He's one of the two main contenders in the public mind to go toe-to-toe with Ms. Clinton for President in 2008. He's also one of the most worshipped Republicans, especially in New York.

So it makes sense that certain New York media giants might see the recent imbroglio involving Rudy Giuliani's flawed recommendation for Homeland Security Chief as a chance to shoot a few darts into the gaps in the armor of America's Mayor...

You've got to start somewhere.