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TexasTowelie

(112,444 posts)
Wed Jul 24, 2013, 12:48 AM Jul 2013

Humorist Kinky Friedman considering another bid for office in Texas

FORT WORTH — Kinky Friedman doesn’t know whether he’s ready to jump back into Texas politics.

But the cigar-chewing humorist and musician — known for the black attire and cowboy hats he normally dons — said he may soon create an exploratory committee to help him decide whether to run for office again.

And if so, for which one.

“Maybe I should do what Rick Perry does and pray for an answer on what to do,” Friedman, 68, said with a chuckle Tuesday during a telephone interview with the Star-Telegram.

Read more here: http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/07/23/5022661/humorist-kinky-friedman-considering.html#storylink=cpy

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Humorist Kinky Friedman considering another bid for office in Texas (Original Post) TexasTowelie Jul 2013 OP
fuck no ZRT2209 Jul 2013 #1
No. mbperrin Jul 2013 #2
I shit in your hat, Richard. NoPasaran Jul 2013 #3
big deal.. Javaman Jul 2013 #4
Just a way to promote his career vinny9698 Jul 2013 #5
I hope that he stays out of politics Gothmog Jul 2013 #6
Oh No. northoftheborder Jul 2013 #7

vinny9698

(1,016 posts)
5. Just a way to promote his career
Wed Jul 24, 2013, 11:34 AM
Jul 2013

Following the Newt business model, run for office and rack up money and publicity. Not interested in the process but all self-interest at the expense of the voters.

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