ever take steroids,jesse?it affects your phsyche.

YESSSSSSSSSSS!

He would be a breath of fresh air in the senate. I don't think he can pull it off, unfortunately. He did in '98 though, so we shall see!

Jesse is past his prime. Maybe he should run as the GOP candidate for President.

I COULDN'T GET IN ON THE OBAMA AND THE NEW YORKER PAGE SO I'LL POST MY COMMENT HERE.. THE COMMENTS WERE NOT BAD MOST AMERICANS THROUGHT THE NEW YORKER COVER WAS IN BAD TASTE. AND OF COUSE ALL JOHN MCCAIN RACIST TYPES LOVED IT, BUT THANK GOD MOST AMERICANS GET IT, THATS NOT OBAMA OR MICHELLE,. AND IF THATS ALL THEY ARE GOING TO COME WIITH, THEY LOST ALLREADY , BECAUSE COVERS LIKE THAT WILL NOT LOWER THE PRICE OF GAS ONE CENT !!! (YES OBAMA CAN)

Jess Ventura only cares about himself. Look how rediculous this man looks and he wants to be a US Senator?? What a joke!!! I think he has taken to many blows to the head. What other reason would he have for shaking his head so much when he talks. That man's a self centered dingbat!

While I understand some people's distaste for Jesse, he was a breath of fresh air in MN politics. Just having a viable choice that wasn't a Rep/Dem on the ticket encouraged a great deal of my colleagues to get off their lazy collective backends and vote.

Even if people are only motivated to vote to keep him *out* of office, at least they're motivated.

Me? I'll vote for him, because Coleman is a bad choice, and Franken hasn't convinced me he's any better. He's been willing to call a spade a spade, even if it did look like he was digging his own grave with it. The gov't seats are held by people too cowardly to say what they really think, for fear of losing their jobs or offending "public sensibility". it's time to clean that garbage up - yes, even if it means having a non-genius in office.

well said carl from mi.!i hope boca raton 'jan' doesnt meet up with 'texas trail dog'.can you imagine their offspring?nosepickers!

If he couldn't even handle running for re-election as Governor of MN - how could he handle the pressure of being a U.S. Senator?

Jesse For President

Texas Trail Dog for VP

VOTE for WORSE and WORST Person in yhe world

Texas Trail Dog for President ……..WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD
Ventura Vp……….Worse Person

Jesse Hit Mccain with a CHAIR!!!!

dear lord, the last thing we need is Jesse running again. He was a lousy governor, and would be a worse senator.

I am voting for Franken simply because he isn't Colemon. Good ol Norm never did anything but lick Bush butt. Him and Pawlenty need to GO. I cannot abide lick spittles and Norm is nothing but.

and why does anyone not from MN care… some of you people just need to go get yourselves a life. You know, where you leave the house and meet people that are not behind a computer screen.

Thank God there are 49 other states to run to.

No, Jesse, please don't run for the Senate. Think about spreading your poison to the entire country. Not good.

Ventura can only be a spoiler for Coleman! Thank God he IS running.

Obama - Clinton 08

If MN want him, why not?

Has it really come down to this? I mean, really!! This guy thinks he deserves to be a US Senator? What next??

Ventrua's a Nut. We don't want or need a short tempered, ill educated conspiracy theorist who is a patholigcial liar in in the Senate. Not that he'd be much different than many of the other patholigical liars in the senate, it's just he would be representing my state. He hasn't lived here for the most part in the last 6 years. What makes him think he represents MN. Snowbirds fly south for the winter not east.

FYI, Both Ventura and Franken have one thing in common:

They are both former wrestlers.

After a disasterous 4 years as Governor, it is clear that Minnesota has no love for Jesse Ventura, and would not elect him dog-catcher, much less Senator for his State (arguably a much more important position than Governor, anyway).

So unelss Ventura is as deluded as Nader, the only reason he would run is as a spoiler in the race.

Al Franken's campaign has yet to take hold, perhaps because the people of Minnesota are wary of celebrity actor candidates after the Ventura debacle. At the present time, it looks like Norm Coleman will narrowly defeat Franken in the fall, despite Franken's increasingly desperate and vicious attacks on Coleman.

It would benefit Franken if some Coleman voters could be peeled off, as it might give Franken a narrow margin of victory.

Clearly, the Franken people are funding Ventura and persuading him to run.

This should give the people of Minnesota an idea of the type of man Al Franken is (in addition to being a closet homophobe).

not a good year for you,jesse.as an independent,i know that the best way to start solving our problems,will be a full boat of democrats in congress and a dem pres. obama.getting as many republicans out of office as possible,is job 1,if we want a working government.you said yourself,you only want in to stir things up.we dont need that ,at this time.we need cooperation in our government,not grid-lock.why dont you take over for dog the bounty hunter ,or something like that.

