“Alligator Ron” Bergeron is known for being an eccentric multimillionaire, rodeo champ, alligator wrestler, and a Florida icon. Now, he may be trying to add governor to that list.
The Tampa Bay Times reported on Tuesday that the 73-year old is “reasonably considering” a run for governor of the Sunshine State.
Bergeron, who’s famous for driving a gold-plated Hummer, said he plans on installing a “hitchin’ post” for his horses at the governor’s mansion if he’s elected.
He told the Times that he could match the $75 million that Gov. Rick Scott raised during his first gubernatorial campaign back in 2010. He already has a very high name ID in several parts of the state.
On policy, he calls himself a “moderate Republican” who likes both Scott as well as Florida’s Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson.
Ultimately, he said his decision to run would depend on how it will affect his family if he can garner the support necessary from the people of Florida. Needless to say, he’d make the governor’s election a much more interesting race if he decided to jump in.
