Jesse the Body vs. Torture

As Obama and Cheney clashed over fighting terror, a new voice has entered the fray: Jesse Ventura, who has declared war on torture. He talked to The Daily Beast about taking on opponents from both parties.

Published May 22 2009 1:49AM EDT

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As the national debate over torture reached its boiling point this week, a new champion emerged: Jesse “the Body” Ventura. While President Obama and former Vice President Cheney gave dueling speeches Thursday, Ventura was talking to The Daily Beast about how he has suddenly become one of the most effective...

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Jesse the Body vs. Torture

As Obama and Cheney clashed over fighting terror, a new voice has entered the fray: Jesse Ventura, who has declared war on torture. He talked to The Daily Beast about taking on opponents from both parties.

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Benjamin Sarlin