I live in NY, and I have known Rudy for about 10 years. I wouldn't call him a friend or anything, but I have played golf with him and been to his house for parties. Trust me on this one: The reason he's not running is because even he knows he can't beat Mrs. Clinton anymore. She's got that senate seat locked up for as long as whe wants it, and if she loses one presidential election, that will not be the last we hear from her.