Yeah, New Yorker Mag cover. A good strong satire keeps one looking for the truth if anyone is really interested. Let's not P.C. into self destruction. Agitate, Aaitate and agitate, thats how the laundry comes clean. Horrays again for pushing the envelope. I Laughed with joy when I saw the images. Obama will get the vote in November.

It's too bad he won't run for President because the US needs an independent leader who won't be a puppet for the corporations and really "big" money. Unfortunately many voters in the US think there is a difference between Democrats and Republicans. Pretty sad………as your soldiers and kids will be in the middle east for the next 20 years bankrupting your country all because of 16 boxcutters. When will the average Joe in the US finally wake up and start asking a few more questions instead of being told what to think. Not to worry though because I'm sure a new study will come up that will support taking a new pill that will enable Americans to use their brains again and doctors for the pharmaceutical industry will recommend starting you on it when your 4 years old.

He had his chance when he was governor and he demonstrated his eqo was stronger than his intelligence.

this guy should try out at the Greatest Show on Earth…..Barnum & Bailey Circus

No one gives a flying rat's anatomy!

I would never vote for John McCain. And I will not be watching the
republican convention. I will be watching the democratic convention.
Republicans like to show off their money, McCain treats women like crap, republicans are bigoted. There is no reason for me to vote for a republican.

Venture might as well run for the senate for minnesota. This state has been over run by nut jobs far left. They have already elected muslims in the state. Look at the idiot he is running against, Al Franken. The good people in minnesota need to turn out and vote and take their state back from the far left. To anybody intelligent this state has become the laughing stock of the country. California still edges them out with the nut cases in office though.

Yes Jim a lot of people do wish he had stepped up to run for Pres.
Way better than anyone we have running now.

This is what Democracy is about. We all have our preference, but I'm a firm believer in genuine competition as a means for keeping all politicians as honest and as responsive to the will of the people they represent as possible. Jesse Ventura can't be any worse than George W. Bush or any number of men and women currently acting too much like politicians and too little like public servants.

Ventura's only reason for running for Senate is to help him make money for himself in the long run. He's said as much. His "ride" on his stint as governor is starting to run out of steam - that's all.

He'd be announcing his run for Senate on the state Capitol grounds or in his hometown in Minnesota - and not on Larry King if he cared about the state. You know who first refused to take the state budget (when there was a surplus) and invest it in transportation repairs - Jesse. Things went downhill faster when Jesse left office with Pawlenty coming in - but the neglect of the state started with Jesse.

Whether you agree with Franken or Coleman - at least in their own way they may care about the state of Minnesota - although with Coleman I personally have my doubts.

Jesse cares only about his entertainment value, his ego, and his standing invitation to appear on Larry King.

Didn't Bush give us bribe money in the form of rebates? Money that is sorely missed now?

He had a difficult time as Gov because both political parties turned against him in favor of saving their own arses. An independent, is the threat to both parties and surely will get them to work together until they can oust em and then it's back to politics as usual for both the dems and repubs.

He has good ideas if one listens. The reason congress is broken is because it's beholden to business wishes. They essentially buy our representives vote in their favor. There has to be a balance between serving the people and serving business and right now it's not happening. Take the money out of politics or we will destroy ourselves.

Jesse you should run for president and Texas Trail Dog as VP

I hope not. If he does you can guarantee a Republican victory. I for one am tired of the Corporate Socialist Party.

Jesse,

If you DON'T run, I'll buy your book.

I don't understand why CNN or any other News Organizations give this man such a visibility. In my opinion he is a useless individual with no principle except criticizing anything and everything. I think he became Governor by fluke and has no place in any decision making position.

This has the makings of a cheesy joke.

So a commedian, an ex-pro wrestler and a republican walk into a bar…

But hey, at least it wont be as bad as California's Govonor's election.

Of course, he is not going to run.
He'll spend the hour talking about his new book, and at the end of the interview say that he has an important announcement. "I am NOT running, I don't want to be part of the goonery politics that America has become and will return to Mexico."

Or, he'll file the paperwork and spend the next few months scaring Franken and Coleman and laughing all the way home.

WHO CARES!

OBAMA / SEBELIUS -08!

Why is it when the democrats are poised to win the republicans always talk so nut job into running against the dem to split the vote. I'm from Minnesota and I wouldn't vote for Jesse now for a lot of money.

Why don't the republicans find some other rock star type to run against obama and his rock star status.Now that would be a good idea.

WE need Hulk Hogan to balance the power…

I hope he runs.

Only in MN…..only in MN

Why is this man getting so much coverage? He belongs with Imus and Limbaugh.

Finally somebody with common sense. The Senate session will be more interesting.

Why all of a sudden everybody wants some type of attention.
GO TO SLEEP!

Get a little fame and people think the world will clamor for their "intellectual" guidance. If you MUST pontificate, try inviting friends & family over for a barbeque, Jesse- it'll be a lot cheaper.

Hint to men who decide coloring their hair is going to make them look younger: IT DOES NOT- at least try a lighter shade, man-

get a life man!

