Today is Minnesota Senator Al Franken's Birthday. In honor of that, I'm reposting this historically accurate and important essay, which first appeared on this blog on April 23, 2009 at 3:56PM:
I personally put Al Franken in the Senate
Al Franken is about to be seated as the Junior...
It wasn't fraud.
But as far as Franken staying a senator goes?
Anybody who can't beat a brain-dead psychopath and right-wing looney-toons like Norm Coleman by at LEAST ten-to-one really should find another line of work.
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I just got the following email from Al Franken:
Dear Greg, Believe me, the last thing a Vikings fan like me would ever think to support is something called a "Cheddarbomb."
But while the Packers may be our rival, I'd do just about anything to help out my friend Russ Feingold.
His...
Al Franken allies with Tom Coburn to oppose Uganda's death-to-homosexuals bill
Sen. Al Franken has signed on to a Senate resolution condemning a bill before Uganda's Parliament that would outlaw homosexuality and make it a crime punishable by death. (Hat tip: Minnesota Independent.)
What...
Al Franken allies with Tom Coburn to oppose Uganda's death-to-homosexuals bill
Sen. Al Franken has signed on to a Senate resolution condemning a bill before Uganda's Parliament that would outlaw homosexuality and make it a crime punishable by death. (Hat tip: Minnesota Independent.)
What makes...
I think he needs one.
http://tpmlivewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/12/franken-cuts-lieberman-off-wont-let-him-finish-floor-speech.php
Yeah what the hell maybe it's time for a senate floor brawl. If John could get his hands on the little weazel it'd be all over.
... or ... Republicans Attack Franken for Opposing Rape
No, no ... maybe this ..
Thirty Senate Republicans Prefer Rape over Justice
Or perhaps ...
Al Franken Does Right Thing: Republicans Get Mad
Oh, forget it. I'll never decide on a title for this post. Just watch the story:
Read...
... or ... Republicans Attack Franken for Opposing Rape
No, no ... maybe this ..
Thirty Senate Republicans Prefer Rape over Justice
Or perhaps ...
Al Franken Does Right Thing: Republicans Get Mad
Oh, forget it. I'll never decide on a title for this post. Just watch the story...
... or ... Republicans Attack Franken for Opposing Rape
No, no ... maybe this ..
Thirty Senate Republicans Prefer Rape over Justice
Or perhaps ...
Al Franken Does Right Thing: Republicans Get Mad
Oh, forget it. I'll never decide on a title for this post. Just watch the story...
Al Franken won. There are those who just don't want to face or know how to take defeat. Let's hope that the voters of Minnesota won't allow another "selection" from the bench to happen again.