Kinky Friedman

Kinky Friedman is a country music singer, politician, Texas Monthly columnist, the author of a successful mystery series, and was a candidate for Texas governor in 2006. His most recent book is Kinky’s Celebrity Pet Files. You can visit his website here.

Kinky for Perry

The world’s most famous Jewish cowboy on why he wants to live in Rick Perry’s America.

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Dubya's Rehab Tour

One Texas legend pays tribute to another. Kinky Friedman on W.'s rehab tour, his poll advantage over Barack Obama, the release of Decision Points, and how history may smile on the Decider.

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Texas' Gunslinging Governor

Rick Perry recently shot a coyote while jogging. Texas legend Kinky Friedman on why it's easier to defend animals than politicians. Plus VIEW OUR GALLERY of political hunters and duelers from Dick Cheney to Aaron Burr to Sarah Palin.

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Why Democrats Should Blame Themselves for the Tea Party

A new Pew poll charts Americans’ growing distaste for government—which has helped fuel the rise of the Tea Party. Texas legend Kinky Friedman on why the Democrats have no one but themselves to blame.

Kinky Friedman