Val Kilmer: I Might Run For New Mexico Governor

Actor Val Kilmer is strongly considering a run for New Mexico governor in 2011 when Democratic Gov. Bill Richardson will be term-limited out of office.

He told The Hill at Monday's Huffington Post party at the Newseum that he has been approached to run for the highest office of the state where he owns a ranch and has family roots.

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Comments

[NMLady]

The last thing the "poor working people" (Kilmer's words) need is a bloated, dilletante governor. Especially one who would follow in "King" Bill Richardson's footsteps.

[Rapid Ray]

Could be cool to see.

I have no problem with celebrities moving into public office. Clint Eastwood was a mayor, Fred Grandy became a member of Congress, Ahnold is a Governor. Regan, etc. There have been sports figures and celebs running for a long time, but they still have to prove themselves to the public, no different than a lawyer, community organizer or anyone else.

If nothing else was proven yesterday, it was that every American has a chance to become a public servant. It also reminds us that public service is not only for those in public office, but something we all can be a part of.

Although it is not always spoken as it is when introducing a person in a governmental position, actions that serve the public good are always "honorable".

[johnnygoodwud]

if palin can run,,,,,,,­,,,,,,,any­one can run.

[ailbhe]

He could run against the terminator in 2016 for the Presidency! Keep Arnold out of the White House, look what happened to the German's when they voted in an Austrian leader.

[CologneCitizen]

You are aware Arnold couldn't run as he wasn't born there.

[ailbhe]

Yes, yet he is trying to change the constitution so that he can. Already some very powerful supporters have said the constitution should be changed.

Hopefully, it will be kept the way it is.

[Wilbur]

Running for N.M. governor in 2011? Try 2010.

Wilbur

[THE JEDI 69]

I had a friend who is an actor..kin­da big..b-lis­ter..he did a movie with Val and Val got the title as been difficult to work with..well according to my buddy, he was angry when people where late and didn't pre-pare themselves­..if that the type of dem he will be, one that hold people responsibl­e...I'd vote in a minute....­.some one who holds ya accountabl­e..just what we need right now.

[jcwtts1]

I'm interested in hearing his positions. I don't reject someone simply because they were an actor, I don't support someone for that reason either. Let him make his pitch.

J

[GerryS]

I think not, he isn't made of the right stuff-

[chanticorae]

i didn't want to laugh, but i did.
a little too hard.

[Promise]

I'd vote for him. He's a thoughtful, intelligent person.

[SmolderingRuin]

"The actor who succeeded Michael Keaton as the Caped Crusader could have a problem, however. He’s been a prominent support of Ralph Nader’s independent bid for the White House, and gave money to Nader, and not President Obama, in 2008."

Dealbreaker right there, not to mention, what's he ever done to indicate a talent for governance? He was good in Tombstone though. I'll give him that.

[lmvd3]

Ick.

[Lorifromky]

Is there a New Mexico law that says all governors must be bloated has beens?

[johnnyjust]

Wait a minute, pally.

There's a "New" Mexico?

[BlackJAC]

6.comcom already made up the campaign slogan: "You voted for the Maverick. Now vote for the Iceman."

[Truth4Voters]

Don't bother.