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Democrats wave Franken as trophy over limping GOP
AP ^ | 7.7.09 | LAURIE KELLMAN,

Posted on 07/07/2009 8:27:24 PM PDT by trumandogz

WASHINGTON – Turns out that not-funny senator bit was an act. "I'm an extremely good-looking person," satirist-turned-senator Al Franken cracked as photographers snapped his picture Tuesday after he took the oath of office. Funny, ha-ha. But the Senate can be funny-odd, too, not to mention unforgiving. Even as some Democrats insisted that Franken's vote as the 60th senator in their party could make it harder, not easier, to pass bills, they rewarded the man who delivered the alleged burden of a supermajority with an illustrious debut.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Minnesota
KEYWORDS: chromosomedamage; franken
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To: trumandogz
We now have the two ugliest senators in the US. Also Frankinfraud and MN. Supreme court stole the election.
21 posted on 07/07/2009 9:04:50 PM PDT by Brimack34 (I hate people that hate Palin)
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To: trumandogz
Minnesota, this is your United States Senator. Proud of yourselves? I wouldn't be.
22 posted on 07/07/2009 9:24:23 PM PDT by NaughtiusMaximus (This tagline temporarily closed until I finish building my deck.)
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To: VRWC For Truth
At least 50% of the GOP is Democrat. Both parties need to be sent packing. Throw the bums out.


Here's to You Sarah


Go Sarah Go!
Run Sarah Run!!

23 posted on 07/07/2009 9:35:48 PM PDT by B-Cause (It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived.)
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To: trumandogz

...so when is the Republican leadership going to decide that it’s “big tent” strategy isn’t working?


24 posted on 07/07/2009 9:47:49 PM PDT by Tzimisce (No thanks. We have enough government already. - The Tick)
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To: trumandogz

Senator Stupid (D- Acorn)


25 posted on 07/07/2009 11:05:22 PM PDT by headstamp 2
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Wave the fat head loud and proud rats! Republicans are going to make him your mascot.


26 posted on 07/08/2009 12:00:23 AM PDT by SaraJohnson
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Behind the curve; just wait until the below 50% approval starts registering for Obama. There’s likely to be a quick slide to 40%.


27 posted on 07/08/2009 2:42:07 AM PDT by gusopol3
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