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AUDIO: Franken Takes Clown Comment As A "Compliment"
Real Clear Politics ^ | July 2, 2009 | Real Clear Politics

Posted on 07/02/2009 7:54:47 AM PDT by ianschwartz

Senator-elect Al Franken (D-MN) on Sen. Inhofe calling him a clown: "I don't know how Sen. Inhofe regards clowns, but it might be an incredible compliment."

Franken calls Judge Sotomayor a "mainstream" candidate for the Supreme Court.

Franken also says he will support the Employee Free Choice Act. Franken is a strong union supporter. The Senator-elect also hints he will support Obama's plan for health reform.

(Excerpt) Read more at realclearpolitics.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Political Humor/Cartoons; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: alfranken

1 posted on 07/02/2009 7:54:47 AM PDT by ianschwartz
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To: ianschwartz

Shocking that the do as I say not as I do Senator will back the policies of the do as I say not as I do President.


2 posted on 07/02/2009 7:57:35 AM PDT by Jim from C-Town
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To: ianschwartz

As a clown myself (mostly done for charity these days), I resent this anus being called a clown.


3 posted on 07/02/2009 7:59:04 AM PDT by MortMan (Power without responsibility-the prerogative of the harlot throughout the ages. - Rudyard Kipling)
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To: ianschwartz

Demo HQ in Minnesota...

“Look we have had a professioanl wrestler for Guv, a professional clown for a Senator...how do we top that?”

Staffer: “How about a mime for the House of Reps?”

HQ: “I think we could make that work! I really do!”


4 posted on 07/02/2009 8:00:40 AM PDT by texmexis best (uency)
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To: ianschwartz

Then apparently you didn’t read his statement ‘clown’!

““I didn’t mean to be disrespectful. I don’t know the guy, but … for a living he is a clown,’’ the senator said.

“That’s what he does for a living.’’ “


5 posted on 07/02/2009 8:01:59 AM PDT by Bigh4u2 (Denial is the first requirement to be a liberal)
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To: ianschwartz
I make a motion that every Al Frankin thread include his official Senate photo

Stuffed bear administers the oath of office to Sen Frankin

6 posted on 07/02/2009 8:05:01 AM PDT by YankeeReb
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To: YankeeReb

I think you should avoid using the phrase “make a motion” in the same post with a pic of a grown man in a diaper.


7 posted on 07/02/2009 8:07:36 AM PDT by Joe 6-pack (Que me amat, amet et canem meum)
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To: ianschwartz

What is wrong with that state?


8 posted on 07/02/2009 8:10:51 AM PDT by Titus-Maximus (Light from Light)
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To: ianschwartz

I figure that his election was because of one of two things. (or both) Either the people of the state are totally stupid or the election was rigged. This is the best they could do? This guy is what we have resigned ourselves to when it comes to a United States Senator?


9 posted on 07/02/2009 8:15:25 AM PDT by RC2
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To: ianschwartz

“I don’t know how Sen. Inhofe regards clowns, but it might be an incredible compliment.”

Actually it insults clowns you big Asshat!


10 posted on 07/02/2009 8:16:37 AM PDT by AngelesCrestHighway
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To: ianschwartz

I’ll send $20 to Inhofe if he manages to get Franken to punch him in the face on the Senate floor.


11 posted on 07/02/2009 8:17:40 AM PDT by gore_sux (Al Franken - Preferred by Minnesota Educated Somali Pirates and Suicide Bombers Everywhere)
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To: YankeeReb

That’s not a clown. That’s a freak.


12 posted on 07/02/2009 8:23:59 AM PDT by aheckle
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To: Joe 6-pack

Hey, we could use a little humor in the Senate! Maybe he will brighten things up and, in time, wake up to the corruption and waste of his fellow democrats and go Blue Dog. We can but hope.


13 posted on 07/02/2009 8:29:59 AM PDT by Forward the Light Brigade (Into the Jaws of H*ll)
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To: ianschwartz

Franken is more of a sewer clown, considering his ideological standpoint.




But he is in good company.

14 posted on 07/02/2009 8:38:53 AM PDT by jacknhoo (Luke 12:51. Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.)
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To: ianschwartz

I predict this idiot will be gone from the Senate before his term is up. For starters, he’ll likely try to punch Leader Boehner’s lights out, and he’ll be arrested for assault and battery.


15 posted on 07/02/2009 8:42:29 AM PDT by Signalman
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To: ianschwartz

OK, Franken - you’re an asshole. You can be sure that’s not a compliment.


16 posted on 07/02/2009 8:46:33 AM PDT by reagan_fanatic (When you put Democrats in charge, stupid things happen)
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