Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for December 26, 1999

Transcript:

Duke: Hey, boss, what's up? Gee, I'd love to, but I'm kinda busy... You wanted to see me, boss? Minnesota Governer Jesse Ventura: Yeah, Duke, what's all this I hear about a campaign for president? Duke: Actually, governor, I'm only in the exploratory stage. Jesse Ventura: Yeah, well, wrap it up! I need Trump to be the reform party candidate! Duke: Trump? Trump doesn't have a chance! Jesse Ventura: Sure he does! He resonates big-time with a certain kind of voter! Duke: Who, the forgotten jerk? Jesse Ventura: Look, Duke, I need my own man in place - to keep Buchanan from hijacking the party until I run in 2004! Duke: That's the plan? Why can't I do that? Jesse Ventura: Who'd notice you? You don't have the name, you don't have the money, and you sure don't have the arm candy! Honey: I beg your pardon! Duke: I'm working on that last one... Jesse Ventura: Well, you've got a ways to go, bro!