The list of candidates “seriously considering” a run for New York City mayor is ever-expanding, with Alec Baldwin forever teasing a possible run, and Anthony Weiner recently poking his head out again to test the political waters. So, why not McKay Coppins, Buzzfeed political reporter?
Is the Coppins for Mayor campaign Weird Twitter?
— Brian ? Ries (@moneyries) November 28, 2012
Yes, this is Weird Twitter. Coppins’ hat was thrown into the ring by Wise Kaplan, a Twitter parody account run by two former New York Observer writers.
I like this McKay Coppins fellow. I like his name. I think he should run for Mayor.
— wise_kaplan (@wise_kaplan) November 27, 2012
Is McKay Coppins the candidate New York City deserves? Don’t answer yet: Wise Kaplan has more to consider, as well as a slogan (Vote, M’Kay?) that would look great on posters.
He'll throw Donald Trump in jail. McKay Coppins. A decent Mayor for an indecent city. mm'Kay?
— wise_kaplan (@wise_kaplan) November 28, 2012
He'll deport Piers Morgan. McKay Coppins for Mayor. [hashtag mark goes here]first100days
— wise_kaplan (@wise_kaplan) November 28, 2012
Deport Piers Morgan? Suddenly the quick buildup of McKay-mentum is making sense. Are there any possible scandals that could derail this train? Well, there was that hot mic incident where he was caught trashing Mitt Romney, and that can’t do anything but help his chances in New York.
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He has been in New York a good while now, but he still says hello to every person he sees on the sidewalk. McKay Coppins. For Mayor. 2013.
— wise_kaplan (@wise_kaplan) November 29, 2012
You like his name. You love his style. McKay Coppins for Mayor 2013. #Coppins4NY
— wise_kaplan (@wise_kaplan) November 29, 2012
How long until we know if this parody campaign could become reality? (All right, the Piers Morgan thing has us seriously interested.) 3, 2, 1…
https://twitter.com/BuzzFeedAndrew/statuses/273958491755003904
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