Because “The Maverick” is right next door. And dangerous.
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.
“Actually, they’ve asked me to run for governor,†he said, not specifying who “they†are. “People seem to want me to.â€
Speculation has swirled for months that Kilmer will run to succeed Richardson, and Kilmer said nothing that would have tamped down those expectations.
“I love my state and I love the people,†Kilmer said.
No word on whether or not “Slider” will sign on for Lt. Governor, but you know that those two are inseparable.
If he actually runs and wins I hope he does better leading New Mexico than he did dogfighting an F-14.
Any dogfight you can walk away from…