The New York Post is reporting that Rudy Guiliani seems to be putting aside ideas of running for New York State Governor in order to concentrate on a 2008 presidential bid:

    Rudy Giuliani's top aide says it's "really unlikely" the former mayor will run for governor next year, now that he's building a new law firm — but he left the door wide open to a 2008 presidential bid.
    "In light of the new firm and his organizational obligations to Giuliani Partners, it's not likely," longtime Giuliani aide Tony Carbonetti told The Post.

    "You never say never, but he's committed to building a really successful law firm."

    But when asked about a possible White House bid, Carbonetti said, "That's a decision that doesn't have to be made for a while."


If true, I'm both heartened and disappointed.

Rudy is currently my first choice for President in '08 and any movement in that direction is good. On the other hand, as a NY'er I was really hoping he'd be our next governor.