I just ran into actor -- and rumored gubernatorial candidate -- Val Kilmer on the first floor. He said he was in the Capitol just to "visit some friends."
A few minutes after our encounter, Kilmer appeared on the rostrum of the House, where House Speaker Ben Lujan introduced him.
Kilmer, who has portrayed Batman, Jim Morrison, Billy the Kid and "Big" John Holmes in the movies -- would neither confirm nor deny that he's planning on a run for governor. "I don't have anything planned," he said, "I'm just looking to be more active."
Asked about that Associated Press story, which revealed Kilmer had never voted in New Mexico before 2008, Kilmer said, "It's true I haven't voted much, which I regret." Would that hurt him in a political race?
"No, I think we're a forgiving people," he said.
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He's running for the misconstrued perception of vanity that comes with the office. His political apathy is indicative of this. I'm 21, attending college out of state and I've voted in NM more than Val Kilmer. His flirtation with the governorship is a slap in every native New Mexican's face. Instead of asking about his candidacy, the press needs to ask what he has done for New Mexico and what he plans to achieve for the people.
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