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better examples of hype. After the year the first family has been through, it would certainly be understandable if they want to have a little fun toying with the idea of one more campaign. And after the year Mrs. has been through, it would certainly be understandable if she wants to have a little fun being courted as a candidate.
But even if it turns out to be nothing more than a brief diversion, the thought of the First Lady throwing herself into the cut and thrust of politics New York style, well, it's too enticing to ignore. It would be historic, the first First Lady ever to run for office. It would be compelling theater, slugging it out on the issues in between bites of bagels or cannolli. (ph) And it would be great politics, a true liberal taking on everything the Republican Party can throw at her. As Nightline's Chris Bury reports, in New York they can hardly wait.
CHRIS BURY, ABC News: (voice-over) The headline left little doubt what was on the minds of New Yorkers this morning. From the tabloids to the ticker on Times Square, the prospect of Senator Rodham was the talk of the town. The notion of a match up between Mrs. and New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani is pure catnip for politicians and pundits desperate for a post-impeachment fix.
Sen. CHARLES SCHUMER, (D), New York: I think would be a great candidate and a great senator and what she has told me is that she is now beginning to look at this seriously.
Sen. JOHN McCAIN, (R), Arizona: Many of us who are political junkies salivate at the prospect of a -Giuliani race for the United States Senate.
JACK NEWFIELD: It would be Viagra for the media.
CHRIS BURY: (voice-over) Even the President has not discouraged speculation.
Pres. WILLIAM J. : I think she would be terrific in the Senate but that's a decision she'll have to make.
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