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Former New York City mayor Ed Koch publicly endorsed President George W. Bush for re-election, citing his commitment to combating international terrorism as the primary reason. Koch argues that the U.S. is less safe now than it was on 9/11, with al-Qaeda expanding its influence in Iraq. The discussion highlights the complexities of public perception regarding Bush's handling of terrorism and the potential political ramifications of his policies, particularly in relation to the upcoming elections.

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  • #61
loseyourname said:
This could spell a lot of trouble for Kerry if his opposition to Bush's middle east policy means that more prominent Jews, like Koch, turn their support to Bush.

Since when does anyone listen to Ed Koch?
 
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  • #62
Elizabeth1405 said:
Since when does anyone listen to Ed Koch?
Somebody must have listen to him, he was a three term Mayor of New York and a two term U. S. Congressman.
 
  • #63
Robert Zaleski said:
Somebody must have listen to him, he was a three term Mayor of New York and a two term U. S. Congressman.

Uhh, when, 20 years ago? I just think it's funny that we're resorting to quotes from Ed Koch as a way to show support for Bush.
 
  • #64
Elizabeth1405 said:
Uhh, when, 20 years ago? I just think it's funny that we're resorting to quotes from Ed Koch as a way to show support for Bush.
Many of those same people that voted for him 20 years ago are now elder retirees living in South Florida.
 
  • #65
Robert Zaleski said:
Many of those same people that voted for him 20 years ago are now elder retirees living in South Florida.

HUH? What does that have to do with anything? And I might add, many of those same retirees living in Florida who you refer to are the ones who didn't get their votes counted in the last election...
 
  • #66
Bush won Florida by about 500 votes during the 2000 election. Recent polls suggest that Florida will once again be up for grabs. A Koch endorsement of Bush could persuade some of these former New York democrats, now Florida democrats to vote for Bush. If Bush can garner just 250 of these votes, it would mean a 500 vote swing for the republicans.
 

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