Television only adores Rudy for the same reason they adore McCain -- because they are seen as "moderate" Republicans who can undermine the alleged right-wing extremism of the GOP. If either one of those guys were ever nominated for a White House run on a Republican ticket, the media love-fest would quickly come to an end.
I think a Guiliani candidacy would be fascinating. He's pro-abortion and loves the sexually deviant. How'd the newsies make that sound bad while wetting themselves over the Witch Queen?
The last election was a snoozefest. The above would be neat.