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Jesse Ventura (born July 15, 1951) is an American politician, professional wrestler, actor, and author. He served as the 38th Governor of Minnesota from 1999 to 2003, elected as a member of the Reform Party, making him one of the few third-party candidates to win a gubernatorial election in U.S. history. Ventura gained fame as a professional wrestler under the ring name 'Jesse Ventura' in the AWA and WWF, winning multiple championships. After retiring from wrestling, he pursued acting, appearing in films like 'Predator' and 'The Running Man.' His political career began as mayor of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, before his successful gubernatorial run. Known for his blunt style and populist views, he advocated for tax cuts, government transparency, and civil liberties. Ventura is also a bestselling author and media commentator. His life exemplifies a unique crossover from sports entertainment to political leadership.

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Famous Jesse Ventura Quotes

“I view the United States, today, much like East Berlin. And I'm off the grid. I've tried for 20 years to warn the country about the Democrats and Republicans, and nobody's listening.”

“I wish they would pass a law where all Democrats and Republicans had to wear NASCAR racing suits, because if you look at the NASCAR drivers, it tells who their sponsors are. And if they do that, we could then become informed voters, because we would know who owns them.”

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“...the priority of the Democrats and Republicans...is to preserve...power when [they have] it, and to gain power when [they do not]. [Their] collective priority...is to make sure that, together, they control the electoral process and under no circumstances allow an independent or third party to infringe on their exclusive franchise.”

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“I don't believe we need the government's help as much as some think we do. That belief sets me apart from the Democrats, since their way of dealing with everything is to tax and spend.”

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“Don't vote for a Democrat or Republican, I have never voted for one in my life and I never will.”

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“I will not be a Democrat or a Republican. They are the problem, not the solution. We need to abolish political parties in this country.”

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“Democrats are so spineless, so afraid to go against the tide... but dissension is the greatest form of patriotism.”

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“I think that Minnesota is different because we are proving that tri-partisan government could work, that you do not need to necessarily be a Democrat or a Republican to be successful at governing.”

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“The thing is, and Americans are starting to realize this now, that while street gangs are violent, the Democrats and Republicans are worse. They are worse because their decisions affect your life.”

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“Remember something, if you will, about voting: Voting is not a horse race, you're not going there thinking "Gee, I gotta pick the winner so I can brag to my friends 'Oh, I picked so-and-so and he or she won'". Voting is voting your heart and voting your conscience and when you've done that, don't ever, EVER let a Democrat or Republican tell you that you've wasted your vote because the fact is, if you DON'T vote your heart and conscience then you HAVE wasted your vote.”

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“I don't want Democrats in the boardroom and I don't want Republicans in the bedroom.”

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