I doubt that many of the Jesse supporters in these postings lived in MN when Jesse was Governor which would account for the enthusiasm they have for him - try living in the same state as this guy.

Yawwwwwwwwn

Are you serious? Why in the world would any body want this big mouth, biker looking, loud mouth thing as U.S.senator? This is so hilarious.

JIM —- Wish he was running for President that would be very interesting DITTO!

Can Jesse really work with anybody? 99 other prima donas? Wrong man for the job.

Jesse is and idiot. And FDR was too, during his term he and his cronies knowingly allowed Pearl Harbor to be bommed by the Japs because they wanted to get us in the war and they knew that this was the only way that the American people would get totally behind the war effort. Ronald Regan instilled the American sprit in most all of us. Jobs were created and our hostages were freed. He also re-built our military and by the way we are still reaping the benefits of his two terms in office. The only thing Bill gave us was giving away our jobs to outher countries in South America and Mexico, (NAFTA). And, yes we are still paying for that too. Our borders were wide open and he also had a chance to capture bin Laden but would not act upon this chance. And Bill doesn't even know what sexual relations are even though he had been, and probably still is, having them with other women since he was gov. So Jesse will not be elected Senator from Mn nor should he be, but I'll leave that up to the good people of Mn. It's ultimately their choice.

Oh my god, did I see someone (John) put Ronald Regan in the same pantheon as Lincoln and Luther King, particular in regards for having substance and now just show. Wow. Ronald "Alzheimer's" Regan, a former actor, was about the most "all talk and no substance" President. Ever.

Jesse wants to be the WHOLE SHOW!!!! The idea of him being one of 100 hundred senators and the low man on the totem pole …. his ego couldn't take that. Can you see him on some committee having to do with farm prices. Doesn't the senate have a dress code? Jesse doesn't.

And when left seen leaving Minnesota when he left office, he said he no longer speaks to the Minnesota media. How can he run for senate and not talk to any members of the Minnesota media. NOT!

And now Jesse can take himself back to Mexico and have a few margeritas and live happily ever after.

Who cares?????????????????????????????????????

Jessie for Prez and Texas Trail Dog for VP !!!!

I lived next door to Jesse back in the day when he was running for mayor of Brooklyn Park, MN. If you think the Hogans are a dysfunctional mess, you should spend some time across the hedge from the Venturas. Let me state from my own personal experience that the man runs for office only to serve his own interests. Ran for mayor to get favorable zoning for his riverfront property. Ran for governor because he loved the attention and the profile boost that resulted in more cash coming in from WWF, personal appearances, etc. (his movie career had pretty much died by that time). He's fallen pretty far off the radar and needs a publicity boost, so he's going to cash-in on the circus that is Minnesota politics. Articulate and honest? Straight talk? Don't count on it

RUN JESSE RUN. I WISH YOU WERE FROM WI. YOU WOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM WINNING THE SEAT, YOU WOULD SHOW THE ELECTED NIT WITS WHAT A GOOD POLITICAL PERSON STANDS FOR. NOT THE TALK AROUND THE SUBJECT AND MAKE NO DICISION ABOUT IT.

ON QUESTION FOR JESSE WERE DO YOU STAND ON ANWAR.

WHO CARES?

If they could get two wrestlers to enter the race, it could be decided by a steel cage match instead of a vote

John- Minnesota is glad you left. We don't need weak kneed phoney wanna bee's up here. Jessie did exactly what was needed HE shook up the system and the Republicans and Democrats all cried foul!!! He finally got a transit system in place which the Republicans had fought forever and guess what……it is more than sucessful. Jessie is a nut job but weenies like you shouldn't be allowed to vote…..

True Minnesotan

Go Jesse. We need your voice in the Senate and need you to help straighten things out. No more earmarks, no more lobbying, vote in term limits, straiten things out please. thx.

Go Jesse!!! Too many stupid comments. Jesse is a straight talker better than John McCain. McSame claimed to be a straight talker but he's too much of a politician. Jesse says whatever in his mind so people know exactly where he stands. The true hurts and people should accept what Jesse says instead of how good the other politicians say.

jesse come on back to minnestoat, I am a democrat I might not vote for you, but you would be a great help in beating Coleman, I would rather see you be my senate than Coleman this man is so fony.

When he was governor, I remember him talking about when he realized that he couldn't just run his mouth whenever he wanted. He was one of the few politians that realized he was representing the people that elected. When was the last time you heard a candidate talk like that?

Can he win? Yes.

Will he win? Maybe.

Should he win? No.

I agree with everyone who said that politics is a popularity contest. It's a horrible part of politics, and I hope that someday we can move past our routine of voting for the facade, instead of the candidate.

