Posted on 11/02/2005 12:14:42 PM PST by NewMediaFan
If Al Franken decides to pursue a career in politics, he won't count on support from the religious right.
In fact, some conservative evangelical Christians might pray for his defeat.
Some might even pray for his mortal soul. Also Online
Al Franken's official Web site
Air America Radio's official Web site
Al Franken fan site
Mr. Franken, the smart aleck extraordinaire who first gained fame as a writer and cast member on Saturday Night Live, says he's eyeing a run for the U.S. Senate from his home state of Minnesota in 2006 or 2008.
He would be at least as provocative a candidate as Arnold Schwarzenegger, California's Republican governor. And he'd be at least as funny as Jesse Ventura, the wrestler who governed Minnesota from 1999 to 2003.
In any case, a Franken candidacy would surely attract national attention.
While he decides, the Harvard Lampoon alum is hard at work with The Al Franken Show, broadcast on the Air America radio network. In Dallas, it can be heard weekdays from noon to 3 p.m. on KXEB-AM (910). His latest book, The Truth (with jokes) (Dutton Adult, $25.95), hit the shelves Tuesday.
Part funnyman, part serious social observer, Mr. Franken has become a go-to voice for liberal America. He spoke by phone with Special Contributor Holly Lebowitz Rossi, touching on politics, his Jewish upbringing, and the scariest man on the religious right. Here are excerpts...
(Excerpt) Read more at dallasnews.com ...
Only the undead. Better warn your brother.
-In fact, some conservative evangelical Christians might pray for his defeat.-
Oh, c'mon - I hardly think prayers will be needed.
Is it possible that the state that gave us Wellstone could now give us gallstone?
"Hard at Work" implies he is geting paid. I wonder what non profit organization is being robbed to accomplish this.
In Dallas, it can be heard weekdays from noon to 3 p.m. on KXEB-AM (910).
...And if you would only tune in, maybe they won't be LAST PLACE in the DFW Metroplex Arbitron ratings. Please tune in...Please!!! Don't make us steal fron the children again!!!
Al is too scared to run anyway.
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