Richardson Boosts Val Kilmer’s Possible Bid For N.M. Governor

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson (D) tipped actor Val Kilmer to make a run to succeed him in 2010.

“I like the idea,” Richardson said about a Kilmer bid, reports People magazine. “Val Kilmer is a New Mexican, he was Batman. You know there have been successful actors going into politics.”

Kilmer, known for his work as Batman and in “Top Gun,” said he was considering a run in January. The election is 2010.

Richardson added that he hasn’t talked to Kilmer about a campaign. “I don’t know how serious he is, but you know if he jumps in a race he’s got name ID, so it can’t be discounted,” Richardson said.

Kilmer isn’t registered with a party, reports the Associated Press. He appeared at a rally for independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader last month, according to Nader’s website.