Ventura-Barkley ‘08
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James Joyner | Tuesday, March 23, 2004 |
Wrestler-turned-politician Jesse Ventura all but threw his hat into the 2008 presidential ring yesterday – and said he’s already decided to tap basketball star Charles Barkley as a running mate.
Hmm.
Barkley has said for years that he’d like to be governor of Alabama. And, frankly, he’d be an upgrade over most of his predecessors. I’m not sure I’d want him one heartbeat away from the presidency, though.
Via Mark Hasty, who has a critical assessment of Ventura’s tenure as governor.
About the Author: James Joyner is the publisher of Outside the Beltway and the managing editor of the Atlantic Council. He's a former Army officer, Desert Storm vet, and college professor with a PhD in political science from The University of Alabama. He lives just outside the Beltway in Alexandria, Virginia with his wife and infant daughter.
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barkley is an ass and certainly not a good choice. he'll run his mouth and sink ventura.
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Posted by Captain Scarlet | March 23, 2004 | 05:16 pm | Permalink
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