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By Karl-Thomas Musselman
Kinky Friedman, writer, singer, performer, has of course mentioned that he would like to run as an Independent for Texas Governor in 2006. He would officially announce at the beginning of February 2005, and have to file paperwork at the beginning of 2006. In addition, he will need to gather 45,540 signatures from those that havn't voted in either the 2006 Democratic or Republican Primaries (Independents, in Texas terms, since we have no partisan voter registration).
Kinky lives near my hometown of Fredericksburg out towards Kerrville in the Hill Country where his ranch is. His website is www.kinkyfriedman.com If he was on the ballot, I'm not sure if it would have much of an electoral impact to tell you the truth. Granted his politics (I believe) are to the left, but he might get as many votes from disguntled Republicans who can't bring themselves to vote for a Democrats than from lefties that won't be happy with whatever nominee our state party puts on the chopping block.
If you are bored or depressed and want to read another new and very good story about Montana Democrats winning in their state, read this Washington Monthly article.
Posted by Karl-Thomas Musselman at December 28, 2004 12:10 AM
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Kinky will likely take votes from the anti-Perry candidate - a Democrat.
I doubt that he'll get much of a Republican protest vote that wouldn't go to a Democrat.
I disagree. The low number of votes for Nader this year proved that Democrats take seriously the need to turn these radical zealots out of office, nationally and locally.
Especially if Rick Perry is renominated, Kinky will take votes from disaffected Republicans who are embarrassed by their Governor's blatant partisanship and outright corruption.
