Kinky Friedman on the monitor debates with other gubernatorial candidates. Flamboyant singer, songwriter, humorist and author Richard D. 'Kinky' Friedman ran as an independent candidate for the governorship of Texas, receiving 12 percent of the vote. Known for his irreverent wit and enjoyment at causing outrage, Friedman announced policies ranging from support for gay marriage, to sending 10,000 troops to the Mexican border to deal with illegal immigration.

Flamboyant singer, songwriter, humorist and author Richard D. 'Kinky' Friedman ran as an independent candidate for the governorship of Texas, receiving 12 percent of the vote. Known for his irreverent wit and enjoyment at causing outrage, Friedman announced policies ranging from support for gay marriage, to sending 10,000 troops to the Mexican border to deal with illegal immigration.

Flamboyant singer, songwriter, humorist and author Richard D. 'Kinky' Friedman ran as an independent candidate for the governorship of Texas, receiving 12 percent of the vote. Known for his irreverent wit and enjoyment at causing outrage, Friedman announced policies ranging from support for gay marriage, to sending 10,000 troops to the Mexican border to deal with illegal immigration.

Friedman, with his characteristic cigar, attends the Houston Margarita Ball. Flamboyant singer, songwriter, humorist and author Richard D. 'Kinky' Friedman ran as an independent candidate for the governorship of Texas, receiving 12 percent of the vote. Known for his irreverent wit and enjoyment at causing outrage, Friedman announced policies ranging from support for gay marriage, to sending 10,000 troops to the Mexican border to deal with illegal immigration.

Flamboyant singer, songwriter, humorist and author Richard D. 'Kinky' Friedman ran as an independent candidate for the governorship of Texas, receiving 12 percent of the vote. Known for his irreverent wit and enjoyment at causing outrage, Friedman announced policies ranging from support for gay marriage, to sending 10,000 troops to the Mexican border to deal with illegal immigration.

Flamboyant singer, songwriter, humorist and author Richard D. 'Kinky' Friedman ran as an independent candidate for the governorship of Texas, receiving 12 percent of the vote. Known for his irreverent wit and enjoyment at causing outrage, Friedman announced policies ranging from support for gay marriage, to sending 10,000 troops to the Mexican border to deal with illegal immigration.

Flamboyant singer, songwriter, humorist and author Richard D. 'Kinky' Friedman ran as an independent candidate for the governorship of Texas, receiving 12 percent of the vote. Known for his irreverent wit and enjoyment at causing outrage, Friedman announced policies ranging from support for gay marriage, to sending 10,000 troops to the Mexican border to deal with illegal immigration.

Friedman autographs the brassiere of an admirer at Lamar University. Flamboyant singer, songwriter, humorist and author Richard D. 'Kinky' Friedman ran as an independent candidate for the governorship of Texas, receiving 12 percent of the vote. Known for his irreverent wit and enjoyment at causing outrage, Friedman announced policies ranging from support for gay marriage, to sending 10,000 troops to the Mexican border to deal with illegal immigration.

George and Maria C. Stavrou listen as Friedman gives a speech. Flamboyant singer, songwriter, humorist and author Richard D. 'Kinky' Friedman ran as an independent candidate for the governorship of Texas, receiving 12 percent of the vote. Known for his irreverent wit and enjoyment at causing outrage, Friedman announced policies ranging from support for gay marriage, to sending 10,000 troops to the Mexican border to deal with illegal immigration.

Flamboyant singer, songwriter, humorist and author Richard D. 'Kinky' Friedman ran as an independent candidate for the governorship of Texas, receiving 12 percent of the vote. Known for his irreverent wit and enjoyment at causing outrage, Friedman announced policies ranging from support for gay marriage, to sending 10,000 troops to the Mexican border to deal with illegal immigration.

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