is rudy running? looking ahead

Will it be Rudy versus Hillary in the next presidential?

There is so much speculation and way too early to predict very much of the next election. It does seem certain (well, barring big changes) that Hillary will want to run for president. Will the Democrats want to nominate her? So far, she appears unstoppable, but that could change.

Really, the Republicans are more interesting to watch as they tour and primp in the spotlight. Where is George Pataki? He will be going on the campaign tour. Where is Rudy Giuliani? He is also on the campaign trail and those in the know are saying he wants to be our next president. He travelled to Connecticut basing his support in the metropolitan NY area.

Everyone is thinking of him as the hero of 9/11 and forgetting some of the other things about his administration. Living here in Bingoland, I could catch snippets about his administration that made Rudy seem like an exotic type of politician. Who cares about NYC politeness? And remember his plan to not return any car driven by someone that was inebriated? (no matter whose name was on the registration). Alot of people liked these ideas. They don't scale very well.... move these policies up to Congress and they sound silly. But they were a big deal pre-9/11. And remember how residents of NYC and visitors alike, praised Rudy for getting rid of those damn window washers? Folks wondered where all the homeless went -- did they go to Ulster County? And how will he treat the mentally ill or is everyone just a nut?

I read a book by Calvin Trillin entitled Tepper Isn't Going Out: A Novel. The book features a mayor that is very concerned about the small goings on about the city streets, including illegal or unfair parking. Recommended reading about life in NYC during the Rudy administration and will make those that can remember laugh.