But conventional wisdom may not apply in Reformland. Although the winner remains uncertain, so do the candidates. Teamsters boss James P. Hoffa is thinking about the Veep spot on the Reform ticket, but will not run for President. That leaves Buchanan and Trump. The former wrestler objects to Buchanan's social-policy views and may run on the Reform ticket in 2004.
Trump is a perfect placeholder.
And Ventura genuinely admires Trump. Their views are simpatico. And he touted Trump. Of course, Trump's odds of being President are akin to hitting the jackpot on two of his slots simultaneously. But third parties aren't really about winning.