Why is it that everyone that hates Jesse just says he ruined MN? while those that are neutral or supporters list the benefits that he brought to MN? While you may not like him, he opened the political dialog here and showed that a candidate that didn't fit into the standard parties could actually bring a new political message (fiscal conservatism AND social liberalism)?
I'm actually amazed that people in MN keep voting for the two parties. The strong Republican base in most of the state seems to be grounded in the idea of smaller government. The strong Liberal Democrat base in the Twin cities seems to be based on individual freedom like gay rights, abortion, etc. Why can't a third party candidate win on that platform? Social liberalism does not have to mean raising taxes…and smaller government does not have to also include restricting personal freedom (FISA).
Some good Libertarian candidates would do the country a whole lot of good right now…Not that Jesse is necessarily good OR libertarian.
Barr '08 !!

Jessie for President and Texas Trail Dog for VP 2 IDIOTS

Again is this the same Ventura who says that 9/11 was an inside job?

Jesse is a RON PAUL REPUBLICAN NOW. He finnaly WOKE UP.

GOVERNMENT HEALTH CARE IS A VERY BAD IDEA.

HERE…… TRY THIS.

GIVE PEOPLE HIGH PAYING JOBS AND THEY CAN AFFORD THERE OWN HEALTH CARE.

SHUT DOWN THE IRS.

SHUT DOWN THE FEDRAL RESERVE.

HAVE A SOUND CURRENCY.

CHANGE OUR FOREIGN POLOICY

PROBLEM RESOLVED.

WE SPEND ABOUT 1 TRILLION A YEAR ON FOREIGN POLICY.

THATS WHERE ALL THE MONEY IS GOING.

YOU ALL BETTER PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT RON PAUL IS SAYING.
HES BEEN SAYING THIS FOR 25 YEARS.

RON PAUL IS A GREAT AMERICAN HERO AND PATRIOT.

HE IS MY HERO.

If the goal is to police the world you loose liberty. If the goal is to protect liberty you can not be the policman of the world.

In every Revolution there's one man with a vision.

That man is

RON PAUL

I've always been a WWF-WWE Wrestling fan, and I remember Jesse "The Body" Ventura from my childhood. He was charismatic then and he's charismatic now. He was always larger than life!

Even though I may disagree with some of his policies, I think he would be a great and refreshing addition to The Senate. We need straight talkers like him in the political arena, just to keep people on their toes.

Oh yeah, he looks like a winner.

Why doesnt he run for president? He's got more credibility than anyone else that is running.

I used to respect Jesse Ventura until he endorsed ludicrous anti-American conspiracy theories. Now, he has revealed himself to be a worthless idiot. We don't need kooks in Congress.

A big gas bag! There is a reason why he didn't run for a second term in Minnesota.

Al Franken should be the senator from Minnesota.

LifeLongDemocrat from Minnesota!

I live in Minnesota. You really don't want Jesse Ventura in the Senate.
Education down. Property taxes up.

He's been living in Mexico for over four years now aside from a yearly jaunt back to MN to enjoy our relatively cool summers, yet he's calling Coleman and Franken to the carpet for the time they've spent out of state? I think Jesse is an interesting character but he doesn't stand a chance in the Senate race as he is far too busy attacking the other candidates to put forth serious policy positions.

Looking down the list of articles, 90% are about Obama. Looks like CNN has made their choice.

Go Jesse go, go Jesse Go, in the water, smegma-cum-louder, Go Jesse Go. I want to see al Crankem squirm, that tax evader, that scum bogg, I" ll accept either of the too guys.

How'dVentura get a sitting with Larry King? Between the psychic kids and the UFO hunters, Larry is usually pretty booked up.

E…

I have top agree with you. Americans are the laziest, most apathetic, whiny, complaining people in th world.

Just look at reality t.v. and the ratings, sale of tablopid papers, the way they react to celebrities, etc.. Pathetic Americans.

Only in America could Gilerbert Arenas make $111 million dollars for throwing a ball through a hoop, and so many other athletes and celebrities make the millions they make for only a few months work.

America! Land of the free, Home of the INSANE!

God, I hope not. Surely the people of MN have more sense than to elect him again. I couldn't believe he got elected to Governor. It would be interesting to see whom he would hurt more, though.

Why is it that everyone that hates Jesse just says he ruined MN? while those that are neutral or supporters list the benefits that he brought to MN? While you may not like him, he opened the political dialog here and showed that a candidate that didn't fit into the standard parties could actually bring a new political message (fiscal conservatism AND social liberalism)?

I'm actually amazed that people in MN keep voting for the two parties. The strong Republican base in most of the state seems to be grounded in the idea of smaller government. The strong Liberal Democrat base in the Twin cities seems to be based on individual freedom like gay rights, abortion, etc. Why can't a third party candidate win on that platform? Social liberalism does not have to mean raising taxes…and smaller government does not have to also include restricting personal freedom (FISA).

Some good Libertarian candidates would do the country a whole lot of good right now…Not that Jesse is necessarily good OR libertarian.

Barr '08 !!

