Naked Cowboy
On July 20, 2009, it was announced that Burck would challenge Mayor Michael Bloomberg in the 2009 election for Mayor of New York City. At his announcement, Burck stated, "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 when you elect me." In response, Jonny Porkpie, the self-proclaimed "burlesque Mayor of NYC" announced that he would run against him, echoing Lloyd Bentsen during a campaign announcement that critiqued Burck's "man-panties". "I know naked. Some of my best friends are naked. And you, sir, are not naked."
2020 United States presidential election in New York
Julian Castro, John Delaney, Tulsi Gabbard, and Kamala Harris are the major declared Democratic candidates. Kirsten Gillibrand, one of New York's two current senators, has indicated she is interested in running, as has Michael Bloomberg, a businessman and former mayor of New York City. Current governor Andrew Cuomo has declined to run, despite speculation that he would do so.