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Comment by Ruvy in Jerusalem on Pass the Biscuits, Kinky: Friedman runs for Texas governor

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 15:11:42 EST

The no-bullshit ticket, huh? I remember Jesse Ventura when he ran for governor in Minnesota. He was the candidate of the little guy, the bartender, the foodie with no health insurance, etc. The fact that he was a millionaire was not important to the folks who backed him. He won on a total surprise and was a lousy governor helped by the fact that he had a great economy. We got all sorts of tax rebates whiel there was money in the treasury. the year IU left was the first year the gov had trouble. When it came to the inevitable budget cutting, Ventura had a bad time. He realized that he didn't want the headaches - and didn't run for a second term. So much for no-bullshit candidates.

Comment by Brian on Pass the Biscuits, Kinky: Friedman runs for Texas governor

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 14:45:37 EST

doesn't have a chance w/ his no exception anti-hunting sentiment

Comment by Sarah on Pass the Biscuits, Kinky: Friedman runs for Texas governor

Tue, 6 Sep 2005 07:54:18 EDT

I usually dislike blogs, but this caught my attention. And you're damned thorough. Personally, I love Kinky Friedman, And I hope he wins, i'll sure as hell vote for him. And you're absolutely right. Texans hate politicians, And we love outsiders. The state was BUILD on outsiders, and we never really shot for the 'law abiding citezen' routine. :D

Comment by Leoniceno on Pass the Biscuits, Kinky: Friedman runs for Texas governor

Tue, 30 Aug 2005 22:38:58 EDT

That's good to hear, Dave.

Comment by Dave Nalle on Pass the Biscuits, Kinky: Friedman runs for Texas governor

Mon, 29 Aug 2005 01:08:00 EDT

The Kinkster still has to qualify and get on the ballot, of course - it's not an easy thing here in Texas. The democrats are effectively dead in this election, so the big question is the Republican primary. Perry thinks he has a lock on reelection, but everyone I know who's a Republican is voting for Carol Keaton Rylander McClellan Strayhorn or whatever name she has this week. If she gets the nomination the election might well come down to her vs. Kinky, and he could well get most of the Democrat votes. An interesting struggle, because Carol Strayhorn is a kind of an outsider too, a moderate Republican with some unusual ideas and a reputation for being a fiscal hardass. Between her and Kinky we can't go wrong, so long as Rick Perry gets buried along the way. Dave

Comment by Leoniceno on Pass the Biscuits, Kinky: Friedman runs for Texas governor

Mon, 29 Aug 2005 00:25:27 EDT

Why not? We've had Reagan and Teddy Roosevelt, not to mention William Henry Harrison.

Comment by wil on Pass the Biscuits, Kinky: Friedman runs for Texas governor

Fri, 26 Aug 2005 21:01:31 EDT

Kinky for President!

Comment by Eric Berlin on Pass the Biscuits, Kinky: Friedman runs for Texas governor

Tue, 23 Aug 2005 15:39:45 EDT

So a profile on him on This Week. I say, Go for it -- why the hell not?

Comment by Leoniceno on Pass the Biscuits, Kinky: Friedman runs for Texas governor

Tue, 23 Aug 2005 15:37:39 EDT

Say, I just noticed that this piece has been linked from the Kinky Friedman campaign site.

Comment by Leoniceno on Pass the Biscuits, Kinky: Friedman runs for Texas governor

Tue, 23 Aug 2005 15:27:19 EDT

I don't think that I said it was outrageous. And I certainly agree with you, Nancy. I like Kinky a lot.

Comment by Nancy on Pass the Biscuits, Kinky: Friedman runs for Texas governor

Tue, 23 Aug 2005 09:09:04 EDT

No more outrageous than having former B-actors, wrestlers, or anyone else as governor. Actually, I'd rather have a REAL person be governor than a professional politician.