Jessie apply for job with Larry King …..Straight Talk……..You were a horrible GOV

Jesse, Jesse, Jesse,

Your 15 minutes in the political world were up years ago. What a joke to think he could be takn seriouosly again. HOWEVER, I live in Washington, DC and after Marion Barry's continuous drug abuse, corruption, cheating, etc., he continued to get elected by the black community, many of whom had much in common with the ex-Mayor.

Only in America!

We are not a country of whiners and we are not imagining our hurt McSame. We understand your thoughts since you wife is worth $100 Million, you simply don't understand what we are going through.

Jesse Ventura tells it like it is! A good man!

TO Texas Trail Dog .———–I think you should team up with old Jessie -For President and Texas Trail Dog for Water Boy…… and then Jessie will turn on you and hit you with a Chair -2 IDIOTS

I was going to sit out this next election, due to two poor Presidential choices. If Jesse announces that he intends to run tonight on Larry King, I will be in line at a Minnesota voting station in November. Jesse is a great, no b.s. guy. I would be honored to vote for him a second time. As for my Presidential pick: "None of the above."

lol. Ventra was good for Minnesota, we've been a lot worse off since he left. He kind of made 40% of Minnesota upset because he didn't allow the hard core stuff from either party. There are still a significant number of people that didn't like either party, and still don't. A lot of us think our current governor is far worse than ventura.

I also think its funny that Al Franken is treated better than Ventura both were entertainers. Except AL Franken wasn't really funny.

Ventura might be able to win. Franken or Ventura would be far better than our current senator.

Why not? What's a circus without a clown?

I don't think Ace Ventura will hurt anyone but himself. He is a proven moron who did nothing but make a mockery of his position. Did he ever legalize prostitution in MN? He was hell bent on doing it, what a guy.

Maybe us folks here in Virginia will be fortunate enough to get Ric Flair to run for office.

Isn't it more than past time for this pathetic little man to vanish from public life? And why are CNN and Larry King promoting his efforts at great visability? I'd bet there aren't 500 people in the entire state of MN who want him to run or would vote for him. Exactly whom does he speak for???

eeeewwww. He realy need to join the Hair club for men.

Thats what we need another BIG MOUTH BLOWHARD TO GO ALONG with mathews Orielly , barnicle blitzer and cafferty. We could use them to keep electrical powered windmills turning and save electricity

Can't believe the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" has turned into the "Land of 10,000 FLAKES"! Seriously, "Golden Gophers" is the best you can do is send an ex-pro wrestler and lousy governor or a quasi comedian, Al Fanken, to represent you. From Hubert Humphrey and Walter Mondale, you've gone to a second rate nightclub act. These are serious times and demand serious candidates.

Just a bunch of grandstanding. He said that he wouldn't make a public announcement and his actual filing would be the only notification. Wonder what changed his mind?

Maybe if in senate he will legalize prostitution and Pot so the Goverment can tax them thats one of the many things he wanted to do here in MN. Maybe its time. and heck its one way to help this economy

He is a muscle brain, with not much of a commitment to the job. He was lousy for Minnesota as Governor and would make a lousy Senator. People who even think about not voting in an election are stupid. We much do our civic duty and vote our conscience and hope we make the best choice. People who complain the most usually didn't even vote and thus lose their right to complain, in my opinion. I don't like Obama or McCain, so I will write Hillary on my ballot in November. It is my vote and I will cast it.

Monday night on CNN’s Larry King Live whether he’ll run for his state’s U.S. Senate seat. Ventura’s deadline to file to run for the senate is Tuesday……….Maybe he won't make the deadline……..I can't stand hear him talk!!!! BigThumb's Down

Why is this news?

Wish he was running for President that would be very interesting!!!!

Just what is needed in Washington, DC — more mediocracy!

This country need Jesse Ventura spirit, thats a straight talk, and i know he is not like Obama, who by the way flip around his ideas to fit in to others. Jesse will do what he say he will do. I was hoping he will run for President of United State. I bet Jesse will win, taking Obama's flip and McCain age.

Good for Jesse. He is articulate and honest as opposed to all of these other guys who are on the payrole of Oil companies, insurance companies, Banks, etc….

AMERICAN'S SICK IN THE WORLD!!!

wait, why does Jesse need a haircut??

So Jesse runs let the voters decide.
They will know what he did did not do and what other candidates might be able to deliver on in the senate relevant to thier needs in Minnesota.
Its worth a tiny note buried somewhere in the middle of a newspaper and certinly not the top billing it gets on this web site.
Hodgson.

jesse would have my vote he speaks his mind and thats a welcome thing in CHANGE politics.

Amazing, the moronic comments on here. People don't know a good thing when they see it.

FACT: Jesse beat Coleman before and can do it again.
FACT: Jesse didn't ruin the MN economy, the Demoncrats and Repulsivecons did it.
FACT: With Jesse you know where he stands. Just listen to him and read his books. With Coleman, you know where he flip-flops.
FACT: Franken is a joke in more ways than one.

