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43. As far as I know, he is still contemplating his options.

Thu Nov 22, 2018, 01:55 PM

Nov 2018

If all goes well, I will have a concrete word in late January if not sooner, though whether or not it will be "on the record," I don't know. We have all seen what a haphazard smear campaign made up out of thin air can do if timed right and blessed (if you can call it that) with a little luck and some shamefully spineless behavior by some of our (otherwise-) best Senators.

My ideal solution would be for his stand-in, Tina Smith, to resign, and for the Governor of Minnesota to appoint Al for the rest of "her (really his)" term (or until the next special election, whatever the Minnesota State Constitution mandates). I will pass on the universal-but-one good wishes from this board, anyway.

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From Al Franken with Thanks. [View all] Guilded Lilly Nov 2018 OP

Of course it is "ok" and very very much appreciated. I hope Al knows how much he is loved & missed. hlthe2b Nov 2018 #1

Franklin was a casuality of the fascist cabel that is in the command of our nation. olegramps Nov 2018 #20

I might add: Franken was a casualty of media and arts illiteracy in the USA DemocracyMouse Nov 2018 #37

As far as the incident they were just horseing around. She wasn't offened unil it payed off. olegramps Nov 2018 #45

Diito that! DemocracyMouse Nov 2018 #46

Wonderful post! Thank you! nt scarletwoman Nov 2018 #61

He was the best! Guilded Lilly Nov 2018 #48

Love it. Happy Thanksgiving Al and Franni and family. Zoonart Nov 2018 #2

Still can be. James48 Nov 2018 #8

Its not too late. He's just been tested. Its time to re-elect him to the Senate. marble falls Nov 2018 #9

From your mouth to God's ears. Zoonart Nov 2018 #10

He should run for Governor of Minnesota first Trumpocalypse Nov 2018 #14

Not a bad idea! marble falls Nov 2018 #55

Yes Yes Yes! fierywoman Nov 2018 #52

Thank you for posting this! scarletwoman Nov 2018 #3

I know....he was my Senator as well, and I will never get over the railroad job done on him. a kennedy Nov 2018 #5

I'll never forget either. We were all ROBBED. calimary Nov 2018 #21

I will not forget either. xxqqqzme Nov 2018 #34

Me, neither. Miss him still. Guilded Lilly Nov 2018 #49

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Thanks for sharing this! Franken was railroaded... NurseJackie Nov 2018 #6

A Senate ethics investigation Trumpocalypse Nov 2018 #16

... NurseJackie Nov 2018 #18

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LOL! NurseJackie Nov 2018 #39

Yes it would have dsc Nov 2018 #38

He is sorely missed. And needed. Guilded Lilly Nov 2018 #50

When will he run again!!! marble falls Nov 2018 #7

"I still miss being in the fight every day, and while I'm certainly not running for anything, pazzyanne Nov 2018 #11

Its a small light, but I'll take it! marble falls Nov 2018 #12

Perhaps the next Democratic President will include him in his/her cabinet. GoCubsGo Nov 2018 #13

I was thinking the same thing Buckeyeblue Nov 2018 #19

I love this idea! karin_sj Nov 2018 #25

I get the impression that the Democratic Party broke his heart LiberalLovinLug Nov 2018 #47

That grandstanding pile on broke mine. Jakes Progress Nov 2018 #54

He was a great Senator The Wizard Nov 2018 #15

Yes he was railroaded Trumpocalypse Nov 2018 #36

Maybe. But he did a lot of stuff behind the scenes for his constituents. PatrickforO Nov 2018 #42

Please come back! zentrum Nov 2018 #17

Miss Him MrGrieves Nov 2018 #22

You're the best, Al. mountain grammy Nov 2018 #23

I sure miss him karin_sj Nov 2018 #24

Maybe he can take Klobuchar's seat in two years. Bleacher Creature Nov 2018 #26

Like it. 😉 LakeArenal Nov 2018 #30

I keep hoping for a Klobuchar/Swalwell ticket in 2020. BlueInRedHell Nov 2018 #56

I like that riverwalker Nov 2018 #57

What a truly, wonderful human nt ThingsGottaChange Nov 2018 #27

One of the best. gademocrat7 Nov 2018 #28

Run again, Al! Greybnk48 Nov 2018 #29

Left a tear in my eye. I love everything he said. LakeArenal Nov 2018 #31

Such a goddamn shame. Fuzzpope Nov 2018 #32

Thank you, Al for a beautiful Thanksgiving message. KY_EnviroGuy Nov 2018 #33

Thanks!!! nt LAS14 Nov 2018 #40

Al Franken's senate career was cut short, and it was very sad. PatrickforO Nov 2018 #41

As far as I know, he is still contemplating his options. DFW Nov 2018 #43

I love this guy and hate that he is off the front lines. Nt BootinUp Nov 2018 #44

Luv ya Al Franken oasis Nov 2018 #51

Al Franken should return to radio. Eric J in MN Nov 2018 #53

I "liked" his FB accounts (2 of 'em). I didn't know he had a FB page. So thanks! A lovely msg by him Honeycombe8 Nov 2018 #58

Beautifully Eloquently written, Al Franken! Cha Nov 2018 #59

Thank you for sharing! n/t Niagara Nov 2018 #60

I saw Franken twice last night while watching BigmanPigman Nov 2018 #62