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60. No he should run for Governor

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Fri Nov 30, 2018, 02:56 PM

Nov 2018

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Ex-Sen. Al Franken takes first steps back into public arena [View all] DonViejo Nov 2018 OP

Please come on back to the Senate. We are waiting! allgood33 Nov 2018 #1

He was a famous political comedian before being Hortensis Nov 2018 #24

He really should have a Cable show... Mars and Minerva Nov 2018 #39

(!) I'd love it. Hortensis Nov 2018 #40

I attended his Radio Show live in 2004 or 2005. sfwriter Dec 2018 #126

Hear, hear! ananda Nov 2018 #26

No he should run for Governor Trumpocalypse Nov 2018 #60

Which Democratic Senator should he run against? brooklynite Nov 2018 #64

Aye !!! n/t wroberts189 Nov 2018 #78

Al should move to New York and run against Kirsten Gillibrand for her NY Senate seat... InAbLuEsTaTe Nov 2018 #2

Other than SNL what ties does he have to New York? dsc Nov 2018 #4

I agree, Al should publicly commit to moving to NY... hope he does. InAbLuEsTaTe Nov 2018 #6

He was born there, but moved to MN when he was four. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2018 #7

didn't know that dsc Nov 2018 #11

Great time to move back to his roots. InAbLuEsTaTe Nov 2018 #13

His roots are in MN geardaddy Nov 2018 #35

He lived in New York for a very long time. HootieMcBoob Nov 2018 #30

He grew up in Minnesota and graduated from high school here. He also cut his teeth in comedy here. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2018 #31

Between the 2 NY Jews, Franken was the only one who grew up in Minnesota IronLionZion Nov 2018 #37

As he said, the choice was clear. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2018 #51

While Gillibrand deserves that, I'd prefer she remain in her seat, go no further, and Al wins hlthe2b Nov 2018 #9

Agree. I want Gilli to stick to her electorate. LakeArenal Nov 2018 #22

Sacrifice others at the altar of blatant personal ambition? Trumpocalypse Nov 2018 #59

+1 n/t wroberts189 Nov 2018 #82

You know that Gillibrand overwhelmingly won her seat back yes? JHan Nov 2018 #17

:) Speaking of messages, wonder how many Hortensis Nov 2018 #43

That would be the epitome of a carpetbagger, he would go down in flames Tarc Nov 2018 #27

I love how people stand up for those accused of sexual harassment against those that Renew Deal Nov 2018 #33

Note the word "ACCUSED", not charged or convicted. George II Nov 2018 #41

An excellent observation. Clearly you're not alone in that either. NurseJackie Nov 2018 #66

I love how people refuse to fight for DUE PROCESS for those acused of sexual harassment... InAbLuEsTaTe Nov 2018 #71

He admitted wrongdoing Renew Deal Nov 2018 #74

I respectfully disagree... based on reports I read, it sure seems like he was unfairly railroaded InAbLuEsTaTe Nov 2018 #75

+1 wroberts189 Nov 2018 #77

And do you really think the republicans Trumpocalypse Nov 2018 #94

Don't get the logic there... ANY due process is still better than NONE AT ALL. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #102

Not if the GOP Senators Trumpocalypse Dec 2018 #103

So not true...due process applies to civil disputes & matters involving administrative procedures... InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #105

But not to political Trumpocalypse Dec 2018 #108

Wrong again, sorry... political Senate hearings most certainly can be subject to varying degrees InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #109

Nope Trumpocalypse Dec 2018 #113

I tried... good luck in your law career, you'll need it. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #115

When you respect facts Trumpocalypse Dec 2018 #120

Post where he admitted to wrongdoing wellst0nev0ter Dec 2018 #130

Here you go... Renew Deal Dec 2018 #143

Errp, try again wellst0nev0ter Dec 2018 #145

Lol Renew Deal Dec 2018 #146

For what it's worth I believe Sen. Franken was GWC58 Dec 2018 #128

Accused by a Birther wellst0nev0ter Dec 2018 #129

Exactly! realmirage Dec 2018 #144

If you remember True Blue American Nov 2018 #46

Love this idea!!!!! BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2018 #57