Run, Jesse, and shake up these fools…again!

"Jesse throws the weasel out the door."?

What is this high school?

Jesse lays a hand on Franken and he'll find himself in jail like any other low life.

Why? He's a 9/11 conspiracy theorist and a horrible governor.

Maybe CNN should get their facts straight for this story. He didn't seek a 2nd term as Gov. because his wife had a bad medical condition.

I have to agree with the responses to Johns post, although in a way I don't totally disagree with his point. John listed the Clintons, Obama, Ventura, & Arnold as "rock star" style candidates, and listed Reagan as someone he longed for - missing the irony that Reagan built his career as an actor. Just as big a problem with JOhn's post is that he fails to see that people like McCain & John Kerry use celebrity status (and large amounts of wealth) as war heroes to get into politics, too. while you can argue their records as politicians, you can't argue that they used public notoriety to succeed in politics. Frankly Hilary Clinton was the same thing - using her fame as a first lady to cherry pick a senate seat and launch a campaign for president. But if john was talking about Bill Clinton, I'm not sure how that's accurate - he built a record of public service. And Obama? How does he fit this description? It seems like he's a lifelong public servant with a gift for charismatic public speaking. He's educated and affluent, but worked in poor neighborhoods in Chicago. I don't know that I think he's going to be a great president or anything, and I undrestand people may disagree with his voting record, but it seems like he's the opposite of the kind of "rock star" polictian, and exaclty the type of politician this country has been searching for - hence his popularity.

why not run for President?

Matt wrote, "jesse ventura should hit al franken with a chair."

Matt, I think you may be on to something. Project that visual on the Senate floor. Jesse Ventura arrives on the floor, complete with those goofy pro-wrestler mask, tights, maybe a cape for good measure, then proceeds to debate by hitting others over the head with a chair.

…by Democrats, I mean PROGRESSIVE Democrats…

Personal to John:

Reagan?

You mean the guy who touched off the biggest deficit of all-time, continued by Bush, Sr. and then broken by Bush, Jr.?!?!?!?! They guy who can't "remember" anything? The guy who gave Hezbollah credibility when he ran from Beirut in '83?!?!

You're a big thinker, aren't you?!

And Lincoln? He freed the slaves but was against giving them civil rights?!

Are you the first to walk erect in your family?!

John, Old Ronnie boy didn't offer us anything either. He just helped sow the seeds for the problems we face today. Corporate greed, rich getting richer, every man for himself. That's the conservative mantra, you know…an unregulated, every man for himself wild west. In that environment, the rich can just keep on messing with the poor and make sure THEIR agenda goes through.

Last time ANY politician did anything of value for the average man was FDR…not old Ronnie boy. Now, we haven't had a real honest to goodness progressive as President since FDR because conservatives keep telling us they are scary and we believe them. I think they have had their chance since 1980. Since 1980, Democrats (not progressives mind you) held both congress and the Presidency only 2 years, 93 and 94. In those 2 years we got the only piece of legislation that was useful. The balanced budget act of 93 and it was successful despite Republican objection.

How about we give Democrats a chance for the first time in almost 30 years, huh?

LOL NICE HAIR AND FACIAL HAIR

Bravo John!!!!!!!!!!!!
You're right on the point.I totally agree with you!

Ventura on Larry King's show? Like who cares what that nut does.
Now to something more interesting.
To John, who commented:
"The problem with politics as a whole is that people run because they are rock stars (Clintons, Obama, Jesse, Arnold…an on and on) and not because they have real solutions to problems."…..
"We need guys like Abraham Lincoln, Ronald Reagan, and Martin Luther King to come back ".
Fact:
Obama was as unknown to the American people at first. Now he's known world wide. He became an icon after he entered the race, not before it. Only Reagan was a household name (an icon) when he entered politices. Lincoln and Martin Luther King, like Obama were unknowns at the start of their campaign in national affairs. So John please get your facts straight. Speak out of knowledge and not out of anger.

I grew up in Minnesota and now I live in Chicago, but I still vote in Minnesota. I chose to keep my legal residence in Minnesota so I could kick Norm Coleman out of office. If Jessie wins, I will officially no longer consider myself a Minnesotan and I will change my residence to Illinois. Jessie ruined the state 6 years ago, we cannot let him do that again!

jesse ventura should hit al franken with a chair.

Didn't I hear the 'Great Jesse' say that he was living in Mexico for awhile!! Yes, Oh Great Seal, God Bless America?????????
A nation of 300 plus million people and the choices are usually between two party candidates. DISTURBING!!!!

John, you are the problem for our Country because you are blind and hatred. The Clintons are not rock stars, they dedicated their whole lives in politics and worked for our Country. Are you a stupid Republican or dishonest American? You didn't say anthing about Bush-Cheney, if you worry about our Country, isn't that funny? Did you vote for candidate who is the most qualified this year? I don't think so. Sorry, you will never have the real politician as long as you don't vote for the right candidate.

