By Jennifer R Jones | Posted on July 25, 2009 6:18 PM
Robert Burck, The Naked Cowboy, Has Announced His Candidacy Against New York's Richest Resident, Mayor Michael Bloomberg As A Write-In Candidate
Mayor Michael Bloomberg Vs. The Naked Cowboy
As New York City’s richest resident, Mayor Michael Bloomberg attempts to run for his third term, Times Square’s famous busker and tourist fixture Naked Cowboy has offered himself as a write-in candidate against Bloomberg for the office of New York City mayor.
Known for singing and strumming his guitar in nothing but a cowboy hat, cowboy boots, and tighty-whities in rain, snow, or shine, Naked Cowboy, a.k.a. Robert Burck, 38, officially announced his candidacy for mayor of New York City on July 22.
Cowboy Would Not Give Up His Guitar If Elected
Burck held a press conference in Times Square where a large crowd of media professionals gathered. He kept things brief with plenty of wordplay, promising to “do more with less” for New York City residents.
Burck’s platform includes cutting wasteful spending, building the city’s economy and tourism, supporting small businesses, and greening city buildings. If elected on November 3, Burck said he would remain accessible and carry on this usual routine in Times Square.
Robert Burck Political Science Background
Though he may not seem like a serious choice, Burck cited Arnold Schwarzenegger as having not been elected governor of California for his vast political background, but rather because he “exuded the spirit of the community of which he represents.”
Burck has a political science degree from the University of Cincinnati, several self-published motivational books, a country music album, and is an ordained minister, eager to build a Times Square chapel marrying straight and gay couples in an effort to rival Las Vegas’ wedding business.
