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In an interview with NPR's David Welna that ran today former Gov. Jesse "The Body" Ventura, Ind-Minn., says he will run for Senate, challenging incumbent Sen. Norm Coleman, R-Minn., whom Ventura defeated for governor in 1998, as well as Democratic nominee and former Saturday Night Live humorist Al Franken.

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Ventura called Franken an opportunist and a carpetbagger. "He hasn't lived here in 30 years, and he's only coming back to Minnesota for the convenience of his own political agenda. Why didn't he run in the states he was living in? Clearly, for being a Harvard graduate, he's not too smart on taxes, is he? Everybody laughs, saying I came from wrestling. But at least I knew when I wrestled in 40 states, I had to pay taxes in those 40 states. You just have to do the paperwork. I find it unbelievable that someone who could go to Harvard didn't know that or let it slip. Blaming his accountant is worse, because now he's turning into a politician. He's not accepting responsibility for his actions."

"The World's Finest"

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Originally posted by Absolut_Nick_USN76:
If Ventura wins I wouldn't feel sorry for em. I'd congratulate em.


I wish we could get Tom Clancy ta run fer Senate here.

Ah well. Dream a little dream.

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Originally posted by transport1:

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Originally posted by Absolut_Nick_USN76:
If Ventura wins I wouldn't feel sorry for em. I'd congratulate em.


I wish we could get Tom Clancy ta run fer Senate here.

Ah well. Dream a little dream.

Do you really want to see him start writing books about them bozo's on the hill -- BORING!

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Originally posted by Absolut_Nick_USN76:
I was wonderin who "Venture" was. I really hope Franken gets his azz whooped. I can't stand comedians who become politicians. S'already a joke without having to be quite as obvious.

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Originally posted by Absolut_Nick_USN76:

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Originally posted by transport1:

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Originally posted by Absolut_Nick_USN76:
If Ventura wins I wouldn't feel sorry for em. I'd congratulate em.


I wish we could get Tom Clancy ta run fer Senate here.

Ah well. Dream a little dream.

Do you really want to see him start writing books about them bozo's on the hill -- BORING!

I'd like ta see him put a little sum of all fears in those bozos on the hill.

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Originally posted by thorin001:

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Originally posted by Absolut_Nick_USN76:

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Originally posted by transport1:

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Originally posted by Absolut_Nick_USN76:
If Ventura wins I wouldn't feel sorry for em. I'd congratulate em.


I wish we could get Tom Clancy ta run fer Senate here.

Ah well. Dream a little dream.

Do you really want to see him start writing books about them bozo's on the hill -- BORING!

I'd like ta see him put a little sum of all fears in those bozos on the hill.

You obviously did not see the movie. And all of the alterations were done with Clancy's full knowledge and approval.

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Originally posted by Absolut_Nick_USN76:
If Ventura wins I wouldn't feel sorry for em. I'd congratulate em.


I wish we could get Tom Clancy ta run fer Senate here.

Ah well. Dream a little dream.

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Originally posted by pken:
As a Minnesotan and an Independent. Firstly, I'm in no way satisfied with Norm Coleman......an under achiever.......but running against Al Franken.....he has my vote....."the lesser of two weavils!"

Jessie Ventura was a joke as Governor........but he really accomplished very little. On the good side tho....he wasn't an over spender either. If you listen to the guy spout for a few minutes.....he sounds idiotic. He would not be a good choice to represent Minnesota in the Senate. Or to represent America on a Senate committee.

Besides he lied about being in VietNam!

If enough people vote for Jessie Ventura.....we could possibly end up with Al Franken and that wouldn't be too cool.

Pray for Minnesota!

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Originally posted by pken:
Besides he lied about being in VietNam!

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Originally posted by Opfor6:
Franken has a reputation for losing his temper and threatening people with physical harm and even getting into people's faces and raising his hand to them. He has had security personal walk him out of building for losing his temper.

I can only hope that he does something like that with Ventura.

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Originally posted by RoofRatOrdie:

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Originally posted by pken:
Besides he lied about being in VietNam!

From September 11 1969 to September 10, 1975 he served in the United States Navy as a Navy UDT and was on active duty January 5 1970 through December 10 1973 during the Vietnam era. Ventura served with Underwater Demolition Team 12 during his time on active duty. He later served reserve service as a member of SEAL Team ONE. According to the United States Naval Special Warfare Command policy, Ventura is entitled to use the title "SEAL", due to both his service in the UDT and SEAL teams, and his successful graduation from UDT-R (now BUD/S) training. He was awarded the National Defense Ribbon and the Vietnam Service Ribbon but was not in combat to qualify for the Combat Action Ribbon.

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Originally posted by GunnyRet03:

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Originally posted by Absolut_Nick_USN76:
If Ventura wins I wouldn't feel sorry for em. I'd congratulate em.


I wish we could get Tom Clancy ta run fer Senate here.

Ah well. Dream a little dream.

Not sorry for them about Ventura but about the goat rope thats going to happen.

The only thing I dont like about Ventura is he is a 9/11 conspracy believer.

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Originally posted by BPCR45_90:

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Originally posted by RoofRatOrdie:

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Originally posted by pken:
Besides he lied about being in VietNam!

From September 11 1969 to September 10, 1975 he served in the United States Navy as a Navy UDT and was on active duty January 5 1970 through December 10 1973 during the Vietnam era. Ventura served with Underwater Demolition Team 12 during his time on active duty. He later served reserve service as a member of SEAL Team ONE. According to the United States Naval Special Warfare Command policy, Ventura is entitled to use the title "SEAL", due to both his service in the UDT and SEAL teams, and his successful graduation from UDT-R (now BUD/S) training. He was awarded the National Defense Ribbon and the Vietnam Service Ribbon but was not in combat to qualify for the Combat Action Ribbon.

I've heard him say that he was never in combat. What's the big deal? He still earned the right to wear the trident.

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Originally posted by mcgreer:
Well, at least they have Amy Klobuchar.

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Ventura -vs- Franken for Senate