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Kinky Friedman is known for some eccentric ideologies: he hates political correctness, likens politicians to blood-sucking parasites, and wants to legalize gambling to help fund education.At the Student Center Rotunda on October 9, around 100 people assembled to witness the “Kinkster” up-close and personal.Most of the build-up resembled a circus more than it did a campaign stop; it was humorous to watch him defy the talk-show-like setup and stand the whole way through. I guess that’s part of what he calls the “de-wussification” of Texas.As his sidekick Little Jewford, chief of staff of the campaign, introduced Friedman to the stage as “the man who’s breathing life into Texas independence,” I wondered whether the guy stands a chance against his opponents: incumbent Rick Perry, Democrat Chris Bell, and Independent Carole Strayhorn. My answer rested with other Kinky for Governor merchandise on a bumper sticker that read, “Why the Hell Not?”It’s a rhetorical question: meant to ponder not respond to. Let’s pretend the question isn’t rhetorical. Why shouldn’t he be elected governor?Some say he’ll steal moderate and liberal votes from opponents Carole “Grandma” Strayhorn and Chris Bell. Yet, Friedman predicts a possible increase in voter turnout in his Ten Reasons to Elect Kinky Friedman Governor of Texas PDF document at his KinkyFriedman.com website. “It’s hard to stand in line at the ballot box when neither candidate promises anything more than politics as usual,” Friedman wrote. “If we’re going to be inspired, the inspiration will come from someone unafraid to deal in new ideas and honest answers.”He was unfamiliar with English as a Second Language (ESL) education and not well-informed on oil refineries, but unlike your typical politician he didn’t swerve the topic another way but answered as honestly as he could. Some of his critics call him a racist, but is that really an accurate description considering he once thwarted an anti-semite in his most famous song “They Ain’t Makin’ Jews Like Jesus Anymore” and tackled other race issues in his songs?Friedman has also displayed heroics in his own books, playing the part of the protagonist in most of his novels.But aside from the fictional stuff, Friedman hopes to have a real-life impact as governor. Texas education stands as one of the primary concerns on his agenda. Increasing teacher salaries, axing the TAKS test, and raising funds for scholarships through casino gambling comprise a few of his ideas.Ultimately, Friedman’s goal is to take the politics out of Austin; he’s quick to mention his Republican opponent’s shortcomings in that department. “Four years Governor Perry has been banning gay marriage, and he didn’t know that love was bigger than government. Boy that gay marriage ban has really affected everybody’s lives. Hasn’t it? It’s had no effect,” Friedman said.