Ventura Wants State to Quit Reform Party
Associated Press
WASHINGTON —
Gov. Jesse Ventura, who rose to political prominence under the Minnesota banner of the Reform Party, wants to split from the national organization, officials close to him said Thursday.
Ventura is expected to urge the Minnesota Reform Party to leave the national group, a possible step toward setting up a new organization--perhaps called the Independence Party.
“The governor is disappointed with where the national Reform Party is right now,” said Minnesota party Chairman Rick McCluhan.
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