by TChris

Are you already bored with the 2004 election campaign? Maybe it's time for you to turn your attention to 2008, when you'll have the chance to cast a vote for or against former Minnesota governor and wrestler Jesse "The Body" Ventura. The unconventional politician says he's not kidding about running for president, and has already selected a running mate who has never been shy about voicing his opinions -- former NBA star Charles Barkley.

The announcement came as Ventura visited Minnesota’s State House to lobby for gay marriage. He voiced his dislike of President Bush and Sen. John Kerry and said he wants an option besides “Pepsi or Coke”.

Ventura and Barkley would certainly enliven the presidential debates. And as long as Ventura is seeking former athletes rather than seasoned politicians to help him run the government, he might consider Dennis Rodman or Reggie White for Secretary of Defense.