Let's not forget that after 9/11, Rudy also contemplated using it as an excuse to delay elections and possibly change the term limit law so that he could remain in power. This type of "we can't possibly have an election during a crisis" scheme has been used by dictators throughout history and Rudy is no different.
This is a huge distortion of the facts, although I see you use weasle words to couch your accusation. Rudy was asked to stay because New Yorkers said they wanted him too. He said he would do what was needed to ease the transition.