It is ironic. Here's a guy who made his reputation running against Republicans and, because of those campaigns, he's got name recognition among Republicans.

He has a great reputation as a linebacker, but I think he looks better running the ball.

I know a lot of republicans are talking to him about running as a republican, and early indications are that he has been at republican events talking about his candidacy.

I just want to get in there and work, work my butt off, anything to help the team, running the ball, special teams, anything. . . . I'm not sure if it's more motivation than other people, but I have to say my drive and my desire is very high right now. I can feel the energy.

Nobody could ever accuse Green of a last ditch campaign, he'll always run for something. But certainly it's a comeback effort.

Even in the first three nights of polling, when Mayor Bloomberg was being hammered for not participating in the Harlem debate, he was cruising along with a 19-point lead,