I k now he is running as an independent, but Ventura is really a Republican, right? Him running will certainly cost more votes from Franken than from the incumbant.

John, I think it is funny that you cite Ronald Reagan as someone who needs to "come back from the grave and shake these shady characters who are running (ruining?) our country". I would argue that he is the original "Rock Star (a more fitting term would be "movie star") president.

Also, comparing Bonzo to Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King is laughable. Just because you were doing well in the 80's, doesn't mean he was a good president.

Back to the point of this 'Ticker' post, I think Minnesota and our country as a whole could benefit from having political diversity. If Jesse runs this year, I will send him money from Pennsylvania just because he is neither Elephant nor Donkey.

He won't get the nod in Minnesota…he better leave well enough alone. Everyone in my neck of Minnesota says they won't vote for him.

I would like to be the first to host an event for his return to Minnesota politics "not as usual" -

This guy wants to heal the world with his stupidity and ridiculous statements… He is an incredible A_Hole
OBAMA (2008 -16)

with obama for president why not another nut in politics

Jesse Ventura will certainly mix up the pot if he jumps into the race. Can anyone imagine Ventura debating the likes of Harry Reid or John McCain or even Jim Webb (Webb vs. Ventura might even have people watching C-SPAN as they should). Also to John…look up Ron Paul and you might be surprised at what ideas/solutions he has proposed.

Maybe he'd pooch a few things, but what has GWB and Clinton done for us? Screwed up the global economy and trysts in the oval office. Forget the US Senate; Ventura as President would be a hoot. Then we could all have "My Leader can suplex Your Leader" bumper stickers.

John, you didn't actually just mention Ronald Reagan in the same sentence as Abraham Lincoln and MLK, did you?

Jesse couldn't even muster his annual dues to our Thug Wrestler's Club … how will he deal with the real economic problems of our country?

Scary is all I can say. Scary.

Ventura in means Dems lose out on opportunity to take Rep seat.
But, wouldn't you like to see Ventura and Lindsy Graham get into a debate ont he Senate floor. Or, Brownback?

who cares?

If Jesse enters the race, he will be a non-starter. We Minnesotans know better than to vote for a crazy twice.

Fool me once, shame on me….

He should run for president- he has more experience and integrity then obama.

Jesse Rocks!!!! Get em man.

Hillary 2012.

I haven't seen a picture of Jesse lately. Looks like he's lost some weight. Being from Minnesota, I can't imagine why he's entering the race. He was an interesting governor, but not at all successful. For him, I think it's more about freshening up his image and keeping in the spotlight. This will generate some media coverage for him. I really don't think he stands a chance. Politics, for him, isn't any more real than pro wrestling. It's all showmanship.

John
If you check out Obama's website you will see solutions right there that he has for the problems you listed. Whether or not he will follow them, well, thats the risk you take when you pull the switch to vote. But at least, he's got some answers…

jerk. igonorant. want a be. no substance.
Sorry but I lived in MN when Jesse was voted in as the Govenor, What a low point in my life… equal to GWB being re-elected!!! Jesse needs to take his simple comments, brain. and body to a resort and rest. He is a professional wrestler in a suit. Do Not take this man seriously….I lived it and he is a miserabe A sad joke that had short term power!!!!! Don't make the mistake again…He needs to be dismissed!!!

It would be uber-lame for Jesse to go on Larry King and say he's NOT running, but I think most folks up her are tired of him. Franken better hope he does though, because he will lose to Coleman otherwise. Which would be quite an achievement in our currrent political environment.

I think Mr. Ventura should maintain a presence in government. I think he should run at a US Senator. I appreciate his values and his record as Governor of Minnesota. He's a strong independent, and I think his opinions should be heard

John

You should really read or watch news instead of just venting, Arnold's done a great job as governor or CA, and what exactly is this "health insurance crisis", but red-herring Clinton invention that fell flatter than a flounder. Obama offers a solution to Iraq. Your zombie-army of past politicians were much "shadier" than those (-Clinton) you denounce today.

Give Us a break Jesse. You were a one term wonder, who did not have the eggs for a second term. So if you do not get your way in congress will we expect you to pack up and quit again?

I think he should don his tights and get back into the wrestling ring….not the political ring !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why not? This election is already Amateur Hour.

That's just what we need. Another dumb rear running for public office. OBAMA here's you a good VP. He's your types. Both ignorant.

I watched Jesse Ventura a few weeks ago when he was on Larry King. Think he's taken a few too many blows to the head. He sat there with facial twitches and head jerks. When he opened his mouth all he kept saying was John McCain is too old to get a job in Washington (civil service and private sector) so he's too old to be President. And angry: no matter the subject he was angry. What a nut job: he sat there twitching and head jerking, angry about John McCain being too old to run for President.

And he wants thinks he is up to the job of being a Congressman? He's a one man freak show.