Wish I lived in New York... I would vote for Al too in a heartbeat if he ran. InAbLuEsTaTe Nov 2018 #73

He'd have to wait 6 years Trumpocalypse Nov 2018 #58

He should run against Schumer. Trumpocalypse Nov 2018 #62

Yeeeeeeesssss! Baitball Blogger Nov 2018 #3

i will always believe he was railroaded barbtries Nov 2018 #5

With a doubt he was railroaded... certainly one of my favorite Senators. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #106

Why not for Amy Klobuchar's seat, as she's running for POTUS in 2020...... a kennedy Nov 2018 #8

If she is elected President Trumpocalypse Nov 2018 #61

We need your voice. Yes!!!! Guilded Lilly Nov 2018 #10

The country needs you Al! workinclasszero Nov 2018 #12

Which podcast? Delmette2.0 Nov 2018 #14

Here is a link Eric J in MN Nov 2018 #16

Thank you ! Delmette2.0 Nov 2018 #19

You're welcome. NT Eric J in MN Nov 2018 #20

Run for PRESIDENT Le Gaucher Nov 2018 #15

He can always write and do comedy. Zing Zing Zingbah Nov 2018 #18

If we elect a Democratic president in 2020 Eric J in MN Nov 2018 #21

Maybe Al should be the one in a Cabinet. LakeArenal Nov 2018 #23

Or, perhaps, Bernie's VP... though Elizabeth would be my first choice. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #116

We need Al Franken Gothmog Nov 2018 #25

+1 n/t wroberts189 Nov 2018 #79

I'm fine with Franken returning, but he was still right to apologize & resign Tarc Nov 2018 #28

A public apology by Franken, along with a senatorial censure, would have been an adequate punishment Paladin Nov 2018 #34

Perhaps some of the tirades are misogynist, but consider: PatrickforO Nov 2018 #42

Due process doesn't matter in the court of public opinion... cynatnite Nov 2018 #48

Franken did not decide to avoid an ethic investigation--he actually REQUESTED the investigation. StevieM Nov 2018 #54

It was his choice still... cynatnite Nov 2018 #67

I don't see how you can call that a choice. He was railroaded. StevieM Nov 2018 #72

I watched his speech... cynatnite Nov 2018 #96

I don't believe that Franken had any victims to attack. (eom) StevieM Dec 2018 #104

Because all the women lied, right? cynatnite Dec 2018 #117

Franken did not acknowledge the truthfullness of the stories--he disputed them. StevieM Dec 2018 #118

Franken's resignation stopped the investigation... cynatnite Dec 2018 #119

He wasn't given a choice. His resignation was demanded and the demands were accompanied by threats. StevieM Dec 2018 #121

I'm not saying there isn't good in the guy or not acknowledge the good things he did... cynatnite Dec 2018 #122

Fine but I totally disagree. I don't believe he had a real choice, at least not one that can be StevieM Dec 2018 #123

THIS!!!! +1,000 InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #107

Was just about to post everything you did Charlotte Little Nov 2018 #52

Well there aren't many who are doing what you are doing. MrsCoffee Nov 2018 #53

Gillibrand singles herself out Charlotte Little Nov 2018 #56

Due process is moot when the accused admits it happened, apologizes, and resigns Tarc Nov 2018 #69

Al Franken did not admit the accusations were true. He disputed them. StevieM Nov 2018 #87

If you heard or read Franken's resignation speech, you'd know that your post is untrue. Denzil_DC Nov 2018 #89

I watched video of all of Franken's comments, and that's not my take on it. PatrickforO Nov 2018 #91

It was coordinated and Gillibrand was chosen to go first. tammywammy Nov 2018 #83

i do...every senator that was on the list showed a lack of judgement questionseverything Nov 2018 #85

Your question makes me think of those old monster movies where the villagers all light torches, get PatrickforO Nov 2018 #93

