Roland Sledge is a 66-year-old Houston energy lawyer running for a seat on the Texas state commission that regulates the oil and gas industries. In the YouTube ad above, the Republican candidate stares into the camera while standing in a pasture, and riffs on a Will Rogers quote: "Isn't it about time we elected political leaders that have sense enough not to pee on electric fences?" You'll want to read the New York Times story here. (via Michael Roston)