There are two things I like about him. He cleaned up New York City, and he's tough on terror.
I disagree with you that Rudy is as or more conservative as McCain on social issues, but I agree 100% with you that he would be tough when it comes to the War on Terror.
Except the "war on terror" will not be the message of the Dems. It's Socialist issues that will be the change of direction they are crowing about.