The first Democratic speaker at the RNC
Written by: Beck
Former New York City mayor Ed Koch:
One of the first speakers was former New York Mayor Ed Koch, who asked rhetorically what was he doing at the Republican National Convention, when he'd been a Democrat his entire career.
"I'm here to convert you, but that's for the next election. This year I'm voting for the re-election of President George W. Bush!" Koch told the crowd, which cheered with approval.
Koch told CNN that he remains a Democrat but strongly supports Bush's actions in the war on terrorism.
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