I listened to Ventura on Larry King the other day, and I think he might be taking crazy pills

Give this guy a haircut!

Let me guess….

"Change We Can Believe In" HA HA HA

PUMA!!!

He is a rattle brain didn't he got his head injured ? ????

please???????????????????????????????????????????

Who Cares????

uh isnt Jesse Ventura unintelligent? i've seen him on a handful of shows and appearances, and he doesn't seem to swift. and to the comment about obama and clinton being rock stars…not exactly. seriously obama wasn't a rock star until he started running, so you should kind of think about stuff like that before saying it.

ronald reagan wasn't a rock star??

@ John

Ronald Reagan? You've got to be kidding me! What real solution did he ever offer? What did he accomplish besides running up a debt the Clinton had to clean up. Somebody's got to stop this myth of Ronald Reagan being a great president. Please!

I voted for him in 98′
Good times for sure.
Electing the dark horse was quite a thrill.

Jesse is a bit out there but I am so tired of the same old politcal suits running and ruining things I would give him another shot..BONUS…..
He want's out of Iraq yesterday and really dislikes Bush.

Who cares?? Well, those of us wanting to get rid of Coleman care! There are enough idiots in our state that will vote for Jesse and not Franken - therefore giving Coleman a free ride….

It is sad, really.

Jesse has become a freak. Who goes on Larry King to say you ARE NOT going to run…….he is in,

Jesse is so far past his time zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

I like the independent spirit that Jesse Ventura brings. But for God's sake Jesse, fix yourself up before running for anything! You are scaring my kids!

Isn't it interesting that in our democracy, the voters actually take no responsibility for the outcomes?

American voters take so little responsibility for the outcomes of electuions that this fool could actually win a US Senate seat in a state that once elected giants like Mondale and Hubert Humphrey.

And we wonder why our country is in such a mess. Give me a break.

Why not Ventura for preseident…could not be much different from Bush-Cheney…and we survived that. OR DID WE?

Spare me another Jesse Ventura era. He is a nobody who has convinced people here in MInnesota that he is an "alternative". He is nothing more than a novelty. No brainpower, tons of ego, lousy hair. Bad combination. The only salvation this time around is that, if elected, he is only one of 100. It was horrible when he was governor.

Jesse Ventura would be the only one in the race with military experience. He appointed what are regarded as the best judges in Minnesota. He picked both dems and repubs. He is a fiscal conservative, social liberal. Who would be better? George Bush's "lick spittle" or another lame comedian from snl.

Run, Jesse, run! We need people who know and speak the truth!

THAT ALL WE NEED HER IN MINNESOTA BUSH STOOGE AND A PORN NUT SO WHAT THE HE#% LETS GET JESSE BACK. AND WATCH THE FUN.

I think he should get a haircut and run… I like Al Frankin, and he'll probably win. Norm Coleman is a pompous idiot and it would be nice to see him go down in flames.

Hey Jan From Boca Raton, Fl: I've noticed you need to get a word in on just about every story on the Ticker all day long… and you STILL have time to run one of the biggest Country Clubs in FL? Right… Are you being paid by the Republican party to post on every Ticker, or are they getting you to do it for free? You have NO argument other than VOTE REPUBLICAN…VOTE MCCAIN. Lame…

Regurgitating the party line is what got our nation into the current mess it's in, thanks to Dubya's hubris policy of having nobody disagree with him. I can think for myself, being an independent… but YOUR posted comments prove the Republican Party does all the thinking for you. Hmmm… Obamatron… Republitron… hmmm, I guess that concept works both ways. Break the mold and include some facts/reasoning in your comments, or get off the line… you're taking up valuable 1st Amendment space.

Jesse is such a great opinionated American, the last time I seen him on Larry king he said he was not voting for president. Yea this is a guy I want helping to run this country. Jesse just stay home with the other Jesse you are both washed up has beens.

Connie from Indiana

This would essetially seal the deal for Coleman's re-election because Ventura and Franken would split all the "democrat" votes. They agree on just about everything.

This would be a neat race to watch, especially the first time Franken gets snotty with Jesse and Jesse throws the weasel out the door. Anybody going to that debate really needs to take a camera along.

Jesse Ventura is tantamount to a conspiracy theorist nut job

I am so glad I moved from Minnesota. Jesse pretty muched ruined the MN economy with his Jesse-bribe checks (a refund of money that was sorely missed the next year). The problem with politics as a whole is that people run because they are rock stars (Clintons, Obama, Jesse, Arnold…an on and on) and not because they have real solutions to problems. Who has offered a real solution to the health insurance crisis? Nobody. Who has offered a real solution to the war in Iraq? Nobody. Who has real solutions to American problems? Not one of our politicians. We need guys like Abraham Lincoln, Ronald Reagan, and Martin Luther King to come back from the grave and shake these shady characters who are running (ruining?) our country by the throat.

SO WHAT????????????????????????????????????????