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Blogs Liberty and Power The Return of the Gladiators -- Why Not?

Mar 25, 2004

The Return of the Gladiators -- Why Not?

by Liberty and Power

From the Boston Herald 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.

An independent, Ventura admitted it would be hard to gain nationwide ballot access - but added he's interested enough to have already tapped Barkley, the outspoken retired NBA star."