I Don’t Think This Is What Kevin Sheekey Had In Mind When He Said That He Wanted To Burnish Bloomberg’s Image As The Law & Order Candidate

Michael Bloomberg’s not-yet-ready-for-prime-time campaign sews up the all-important Jack McCoy endorsement:

“Law & Order” star Sam Waterston praised a possible White House run by Mayor Bloomberg — but had little to say about co-star Fred Thompson’s presidential aspirations.

Bloomberg is “a very competent, very able, very successful mayor,” said Waterston, said plays ADA Jack McCoy.

Waterston is lobbying for the formation of a bipartisan ticket for the 2008 presidential race. By bolting the GOP last week, Bloomberg stirred speculation that he’s angling to hook up with a Democrat or Republican in an independent White House bid.

“Certainly, Bloomberg is a very likely one,” Waterston said of a “Unity ’08” ticket on CBS’s “Face the Nation” yesterday.

Asked about Thompson, Waterston said he had no inside information but thinks the actor will jump in the race soon. A Tennessee TV station reported yesterday that Thompson’s campaign will announce the opening of a Nashville headquarters this week.

And if you were wondering just how irrelevant “Face the Nation” has become, look no further than Ed Koch:

Also appearing on CBS with Waterston yesterday was former Mayor Ed Koch, who said he supports Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and believes she will capture the White House.

But he would consider switching his allegiance to Bloomberg, he said.

“I will choose at the time of choice that person who will be best for the country, irrespective of party,” Koch said.