Elect me to the Senate, because I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and doggonit, people like me.
Posted on 12/05/2007 11:39:35 AM PST by Anti-Bubba182
Franken announced in February his candidacy as a Democratic contender for the U.S. senate seat now held by first-term Republican Sen. Norm Coleman, who many see as one of the most vulnerable national incumbents, The New York Times reports.
Franken is in a competitive race for Coleman's seat with Mike Ciresi, a lawyer who has run for the job previously.
Franken lobbies potential voters to support his claim the former comedian is a serious contender, arguing his political commentary as of late offers credibility.
Franken and Ciresi are both impressive fundraisers, raising $1.89 million and $1.7 million, respectively, the Times said.........."
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I can believe that, there wasn't much funny in his comedy.
Bingo. I was going to post “Nothing funny about Al’s radio show”.
Al Franken did comedy?.....
Al Franken is a big fat idiot.
If Franken gets into the general he could be a problem. One of those swing for the fences campaigns. Have to keep him out of the Senate, so I, at least, will get Coleman some funding after the primary.
Someone should find one of several old Saturday Night Live segments where Al wraps up the skit with “Brought to you by the Communist Party of America”
I like Ben Stein, but he is Poop du jour for this one.
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