Ventura in 2008

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I can't imagine that he would be taken seriously at all. 

If he is, it would only hurt the Dems.  Theoretically, he could take MN, something the Dems can ill afford to lose.  Additionally, his base tends to be the youngest of voters, a small voting block to be sure, but one that trends Democrat. 

If Ventura is in the race, take every state that Bush lost by 20,000 votes or less and give it to the GOP candidate.  Ventura is no Perot.  This guy hurts the Dems worse than the GOP.  That being said, I'm all in favor of Jesse running for Prez.

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Relax!   That's why I said theoretically he could take MN.  I don't think that he could win a single state.  However, I still contend that he hurts Dems more than  Republicans. 

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Yeah, Ventura was pretty much just a dog and pony show.  Being an Indy Gov with no support among the GOP or the DFL, he didn't get much done.  Primarily, he fought with the press pool.