According to The Independent, mercurial actor Val Kilmer is mulling a run for public office. Current New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, one of the four serious candidates for the Democatic party’s presidential ticket in 2008, said that he liked the idea of the Real Genius star taking over the job in 2010. Personally speaking, I will move to the state and cast a vote for him if, on the campaign trail, he makes stump speeches as different characters he’s played. Who wouldn’t want to hear Jim Morrison discuss the hot button topic of immigration? How great would it be to see the CIA agent in Top Secret take the stage in a debate? I’d expect Gay Perry from Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang to offer up some genuine insight into the gay marriage issue.

This may sound outlandish, but remember Schwarzenegger. And then realize that unlike The Governator, American-born Kilmer actually could become President. Ah yes, picture it now - President Iceman. I’m sure Maverick could be his VP anytime.