Ventura is back
(CNN) - Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura is back and angrier than ever at both political parties.
"I never vote Democrat or Republican," the former wrestler said on CNN's Larry King Live Tuesday night. "I will pick someone else, a libertarian on the ballot. Someone else. I will not vote for a republican or democrat. I don't do it every election - I wish they would allow none of the above on the ballot."
On his own political future, Ventura said he is not planning on running for president because of the difficulty third party candidates have in securing ballot access.
"Am I going to run? Too difficult," he said. "Because they make an independent like me jump through 50 different hoops because every state has different things you have to do to qualify to get on the ballot."
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The male ego never ceases to amaze – some people are limelight junkies. I have absolutely no interest in hearing what this "has-been" has to say.
I'm sorry, why do we care about Jesse Ventura?
Governor Ventura was a joke, played on the people of Minnesota by the youngsters who had to also pay the price (maybe by now they have matured). Ventura's statement supports just why we SHOULD have parties, and our elected officials should come through those parties. That way we have some idea what they stand for before they are elected.
Go back to the WWF on Monday night and shut your month.
This is the type of leader the people of Minnesota elected. Now they want us to trust them on Obama. Heaven help us all.
Thank you, Doc Brown.
Jesse Ventura? I would rather see Conan O'Brien as President! Actually, he would probably make a good President 😉
Jesse you had your time as Minnesota govenor and majorily blew it. Now it is time to sit down and shut up!!!
This must be a slow news day for you guys at CNN.
Jeez, better you should be reporting kittens stuck in trees than this "mis-Adventura".
Geez – Go back overseas and hide under the rock you came from......What a disgrace.
OK – he's entertaining to watch and he definitely has an opinion about nearly everything. But I care what he thinks why?
I do think he makes a valid point about the problems 3rd Party (or 4th Party or 5th Party) candidates have getting on the ballot. When it comes to President, it needs to be standardized nationally and it shouldn't be an impossible task. But Jesse Ventura is not someone I would vote for.
Of course, I didn't think anyone would vote for a washed-up B-movie actor but I was proven wrong abut that.....
well,
i was watching it and i have to say that he is actually right. He had some weird opinions about Iraq but everything else I agree at almost 100%. if you guys want someone that would bring change you wouldnt vote for Obama you would vote for him
rob
Ahh lighten up everybody. You would have tuned in for the debates!!!!
I would have loved to see him dressed as The Body standing next to old McCain. That would have been priceless.
Derrick,
Your comments slamming Obama are moronic at best. Obama is hands down better prepared to lead than McCain on every issue you just mentioned.
Just two words for Jesse: Who cares?
Jessie please run for President.
Please .............
My Gov. can beat up your Gov!!!
What a refreshing breath of fresh air!!! Speaking the truth, your the man Jesse!
(Dude, just get a haircut or tell us it's for a movie charater – what's up with the hair?)
Too many shots to the head I guess.
**CHRIS***
For your sake, I hope we elect someone who can improve the public education system. It's difficult to take the opinion of an illiterate seriously.
Derrick said it best ! Actors!
Did any of you people watch the interview? Was there anything he said that wasnt the truth? This guy knows what is really going on in Washington. Thanks for speaking up Jesse!
Why can't people who leave their comments spell? Why don't they know basic grammar and syntax? I thought the Obama people were supposed to be the smart ones. They are supposed to be educated and young and superior, right? I am very disillusioned, and now I feel that their candidate may also be less than he is tauted to be.
Both Dems will lose. I know it.
Who cares about this hasbeen. What he thinks is news?