Al Franken for US Senate

[Brown]

According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Al Franken is "exploring the idea of moving back to the state [of Minnesota] to run against Republican Sen. Norm Coleman in 2008."

Far-fetched? Have you forgotten who Minnesotans elected as governor a few years ago?

 

[American]

I'm sure voters all read The Smoking Gun:

In June, Franken wrote to Ashcroft seeking the AG's story for "Savin' It," which the performer described as a book "about abstinence programs in our public schools." On its face, the letter (which you'll find below) reads like a joke, with Franken advising Ashcroft to "share a moment when you were tempted to have sex, but were able to overcome your urges through willpower and strength of character. Be funny!" Franken also asked, "Did a young woman ever think you were homosexual just because you wouldn't have sex with her? Be serious!"

The comedian also apologized for writing on Harvard letterhead: "My biggest regret is sending the letter on Shorenstein Center stationery."

Biggest regret wasn't saying it, but saying it on Harvard letterhead.

 

[corplinx]

According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Al Franken is "exploring the idea of moving back to the state [of Minnesota] to run against Republican Sen. Norm Coleman in 2008."

Far-fetched? Have you forgotten who Minnesotans elected as governor a few years ago?

I just think Al Franken is overestimating his star power. Coleman is the sort of progressive republican which is becoming popular in the northern, western, and northeastern states.
Giuliani, Bloomberg, Schwartzenegger, Coleman. If Walter "the patron saint of Minnesota" Mondale couldn't take out Coleman, I doubt a guy with a failed sitcom and his best work over 20 years ago can.

 

[Cain]

I'm sure voters all read The Smoking Gun:

Biggest regret wasn't saying it, but saying it on Harvard letterhead.

Yes, that's exactly correct. There is no regret (as there shouldn't be) in sending out that letter. What's your point?

It's too soon for anyone to seriously consider running four years from now. I'd rather see Franken run a thriving radio show.

 

[American]

Yes, that's exactly correct. There is no regret (as there shouldn't be) in sending out that letter. What's your point?

I don't expect a fag like you to understand why it was wrong.

 

[Cain]

*chuckles*

I like your avatar because it sorta captures your personality. Mine is still better, of course, but yours ain't bad.

 

[Hexxenhammer]

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I just think Al Franken is overestimating his star power. Coleman is the sort of progressive republican which is becoming popular in the northern, western, and northeastern states.
Giuliani, Bloomberg, Schwartzenegger, Coleman. If Walter "the patron saint of Minnesota" Mondale couldn't take out Coleman, I doubt a guy with a failed sitcom and his best work over 20 years ago can.

I'm a Minnesotan, and Coleman is a lapdog for Bush. Handpicked by Bush, supported by Bush, and he knows where his bread is buttered. He said he wouldn't support drilling in ANWAR but they're throwing some pork his way and now he's all for it. Coleman is first and foremost a politician who does everything in his power to GET ELECTED. I don't think he cares much after that as long as he keeps his power.

 

[fishbob]

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In June, Franken wrote to Ashcroft seeking the AG's story for "Savin' It," which the performer described as a book "about abstinence programs in our public schools." On its face, the letter (which you'll find below) reads like a joke, with Franken advising Ashcroft to "share a moment when you were tempted to have sex, but were able to overcome your urges through willpower and strength of character. Be funny!" Franken also asked, "Did a young woman ever think you were homosexual just because you wouldn't have sex with her? Be serious!"
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HAHAHAHA

A comic "with a failed sitcom and his best work over 20 years ago" sent this to a political appointee that lost an election to a dead guy.

Unbunch your panties, Merkin. The world would be a poorer place if that had NOT been written.

 

[c0rbin]

I agree. Funny stuff.

Anyone read that book? I read it over a weekend and thought it was pretty funny.

Well documented too.

 

[Romeo]

It would be fun to see SNL parody Franken.

 

[Dorian Gray]

It's a secret deal between Franken and Bill O'Reilly. O'Reilly mentions Franken's name and book and brings up a lawsuit fated to lose to sell more of Franken's books, and Franken becomes governor of Minnesota providing O'Reily with material for the next four years.

 

[American]

*chuckles*

I like your avatar because it sorta captures your personality. Mine is still better, of course, but yours ain't bad.

Will you be my friend? I drove all mine away. I'd like to be friends with you, just don't let the whole gay thing rub off on me. I have a girlfriend now, and she'd be really pissed if I suddenly had some kind of new experience.

And let's not talk politics no more, 'cause I always get a giant urge to start smashing things when we do. I got some nice things on my desk, and I don't wanna break nothing all on account of your stupid views...

 

[Tmy]

Isnt Coleman a carpetbagging native New Yorker?

I think all celebrities should be politicians. Then all of politics can be one big sitcom.

 

[Hexxenhammer]

Isnt Coleman a carpetbagging native New Yorker?

New York or Boston or something, yeah. He's from the move until you find a place that will elect you school of politics. Just to show I'm not partisan, Hillary Clinton would be in that school too.

 

[Tmy]

And wasnt Coleman that jerkass who ran for Mayor of St. Paul, and right after he won he bailed in order to run for Govenor. Jerk.

 

[nightwind]

Franken

I would like to see Franken run for office. Just to see the histerics that would go on with the conservative talk shows, etc. I can just hear O'Reilly and Hannity now. Gosh this would be torture listening to them go on about this. Nah, nah, nay, nay, ...........

 

[corplinx]

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I'm a Minnesotan, and Coleman is a lapdog for Bush.

I'm a Tennessean, and Coleman is one the few people taking on cyber privacy and rights. Not a very big issue on the adminsitration's list of things.

He probably switched his opinion on anwar because the facts show drilling in anwar is a good idea. Nah, thats too mundane an answer. It must be because he is Bush's stooge. Yeah.

 

[Tricky]

Anwar?

He probably switched his opinion on anwar because the facts show drilling in anwar is a good idea.

[derail]What facts are those? Drilling in Anwar (right now) is an absolutely terrible idea (and not because of the environmental issues). There is probably not a great amount of oil and gas there, and what there is should be used as a strategic reserve to prevent OPEC from twisting our arms even more badly.

I know this sounds typically American, but I think we should burn their oil first.[/derail]