Val Kilmer Mulls Run For Governor

Val Kilmer. By cellphone from Bulgaria, he said: "There's sort of a rumor around that I'm maybe thinking about running to be governor of New Mexico? Well, it's sort of true. It's been my home 25 years. I really love my state. Poor, hardworking, decent people - Native Americans, carpenters, artists, expats mixed in with hundreds of the world's smartest physicists at Los Alamos. I've always thought of myself as functioning as a candidate for them.

"The media interests me and it's influenced politicians since the '60s, and I'm approaching this as a worthy serious endeavor. I would be very comfortable in my position as a representative for the people."

Val Kilmer? Who was the lead in "Batman Forever"? Moses in "The Prince of Egypt"? Druggy rocker Jim Morrison in "The Doors"? Ladykiller Val Kilmer? Governor of New Mexico?

"People in the state are being supportive. Our current governor, Bill Richardson, who's hoping to be picked as secretary of state, and whom I've seen down in the dirt helping people you know could never help him in return, and whom I love, had a dinner for me and said not to dismiss the idea. Said I could be a great governor.
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"After I wrap this film, I'm off to LA to see my kids then home to New Mexico to talk to friends and see what they say. I know I'm not yet qualified for the job. It's not like I need fame. If that's what it's all about, I wouldn't live in New Mexico.

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Comments

[nivea]

If Sarah from Alaska can get elected anyone can too.

[GonzoFactor]

After "Batman Forever", oh hell no.

[dizmo4]

If Arnold can do it, so can Val.

[SeanOcali]

I remember hearing that he's little crazy. But Jesse Ventura was governor, so I guess that doesn't matter.

[DundeeNatalSA]

Why not?

[sophistwatch]

Break on through to the other side Val. He played a decent version of Jim Morrison in the Doors movie by Oliver Stone. Personally, I would like to see Kilmer stand up in front of the State Senate of NM as the Gov' ner and proclaim "I'm going to get my kicks before the whole sh*t house goes up in flames".

[aubrey8]

Stick to the movies Val. Find another movie as great as Tombstone to play in. Maybe team up with Russell again and do a political/terrorist drama. you'd be great.

[stayinsouth1981]

HOLY MOLY... I have had an obsession with men who looked like him nearly my entire life. From my cousin Duane to Parker Stevenson to Val Kilmer and my long time friend and former roomie.. Yummmmmmm Hunka Munka

[diasehmai]

He'd better lay off the booze and the cheese fries if he's going to run for public office.

[goodgravy]

we have an action hero governor here in california. new mexico: please think long and hard about following our lead.

[NoSillyName]

I live in NM, in the same county as VK. I loved him as Jim Morrison (wow), but as governor? Don't know.

I would like to know what "expats" he's talking about. Certainly not American ones, because this
IS America, although it doesn't seem like it most of the time.

I certainly support Richardson as Secretary of State; he's got a track record.

[gfm975]

As a New Mexican and a reasonably politcally active one, I'd have to say I'd support Val Kilmer fully. There are not too mant others with his name recognition, or passion for our hifh desert state. Hell, I'd even work in the campaign..­..

[marignymitch]

The nation already has one too many governors who were action heroes.

[mistlesuede]

If Bill Richardson becomes part of Obama's team, Val would be a great replacement. Besides, he was the best Batman.

[evolution1223]

And the best Doc Holliday

[DWiseman]

Well, why not give it a go? Good men have to step up, and he's a much better actor than Ronald Reagan ever was.

[aubrey8]

u do have a point there.

[chickenpieeggs]

What!!! Does Val have a monkey? How could you say that!

speaking of movies...m­y kids love this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo5cCmbnWTc