Kinky for GOV

With the Texas Governor's race just a few months away, it's time to start thinking about our next governor. Those of you not from Texas, this does not concern you, but it may interest you. No matter where you are in the country, you are sure to read in the papers or watch on network news about the race of Kinky Friedman for the governor of the great state of Texas.
Most of you probably have never cared about who our governor is, since the governor of Texas has the least amount of power compared with all the other states in the union. To tell you the truth, I have never cared who our governor is because the only limited powers he really has is the line item veto, power of appointment and message of power. The message of power is the ability to push legislation through by his fiery speeches embracing the people's vision. He has a few others, but not enough to constitute major change. What a great design for government. So, our governor is figure head, if you will. If you'd like to know more about our Texas government, please click here...
Texas Politics
If you are undecided and would like to revolutionalize Texas politics, please read on. If you are a die-hard Repuplican, you may not be open to revolutionizing Texas politics, so I may be wasting your time. If this is the case, I apologize.
Who is Kinky Friedman?
Well, he's a straight shooting, head turning, eyebrow raising, king of one liners, cigar smoking, logic using Jewish cowboy who is not only an accomplished author but a musician, as well. So, what qualifies him for governor? All of the above.
He has written a number of mystery books, where he is the main character. One book includes his adventures with Willy Nelson on his tour bus. He's been invited to the White House by both GW and Slick Willy. He runs Utopia Rescue Ranch which shelters homeless dogs on his ranch in the Hill Country of Texas.
His goal? To get his name on the ballot for the governor race of Texas as an Independent. The last time Texas had an independent governor was when Sam Houston was governor. And our great great great grandparents remember that.
How will he get his name on the ballot? It takes 45,000 signatures. He already has 25,000 according to his website, but still needs more. The catch is that none of those Kinky pledgers who signed his petition can vote in the Primaries. Kinky's name will not be on the ballot in the fall due to Texas law. Kinky knows that only 29% of registered voters turned out in the last election for governor. Knowing that, his campaign's goal is to find that 71% working class who did not show at the polls, convince them Kinky is their man, which he is, and represent them in the state government.
Having doubts? Just remember, Minnesota elected a pro wrestler to governor, and he turned out to be really good. I still have doubts about Arnold out in California, though. If it makes you feel better, Kinky hired the same campaign manager of Jesse Ventura's governor race in Minnesota. They won. Keep an eye on the election.
So, if you are undecided, have done some research on Kinky Friedman, and like what you see, say to yourself "Why not Kinky for governor?" and make a pledge to Kinky on his website at kinkyfriedman.com.

All pitures on this post courtesy: www.kinkyfriedman.com