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In reply to the discussion: Klobuchar Considered for Biden Cabinet Post [View all]Happy Hoosier
(7,285 posts)32. Al Franken!!
Bring back Al.
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Please do this, Joe, AND maybe Al Franken will appointed to fill the Senate vacancy! nt
spooky3
Nov 2020
#1
Appointed senators don't do well in follow up elections. According to .538
Hassin Bin Sober
Nov 2020
#19
No, it is not worth the risk. It was his choice to resign rather than fight.
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#39
2020 Minnesota Statutes / 204D.28 UNITED STATES SENATE VACANCY; MANNER OF FILLING
SMC22307
Nov 2020
#13
No, we can't be sure...it is a mid term year that she will run ...bad time for the party in power...
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#40
Would he want it after so many of his colleagues stabbed him in the back?
The Velveteen Ocelot
Nov 2020
#18
I like Amy but I thought the Biden team had an informal "ban" on considering any current Senators...
dixiechiken1
Nov 2020
#10
The Senate is way more important than any cabinet positon...it will make or break Biden's
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#41
She would not get AG, remember why she ruled herself out for VP (bad racial justice record as
Celerity
Nov 2020
#38
Senators need to stay in the Senate. Amy Klobuchar is probably floating this herself
octoberlib
Nov 2020
#50