Yes, it's real. Gov. Ventura said on Judge Napolitano's show that he would run for President if the Libertarians asked him. Man, that would be fun.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwKV9TXlp7c
Now before you start flaming me saying I am supporting Ventura, let me just tell you I am not. I sincerely hope the Libertarians choose Gary Johnson. Ventura would cause the Libertarians more problems than he would solve.
Since the Americans United group is looking for a moderate to liberal candidate to run against the Democrats and Republicans, the chances of a Libertarian victory are increased. The chances are very small, but better than they have been in the past.
So if you think I am supporting Ventura for President, I am not. I do think he would add a hell of a lot of fun to the race, and if my choices were among Obama and Romney (or most of the other Republicans) and whoever Americans United select, I will show up early and vote often for Jesse Ventura.