Overrated? Read "Prince Of The City", if you haven't already. The only other person in politics who has even attempted to take on the public sector unions is Schwarzenegger, and he's getting creamed.
As far as "abortion-loving", I seriously doubt Giuliani loves that operation. Gay rights? What would you like to do, make 'em all move to San Francisco?
As a politician in N.Y., isn't it s.o.p. to make deals with your constituency?
I think Cheney plans on running. When asked by a french reporter in Saudi Arabia he said he would not rule it out. Perhaps he keeps it a secret for national security purposes. There are so many liberals out there, like Maxine Waters, encouraging violence against the President (some even killing the President)while others talk about possible impeachment...the only thing that keeps them from doing it is the thought of a President Cheney. If Cheney were to come out and tell those wackos his real intentions, they may no longer hold back with their evil deeds.
I stand by my comments. The only people who worship at the alter of Ruina Giussolini the Rockefeller Liberal Republican are self-obsessed New Yorkers and douchebags who believe all the media hype about their favorite Republican.