Naked Cowboy Running for NYC Mayor

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NEW YORK - The Naked Cowboy might be considered a quirky asset to New York City's tourism industry. Now the Times Square traffic-stopper says he'd make a mighty fine mayor.

Robert Burck, who performs in his underwear, made his candidacy official Wednesday. He aims to give the buttoned-up, third-term hopeful, billionaire Michael Bloomberg, a run for his money.

Burck says: "Being naked is a whole lot more than having no clothes on: It's about transparency in politics, it's about telling the naked truth."

Burck does a brisk business posing for pictures with tourists. His standard fashion statement is a cowboy hat, boots, white briefs and a guitar strapped to his bare chest.

As for campaign funds, he says: "I have no expenses. I own 40 pairs of underwear, a car and a suitcase."
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Naked Cowboy, the Times Square traffic-stopper, announces run for NYC mayor - in his underwear

Hmmmm? A man that runs around a big city in his underwear for a living running for mayor. Likely chance of him winning? Doubt it, but stranger things have happened.
 
Jesse Ventura became Minnesota governor and he was a wrestler.
 
So if he wins, I wonder will he be mayor in his underwear, or put on a suit?
 
and Al Franken became a Senator
 
well - Bloomberg has done his job and it's time for change. We're getting fed up with him and his policy. If the Naked Cowboy can deliver a fresh new change to NYC, I'd support him.
 
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"Naked Cowboy for Mayor: Because nobody has done more with less".
The Naked Cowboy, an American busker famous for standing in New York City's Times Square in his underpants and a cowboy hat, has entered the race to become the city's mayor.

Promising transparency in politics, Robert Burck has announced his intention to run as a candidate against Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

The 38-year-old ordained minister is campaigning under the slogan "Naked Cowboy for Mayor: Because nobody has done more with less".

But his mayoral ambition would not result in him putting on more clothes, he said.

"You're not going to be seeing me buying a whole new suit because I'm running for mayor, not on the city's dime,'' he said.

Launching the campaign on his website, Burck said he would campaign against wasteful spending.

"It's time to tighten the belt, but of course that's just a saying because I don't even wear a belt. But that's my point. I don't need a belt. I don't need the whole suit and tie thing either," he said.

"Fact is, no one knows how to do more with less than yours truly and that's the kind of thinking I plan on sharing with my fellow New Yorkers if you elect me. It's exactly the kind of leadership this city needs during these challenging times."

He said "being naked is a whole lot more than having no clothes on. It's about transparency in politics, it's about telling the naked truth''.

Burck earns as much as $A1200 a day working in Times Square from about 11am to 2pm.

He collects tourists' tips while posing for photos with Naked Cowboy emblazoned across his underwear, cracking jokes and making up funny songs on a guitar strapped across his bare chest.

Burck has a political science degree from the University of Cincinnati, and has also written several self-published motivational books.
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his website -
“Today, I would like to announce that I am entering the race for the office of the Mayor of New York City. Why? Well, right now this city can’t afford wasteful spending. What we really need is smarter spending. Folks come up to me every day and tell me they’ve lost their life-savings, that their small businesses are barely getting by. And small businesses are the key to getting this city back on its feet. So we need initiatives that help put them on the right track. But the city can't afford to back an 18-wheeler full of money into every problem. It’s time to tighten the belt, but of course that’s just a saying because I don’t even wear a belt. But that’s my point – I don’t need a belt. I don’t need the whole suit and tie thing either. And you won’t see me buying a whole new wardrobe just because I’m running for Mayor – not on the city’s dime. Fact is, no one knows how to do more with less than yours truly – and that’s the kind of thinking I plan on sharing with my fellow New Yorkers if you elect me. It's exactly the kind of leadership this city needs during these challenging times." – Naked Cowboy, July 22, 2009
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:hmm: sounds like he's got a brain beside his muscle. I guess I will go meet him tomorrow during my lunch. :cool2:
 
Why I'm Running for Mayor of NYC
Lots of people are surprised to hear I'm running for mayor of New York City, but they wouldn't be if they knew me better. I have a political science degree, and I grew up around politics. My father's been a city councilman for over twenty years now, and was also a volunteer fireman. Most importantly though, who knows the pulse of the city better than me? I've been standing outside in Times Square for over a decade, listening to the minds of all New Yorkers -- from cab drivers and politicians to the thousands of small businessmen just like me. I know what's on their mind.

And think about Schwarzenneger and Reagan. Schwarzenneger used to just blow stuff up all day on movie sets, and Reagan used to act with a bunch of chimps. He still became a great president, but he probably would've been even better if he spent as much time out with the people as I do.

I've basically created a global brand with just some tighty-whities and hard work, so imagine what I can do when I'm backed by all the wonderful people and resources of the greatest city on earth? My campaign is based on one simple truth -- no one's done more with less than me -- and that's the kind of thinking I'll be delivering as mayor. And I'm not going to be the kind of politician who's shuttled around in a limo all day -- I'm going to keep doing my thing, engaging with folks from all walks of life and really listening to them.

One of my main focuses is going to be small businesses, because that's my background. So much real estate is just sitting empty these days, and it hurts me to see people losing their businesses and their lifelong dreams. Here's just one of my plans to help rebuild this city and get it back on track:

THE NAKED STIMULUS PLAN:

* No more tinkle down economics. Things don't grow from the top down, but from the bottom up. And just helping the rich leaves most people tinkled on. So no more tax breaks just because you're wealthy. I'm going to tie tax incentives to greening initiatives and other progressive plans.

* A thousand interest free loans of10,000 for small businesses and new businesses. Trust me, some dude just won a Nobel Peace prize for micro-loans -- they work.

* A year-long city tax holiday for businesses with 20 employees or less. Nothing fuels growth like this (except my Naked Whey Protein Powder, available at www.nakedcowboy.com).

* Corporate Entity Formation Rebates. All that money you spend to form a LLC or a corporation will come back to you as a tax rebate.


Happy about these plans? Me too. Just be sure to create lots of jobs and pay your taxes once your business gets off the ground. Deal?

No one's more serious than me about making this city as great as it can be, so don't forget to write me in this November 3rd. I'm even going to see if I can relax the dress code at the voting booths. And stay tuned to Naked Cowboy for Mayor for more info, videos and events.

Follow The Naked Cowboy on Twitter: The Naked Cowboy (TheNakedCowboy) on Twitter
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Usually I roll my eyes at those celebs who wanna go into politics, but this time.. I'm intrigued....
 
just got back from Times Square. Couldn't find him. oh well :mad2:
 
He seems to have the knowledge and background to be qualified. Why not?
 
just got a reply from the Naked Cowboy via facebook - "I'll see what I can do - thank you!"

i wrote to him - "Good Luck, Naked Cowboy! I've been going to NYC for over 25 years and I have not met you yet! It would be great if you can make NYC a more commuter-friendly by embracing motorcycle/scooter community which was treated with hostility and disgust by Bloomberg and also to make mass transit especially subway a more deaf-friendly. I look forward to meeting you at Times Square to extend my congratulation!"
 
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