Apparently he did. What really troubles me is the footsie he plays with the mob via Kerik and how close Kerik came to be Homeland Security czar. That coupled with Rudy’s propensity for illegal actions while in office scares the cr*p out of me.
Heres some new info on Rudy/ Kerik
Rudy was briefed about Kerik's mob ties when Kerik was nominated to be NYC Police Chief. Rudy says he doesn't recall the briefing - a classic Clintonista-style dodge.
But either way, it's a serious negative against Rudy. He either didn't care (a big deal) or is lying about not recalling (a bigger deal). If he truly doesn't recall, why the hell not? Heck, if I were mayor and found out the next head of my police department might have mob ties, I'd want the guy to be subject to a full proctological exam. Not be so nonchalant about the briefing that I couldn't remember it a few years later.