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Ventura says he won't seek re-election
Publishing date: 06-18-2002 11:13 AM
ST. PAUL - Gov. Jesse Ventura announced Tuesday he will not seek a second term, saying his heart is no longer in the job.
"I am not seeking re-election," he said during a live broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio late this morning. "I will not run again."
Ventura also said he was tired of attacks on his family. His announcement came amid reports that his son, Tyrel, used the official governor's residence for weekend parties throughout his term.
"I am going back into the private sector. I will always protect my family first."
Ventura said his wife Terry did not want him to run again. He added that she didn't want him to run for governor four years ago, either.
Ventura said he made his decision a few weeks ago but didn't want it to overshadow his recent trade trip to China.
If Ventura doesn't change his mind before a July 16 filing deadline, it almost certainly will mark the end of Minnesota's three-way government. He was elected as a member of the Reform Party, though he later split for a new party, the Independence Party.
While Ventura's approval rating had dipped in recent months, he still would have been a formidable opponent. His departure leaves Democrat Roger Moe, the longtime state senator, and Republican Tim Pawlenty, the House majority leader, as the leading gubernatorial candidates.
Ventura never had more than one Independence Party member in the Legislature, and his 3 1/2 years were marked by scuffles with Democrats, Republicans and reporters, whom he branded "jackals."
He presided over four legislative sessions, including three in which the state's budget had a surplus and he directed refunds paid in what he dubbed "Jesse Checks." In 2001, he and Republicans crafted sweeping reforms of the state's property tax.
But last year's recession pushed the state's budget into deficit, and legislators in the most recent session rejected Ventura's remedy that included tax increases and spending cuts.
The policy clashes were coupled with attacks on Ventura's personality and outside activities, including a TV announcing job with the short-lived XFL football league.
Most recently, former employees at the governor's mansion criticized Ventura's son for having parties and making a mess at the facility.
"It's difficult to do these public service jobs when you know your family could be assassinated by the media at any point, deservedly or undeservedly," Ventura said.
There is still a chance, albeit slim, that Ventura could serve another term. After a caller to the radio program said that she planned to write in Ventura's name on the ballot, Ventura said he would serve the term if he won as a write-in candidate.
Ventura says he won't seek re-election
Publishing date: 06-18-2002 11:13 AM
ST. PAUL - Gov. Jesse Ventura announced Tuesday he will not seek a second term, saying his heart is no longer in the job.
"I am not seeking re-election," he said during a live broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio late this morning. "I will not run again."
Ventura also said he was tired of attacks on his family. His announcement came amid reports that his son, Tyrel, used the official governor's residence for weekend parties throughout his term.
"I am going back into the private sector. I will always protect my family first."
Ventura said his wife Terry did not want him to run again. He added that she didn't want him to run for governor four years ago, either.
Ventura said he made his decision a few weeks ago but didn't want it to overshadow his recent trade trip to China.
If Ventura doesn't change his mind before a July 16 filing deadline, it almost certainly will mark the end of Minnesota's three-way government. He was elected as a member of the Reform Party, though he later split for a new party, the Independence Party.
While Ventura's approval rating had dipped in recent months, he still would have been a formidable opponent. His departure leaves Democrat Roger Moe, the longtime state senator, and Republican Tim Pawlenty, the House majority leader, as the leading gubernatorial candidates.
Ventura never had more than one Independence Party member in the Legislature, and his 3 1/2 years were marked by scuffles with Democrats, Republicans and reporters, whom he branded "jackals."
He presided over four legislative sessions, including three in which the state's budget had a surplus and he directed refunds paid in what he dubbed "Jesse Checks." In 2001, he and Republicans crafted sweeping reforms of the state's property tax.
But last year's recession pushed the state's budget into deficit, and legislators in the most recent session rejected Ventura's remedy that included tax increases and spending cuts.
The policy clashes were coupled with attacks on Ventura's personality and outside activities, including a TV announcing job with the short-lived XFL football league.
Most recently, former employees at the governor's mansion criticized Ventura's son for having parties and making a mess at the facility.
"It's difficult to do these public service jobs when you know your family could be assassinated by the media at any point, deservedly or undeservedly," Ventura said.
There is still a chance, albeit slim, that Ventura could serve another term. After a caller to the radio program said that she planned to write in Ventura's name on the ballot, Ventura said he would serve the term if he won as a write-in candidate.
Now I won't get to NOT vote for him again. 
) with a card for my wallet saying "Official Republican" and "Official Geroge W. Bush supporter." I may sell them on E-Bay.
