Jesse Ventura is basically proof that the people of Minnesota are not social drinkers - they’re obviously alcoholics. And what Jesse Ventura proves and what’s great about democracy is that anyone can be elected to any office. What Jesse Ventura proves what stinks about democracy is that anyone can be elected to any office. Don’t get me wrong, I think it’s great. He should have that opportunity. But HE WAS A WRESTLER! And before you’re the governor, I think you should have to do something in between - like referee.
-- Lewis Black