For someone who “isn’t sure if they are running for governor in 2010, Val Kilmer is sure doing a good job of playing the political gad-fly. The only reason I’m even covering the story is because NM politics are boring and it is an excuse to do something Tombstone.
From the NM Independent:
Have You No Kind Words To Say, Before I Ride Away
(A true Wyatt Earp junkie will recognize the quote).
“…Batman was in the Roundhouse.
Or was it Doc Holliday?
Val Kilmer, the actor and possible aspiring New Mexico politician, was seen skulking around the state Capitol on Wednesday.
This reporter only got within 20 feet of the man who would be Jim Morrison before he ducked through a door behind the House of Representatives rostrum that leads to who knows where.
I think another reporter and I were a little too obvious. You know, pads in hand. Goofy grins on our faces. The earnest, quick pace. Kilmer was hanging with House Speaker Ben Lujan. And then he was gone, poof!
Kilmer probably thought I was going to ask him if he’s going to run for governor. Heck, I just wanted to tell him I really enjoyed Real Genius, that vastly underrated 1985 film about a bunch of brilliant geeks who thwart an evil plot to develop some nasty, laser technology.
Lujan said Kilmer had thanked the speaker for his son’s help in getting a pass for the inauguration. The speaker’s son is Democratic U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan….”
NM liberal blogger Heath Haussamen wrote:
“…“Val did not come to see the governor,” Witt said. “He came to see me, actually, and we were just talking about the state of the film industry in New Mexico… and some projects he’s thinking about doing here. That was the extent of it.”
Kilmer, who owns a ranch outside Pecos, has been openly considering running for governor in 2010, which would pit him against Lt. Gov. Diane Denish in the Democratic primary. He was recently quoted by the Boston Globe as saying that there are a lot of actors who become politicians, “and they always win, so I guess we’ll see.”
Kilmer made another stop while at the Roundhouse today, according to The Santa Fe New Mexican’s Steve Terrell. The actor appeared on the floor of the House this afternoon, and was introduced by Speaker Ben Lujan.
Terrell also ran into Kilmer on the first floor of the Roundhouse. In a brief interview, the actor wouldn’t confirm or deny that he’s running for governor.
“I don’t have anything planned,” Terrell quoted Kilmer as saying. “I’m just looking to be more active.”
Though Kilmer has lived in New Mexico for years, he never voted here until 2008. Asked about that, Kilmer was quoted by Terrell as saying, “It’s true. I haven’t voted much, which I regret.” Asked if that would hurt him in a political race, Kilmer said, “No, I think we’re a forgiving people.”…”
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