학술논문
Body Slam. (cover story)
Document Type
Article
Author
Source
Subject
*GUBERNATORIAL elections -- Social aspects
*WRESTLERS
*OCCUPATIONS
*PRACTICAL politics
*POLITICAL participation
MINNESOTA state politics & government, 1951-
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Language
ISSN
0040-781X
Abstract
Discusses the election of former professional wrestler Jesse Ventura as governor of Minnesota. Political upset with uncertain implications; Role of boredom and resentment against elitist politicians in his election; Basis for Ventura's appeal; His background and political experience; Nature of his gubernatorial campaign; His views on prostitution and gay rights; His relationship with the state power structure. INSET: Minnesota's Excellent Ventura, by Garrison Keillor.