Jesse Ventura By Jim Mone, AP WASHINGTON (AP)  Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura is declining to definitevely answer just yet whether he's running for Senate. National Public Radio on Wednesday reported that Ventura says he's running for the seat, quoting him as saying "I run" because of Senator Norm Coleman's support for the Iraq war. But Ventura tells The Associated Press he had been speaking hypothetically. POLITICS BLOG: Ventura entering Senate ring? Ventura says in responding to the NPR reporter's question about why he would run, "I gave him the reasons why I would run. But I said ultimately, it will come down to whether I want to change my lifestyle and go to that lifestyle or not." ABC News followed up with a blog item headlined, "Jesse Ventura To Run for Senate," citing the NPR report. Ventura says bluntly that no one knows whether he will run — not even his wife. He says the decision won't be made until next Tuesday, the filing deadline. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Guidelines: You share in the USA TODAY community, so please keep your comments smart and civil. Don't attack other readers personally, and keep your language decent. Use the "Report Abuse" button to make a difference. You share in the USA TODAY community, so please keep your comments smart and civil. Don't attack other readers personally, and keep your language decent. Use the "Report Abuse" button to make a difference. Read more