Television adores Rudy, and I swear that's why he's the only Republican who'd stand a chance against the Witch Queen in the next election. Of course, rather than "adore," they worship Hillary. It'd be a close run thing.
Television only adores Rudy for the same reason they adore McCain -- because they are seen as "moderate" Republicans who can undermine the alleged right-wing extremism of the GOP. If either one of those guys were ever nominated for a White House run on a Republican ticket, the media love-fest would quickly come to an end.