Kinky Friedman, satirist who ran for governor of Texas in 2006, dies at 79

Richard "Kinky" Friedman -- the provocative and flamboyant Texas satirist who mounted a spirited campaign for governor in 2006 -- has died. He was 79.

Friedman ran for governor against Republican incumbent Rick Perry in 2006. Despite a colorful campaign and heavy media attention, Friedman finished fourth in the race. He also ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination for agriculture commissioner in 2010 and in 2014. "He was a communicator. An unusual, but very pointed and poignant communicator," Hattersley said. "He could bring you to tears on stage. He could make you roll on the floor in laughter."

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