NYC Mayor John Lindsay on his party switch and presidential run: Meet the Press Archive

Published: Apr 19, 2026 3:00 PM • Updated: Apr 20, 2026 12:33 AM • Original source

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FEB. 13, 1972 — In an interview with Meet the Press, New York City Mayor John Lindsay, a longtime Republican, discussed his decision to seek the Democratic presidential nomination.