Conversation so far:
When did Jesse Ventura become governor?
Jesse Ventura served as the 38th Governor of Minnesota from 1999 to 2003.
How did Jesse Ventura do with the campaigns for Governor of Minnesota?
Jesse Ventura's campaign consisted of a combination of aggressive grassroots events and original television spots, using the phrase Don't vote for politics as usual.“
Was there anything else interesting about Jesse Ventura's Minnesota gubernatorial election besides campaigning agressively?
Jesse Ventura spent less money in his campaign than his opponents.
What else was fun about the time during Jesse Ventura's Minnesota gubernatorial electrion?
After Jesse Ventura's election, bumper stickers and T-shirts bearing the slogan My governor can beat up your governor appeared in Minnesota.
What other things arose during Jesse Ventura's campaign for Governor of Minnesota besides bumper stickers and T-shirts?
The nickname Jesse 'The Mind' began to resurface sarcastically in reference to his frequently controversial remarks. Jesse Ventura's old stage name Jesse 'The Body' continued to appear with some regularity.

Question: Why did he decide not to run?
Self-contained rewrite: Why did Jesse Ventura decide not to run for a second term as Governor of Minnesota?