book. As a frequent visitor to NYC over the last 35+ years I view his tenure as one that reversed the awful trends overseen by Lindsey, Beame, Koch,& Dinkins.

Now they have that idiot (my apologies to idiots who feel insulted)Bloomberg.