Honoring local heroes Oct 29, 2009
And Senate candidate John Sharp, a former statewide office holder, and gubernatorial candidate Kinky Friedman, noted musician, author and humorist, briefly addressed the audience. As a former chairman of the Railroad Commission, I lived in Midland-Odessa for four years, Sharp said, exaggerating slightly. (Odessa American, TX)
FYI, the latest in As the Birthers Turn Oct 6, 2009
We have Kinky Friedman running for governor. Something not even you Yankees would tolerate. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Democrat compares health care to the Holocaust... Oct 1, 2009
Grayson calls health care crisis 'holocaust' - Ben Smith - POLITICO.com. segregation tomorrow. (The Drudge Report)
On the road againWillie Nelson backs Kinky Friedman for campaign fundraiser Sep 17, 2009
On the road againWillie Nelson backs Kinky Friedman for campaign fundraiser ... Kinky Friedman recently announced he would make a second attempt to run for governor, but this time as a democrat. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Finally ... significant action on the industrial-lease front Sep 9, 2009
significant action on the industrial-lease front - Austin Business Journal. for free extra services. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Travelin down the road like a rollin stone Sep 5, 2009
Kinky friedman is now a democrat ... Kinky friedman is now a democrat. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Kinky Says Hes Running, This Time As A Democrat Sep 1, 2009
Kinky Says Hes Running, This Time As A Democrat Kinky Friedman said Monday hes running for governor, this time as a Democrat ... AUSTIN (August 31, 2009)Texas humorist and author Kinky Friedman says he's running for governor, this time as a Democrat. (KWTX.com, TX)
LETTER: Aunt objects to band's behavior at Bagelfest Jul 31, 2009
This is the real world kids are gonna hear stuff you should just be a better parent and teach them from right and wrong " even steven wrote on Jul 30, 2009 2:55 PM:" After reading all the responses, I feel like I need to listen to "Drop Kick Me Jesus" by Kinky Friedman. " kamfong wrote on Jul 30, 2009 6:25 PM:" Donna,I have found that there are three things a person doesn't want to mess with in Mattoon,their beer,their country music and baseball. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Life, Death, and College Football May 29, 2009
Kinky Friedman had this to say about the book: Rose Bowl Dreams delves deeply into everything that made this country greatmother, God, football and drinking. . (InsideTexas.com)
Writer list for WOW is notable May 29, 2009
And when Kinky Friedman chose his political career over his Texas Monthly column, Bird filled his big boots with some wisecracking of her own. A common link in her six novels is her ability to make us laugh even when tremendous tragedy is falling around her characters heads. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Palo Pinto set to open in Branson (3) May 22, 2009
In addition to Clark and Tillis, the film features country music newcomer Trent Willmon, Hollywood stuntman Bill Hart, retired Texas Ranger Joaquin Jackson, retired Dallas Cowboy tight-end Jay Novacek and Kinky Friedman as the Governor of Texas. Boerne actors in the film include Henslee, Steve Schmidt and Glynn Praesel. (Boerne Star, TX)
Kinky Friedman, Campaigning for Gov... May 20, 2009
Kinky Friedman, Campaigning for Governor: Will a Democrat Seize Texas in 2010 ... Kinky Friedman, Campaigning for Governor ... Kinky Friedman, Campaigning for Governor. (Suite101.com)
State Legislature: Bill would expand seat belt law May 19, 2009
Star Community Newspapers. In The Community, With The Community, For the Community. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Kinky Friedman Contemplates Run for Texas Governor Apr 15, 2009
AUSTIN, Texas -- Humorist and author Kinky Friedman has formed a political committee to begin fundraising for the Texas gubernatorial race in 2010. Friedman said Tuesday that he'll travel the state to talk to residents about whether to run as a Democrat in 2010, when Republican Gov. Rick Perry's second term ends. (Newsmax)
Friedman Forms Fundraising Committee Apr 15, 2009
AUSTIN -- Humorist and author Kinky Friedman is forming a political committee to begin raising money for a possible second run for Texas governor. Friedman said Tuesday he will travel the state for several months talking to Texans about whether to enter the Democratic primary in 2010. (Click2Houston, TX)
Friedman eyes another run for governor Apr 15, 2009
Kinky Friedman said Tuesday he has formed a special purpose committee to explore a possible run as the Democratic candidate for governor in 2010. The committee "Texans for Kinky" will enable the humorist, writer and former gubernatorial candidate to eye his chances and raise money for a potential campaign. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Say howdy’ to the Jews of Texas (4) Mar 4, 2009
Texas even has an ex-singer-turned politician Kinky Friedman who may some day be the governor of the state. Worse things can happen. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Kinky Friedman May Run Again for Texas Gov. Feb 12, 2009
com - Kinky Friedman May Run Again for Texas Governor ... Kinky Friedman May Run Again for Texas Governor ... AUSTIN, Texas -- Humorist and author Kinky Friedman is toying with another run for Texas governor, but if he does, he says he's serious this time. (Newsmax)
Kinkster May Take Another Run For Governor Feb 11, 2009
AUSTIN (February 10, 2009)--Humorist and author Kinky Friedman may run for Texas governor again and if he does, he says hell be serious this time. Friedman told The Associated Press Tuesday he learned some hard lessons from his fourth-place defeat to Republican Gov. Rick Perry. (KWTX.com, TX)
