I know who I'm voting for: Larry Flynt for CA Governor

Xeni Jardin 11:59 am Fri Aug 1, 2003

Earlier this week on BoingBoing: news that online entrepreneur/Scour.net founder Travis Kalanick is planning to enter the California gubernatorial race. But P2P, step aside for Pr0n: Larry "Hustler" Flynt just threw his hat into the ring. Of course, Angelyne is running, too. Update: And so is Jack Grisham, frontman for veteran punk group T.S.O.L., whose tunes include one titled "Abolish Government." I love this state!
Man, tough race.

The registered Democrat, civil libertarian and free speech advocate said he'd solve California's budget woes by expanding slot machine gambling. His holdings include several casinos. "California is the most progressive state in the union," said Flynt, 61. "I don't think anyone here will have a problem with a smut peddler as governor." Flynt had not yet paid the $3,500 filing fee by Thursday afternoon, according to the California Secretary of State Web site. More than 250 people statewide have taken the very first step of filing the paperwork with county registrars, according to the site."

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