Kinky Friedman Says He May Run for Governor, and This Campaign Will Be "Serious"
In 2006, Kinky Friedman -- singer, songwriter, satirist, head Jewboy in charge -- ran as an Independent for governor of Texas. Although he ultimately received less than 13 percent of the vote, it was still a memorable campaign, featuring slogans like, "Why the Hell Not?" and "How Hard Could It Be?" -- both excellent questions, and ones we've often had occasion to consider, watching Rick Perry run things.
He took another shot, equally unsuccessful and slightly less publicized, in 2009. Now, in between hawking his Man in Black tequila and chewing that cigar to a soggy stump, it looks like he's pondering making another run at the big seat next year. For serious this time.
On Saturday, Kinky stopped by Lakewood Medallion Discount Liquors to sign bottles of his tequila. While he was there, he told NBC-DFW that he's considering a possible run. His platform would consist of two main planks, both of them aimed at increasing tax revenue for the state: legalizing casino gambling and legalizing, regulating and taxing marijuana.
"If we can accomplish those two things, we won't be talking about any kind of taxes for 30 years," he said.
More at http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark/2013/02/kinky_friedman_on_taking_anoth.php .
[font color=green]Kinky wants to run as a Democrat. Considering his past political history, my reaction is 
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