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Kinky Friedman, who once ran for governor of Texas, dies at 79
Richard "Kinky" Friedman was a flamboyant Texas satirist who mounted a spirited campaign for governor in 2006, campaigning on positions like the legalization of marijuana and casino gambling.
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