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Robert Burck aka The Naked Cowboy, says he knows better than anyone else how to do more with less. And that's why he's New York's best choice for mayor in these tough economic times.

"It's time to tighten the belt, but of course that's just a saying because I don't even wear a belt," Burck wrote Wednesday. "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."

As he puts it, Burck has built a global brand with nothing but a pair of "underwear, boots and hat," and that's why he's qualified to replace Mayor Michael Bloomberg in this year's upcoming elections. Currently Bloomberg, who changed the law in order to be able to run for a third term, faces opposition from Democratic challenger Bill Thompson. And while Thompson currently holds the office of NYC Comptroller, his Wikipedia entry makes no mention of whether or not he looks good in revealing underwear.

Actor/ local New York personality Robert John Burck (C) also known as "The Naked Cowboy" poses with his security detail following a press conference announcing the launch the Naked Cowboy's New York City mayoral campaign at Military Island, Times Square on July 22, 2009 in New York City.

People watch the Naked Cowboy perform on Broadway in Times Square after it was converted to a pedestrian zone in New York City. Sections of Broadway that pass through Times Square and Herald Square have been closed to vehicles in an effort by the city to reduce traffic and pollution while giving pedestrians more space. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Robert Burck

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A woman smiles as the street performer Robert Burck, who is known as the Naked Cowboy, performs for pedestrians June 24, 2008 in Times Square in New York City. The $6-million lawsuit filed by the Burck against M&Ms candy maker Mars Incorporated can go forward on grounds of trademark infringement a New York judge has ruled. Burck filed the suit about video billboards depicting a blue M&M dressed in his signature outfit in an animated cartoon it ran on two video billboards in Times Square.

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The street performer Robert Burck, who is known as the Naked Cowboy, performs for pedestrians June 24, 2008 in Times Square in New York City.