I am not willing to give Gillibrand a pass because she's a woman. MicaelS Nov 2018 #63

I think the criticism goes too far sometimes... cynatnite Nov 2018 #68

Sounds like you're arguing for equality... seems reasonable. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #110

We need his strong voice... NOW more than ever before. NurseJackie Nov 2018 #29

+1000 OnDoutside Nov 2018 #50

I'm surprised Gillibrand didn't demand that he check liberalhistorian Nov 2018 #32

I Miss Franken's Voice & Would Welcome Him Back in the Public Arena in Whatever Manner He Chooses dlk Nov 2018 #36

There will be more from him, not less. DFW Nov 2018 #55

That was a right-wing smear job and our leadership fell for it hook, line and sinker. PatrickforO Nov 2018 #38

Franken actually did what he was accused of doing Tarc Nov 2018 #70

if by doing what he was accused of questionseverything Nov 2018 #84

Sorry to see that you trivialize sexual misconduct Tarc Nov 2018 #97

i dont know what "us" you refer to questionseverything Dec 2018 #114

I'm sorry that you do not take seriously the claims of harassment victims Tarc Dec 2018 #125

And some seem to conveniently ignore Franken's resignation speech. Like you apparently have. Denzil_DC Nov 2018 #90

You really don't understand what Franken actually said. Pity. Tarc Nov 2018 #98

I can actually read and don't have an obvious agenda. Denzil_DC Dec 2018 #99

In fact, they didn't. When you can man up and admit that others may be right Tarc Dec 2018 #100

Quote, for the evidently hard of comprehension: Denzil_DC Dec 2018 #101

You're still struggling to grasp this point, I see. Tarc Dec 2018 #124

"This is the sort of thing that will be weeded out of the party in time, though." Denzil_DC Dec 2018 #127

If you cannot see the huge gulf of difference in how people in the DU treat a man Tarc Dec 2018 #131

That has nothing to do with your repeatedly posting untruths, no matter how much you try to wriggle. Denzil_DC Dec 2018 #135

I've tried to educate you to no avail Tarc Dec 2018 #136

I can assure you that you have nothing to teach me, nor anybody else here, by the look of it. Denzil_DC Dec 2018 #142

Well clearly you aren't the one who is right. LisaL Dec 2018 #112

So...then we're going to utterly crucify the career of a man who PatrickforO Dec 2018 #133

The key word there is "inappropriately" Tarc Dec 2018 #137

What about the 37 other Senators? Trumpocalypse Dec 2018 #138

Look at my other posts. I go line by line on each one. n/t PatrickforO Dec 2018 #139

What about my other questions? Trumpocalypse Dec 2018 #140

So all 8 women were GOP operatives? Trumpocalypse Dec 2018 #132

All 8? Trumpocalypse Dec 2018 #141

Go Al! Faux pas Nov 2018 #44

I've been an Al fan for years. I support him in any endeavor he undertakes. dem4decades Nov 2018 #45

FRANKEN SINGLED OUT TO COVER FOR TRUMP Jimvanhise Nov 2018 #47

Good man, Al ! Will look forward to listening to this podcast (and more !). OnDoutside Nov 2018 #49

The photo didn't show him pretending to grope her breasts, ... JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 2018 #65

come on in.. the water is warm ! joet67 Nov 2018 #76

It was a right wing hit job because he was an effective progressive voice. Just like Gary Hart n/t wroberts189 Nov 2018 #80

I completely agree. But you accidentally put "n/t" in the title of your post and then went on StevieM Nov 2018 #88

Progressives sure seem to unfairly get thrown under the bus with more ease than most. Why is that? InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #111

Democrats that fall for pubs trickery ...they need to be voted out. Outrageous ignorance !! n/t wroberts189 Nov 2018 #81

All 38? Trumpocalypse Nov 2018 #95

GOP operatives won't like this one bit. Kingofalldems Nov 2018 #86

He should move next door to Wisconsin Apollyonus Nov 2018 #92

Johnson's not up until 2022... brooklynite Dec 2018 #134