Jesse Ventura was a former Navy SEAL (an officer), and had a Master's Degree. SEALs are not only selected for their courage and fighting ability, but also for their ability to make life-or-death decisions under fire.Now, for the record, I like Ted Nugent. I thinks he's an incredible guitarist, an experienced outdoorsman and hunter, and probably a fine human being. But to compare a highly educated, formerNavy SEAL to a middle-aged rocker...well...
I do not doubt Jesse Ventura is a very intelligent man and a brave soldier, but I doubt those things got him elected into office. His name and his star power were probably the greatest contributing factor to being elected. My point was that Nugent would have the same chances of getting elected based on his name and star power. Politics is basically alarge popularity contest, many times your nameand public speaking abilityalone can get you elected to office. I used Ventura as an example of this, but the same can be said for a lot ofpoliticians that were famous before getting elected to office.