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- Al Franken is an IdiotAs the clock ticks down, Democrats are ramping up the politically motivated fear theater. Obama only threatened Social Security checks to scare seniors. Pelosi says she's trying to save the planet. Al played the 9-11 trump-card.
Book Review: Oh the Things I Know! by Al FrankenReview of the humor book Oh the Things I Know! by comedian turned Senator Al Franken. Not very political or controversial, and unfortunately only mildly funny. More lightly amusing than laugh out loud material. OK, but far from his best work.
Al Franken May Have Been Elected to Senate by Voter Fraud, Study SuggestsA study done by an organization called Minnesota Majority suggests that Al Franken, of "Saturday Night Live" fame, was elected to the Senate on the basis of illegal votes by convicted felons in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.- Al Franken Resigns Senate SeatNewly elected Minnesota senator Democrat Al Franken quit the Senate this morning, claiming the job was not nearly as much fun as he anticipated.
- Swift Boat Ads Trigger Al Franken Confrontation with T. Boone PickensFive years after the Swift Boat ads helped derail the Kerry campaign, new Senator Al Franken was not happy that Swift Boat financeer T. Boone Pickens was allowed to speak to Democrats about wind energy on Thursday, triggering a confrontation afterwards.
- Al Franken: An SNL Comedian Becomes a U.S. SenatorAfter the drawn-out and controversial process of recounting votes, the former SNL comedian Al Franken is sworn in as the representative for Minnesota in the U.S. Senate, 238 after the election.
Al Franken Sworn in as the Democrats #60Al Franken sworn in as a senator July 7, 2009. What does it mean for the Democratic party and the entire Senate.- Al Franken Declared WinnerIn Political Drubbings like the one Franken and Coleman were involved in, Does Anyone Win?
- Al Franken Wins Senate Seat in MinnesotaAl Franken will soon be a member of the Senate it seems. It is a long time since November 4th so this victory will be especially sweet for Franken and the Democrats !
- Al Franken: Fun Trivia and Interesting FactsDid you know that Al Franken received a perfect score on the math section of the SATs? This and other trivia and fun facts are explored.
Al Franken Wins Minnesota Senate Seat in Vote Recount; Norm Coleman SuingIn a recount of the 2008 Minnesota Senate election, Al Franken comes away with the most votes -- and controversy.- Did Al Franken Finally Win the Minnesota Recount?The final decision by the Canvassing Board is due today. Will this be enough to send Franken to the Senate?
- Coleman vs. Franken: Give Victory to the UnderdogIf Norm Coleman had run a stronger campaign against Al Franken to keep his Minnesota U.S. Senate seat, he wouldn't have to worry about recounts.
- Senator Al Franken? 49-Vote Lead for Democrat Al FrankenThe recount continues in Minnesota. Will Franken win the Senate seat?
- Al Franken Recount Fight Moves to CourtsAl Franken's campaign claims he has a lead of 4 votes in the race for the Minnesota senate seat. Will Franken will this quest? Only time will tell.
- Will Al Franken Win Senate Seat? Recount Expected in MinnesotaAl Franken is behind by only 221 votes in the Minnesota Senate race. The Democrats need to win the pending 3 Senate races to gain the 60 votes needed to prevent filibusters in the Senate.
- Norm Coleman Vs. Al FrankenA campaign memorandum for Norm Coleman.
- Al Franken Falls Short, in Votes as Well as in HumorComics have a social license to issue outrageous political satire. They should not cross the line into serious politics.
- Al Franken Gets Nod for Senate RunAl Franken, former comedian and actor, has officially won the nomination of the Minnesota Farm Labor Democratic Party to run for the Senate seat now held by Norm Coleman. On close examination, Al Franken would seem to be an odd choice.
- Al Franken Begins Showdown with Norm Coleman for Minnesota Senate SeatComedian Al Franken took another step toward becoming a Minnesota Senator with a primary victory yesterday. Now he focuses on facing the incumbant Norm Coleman in November.
- Al Franken's Senate Run, His Old,Bad Jokes, and Michael Kinsley's LogicI discuss the problems Al Franken has been having as a former comedian running for the US Senate in Minnesota
- Al Franken Has Edge Despite His Past BaggageThis article is about the latest poll taken by Minnesota Public Radio that has Al Franken leading for the 1st time despite past baggage he carried.
- Great Al Franken QuotesA top ten list of Al Franken quotes, compiled by Amanda Carpenter with my comments included.
Al Franken Will Run for Senate in MinnesotaOn the last show of what has been a very entertaining run as a talk host on Air America Radio, Al Franken announces a Senate bid.
Former Saturday Night Live Cast Member Al Franken May Run for SenateWe may have a comedian in the Senate house soon enough. Breaking news has come out of Washington that liberal radio host and comedian Al Franken might announce whether he intends to run for the U.S. Senate.- A Review of Al Franken's Book Lies and the Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the RightThis is a review of Lies and the Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right, by Al Franken. Along with discussing the books contents, I digress into stories and experiences that have shaped my personal political views.
Biden Franken AilesJoe Biden Al Franken Roger Ailes - Couplets by Stephen C. Rose- Senate Recap: The Election of Al FrankenA quick recap of the highlights in the nearly eight month process in electing Al Franken as the junior senator from Minnesota to the United States Congress.
- The Confirmation Hearinga painful experience
- News of the Day for December 19th, 2008The headlines for Friday, December 19th, 2008, as they emerged throughout the day, with some personal commentary on same.
- Minnesota's Vote for Senator 2008One of the three Minnesota precincts which has given the most votes to Al Franken after the November 4 election was in Two Harbors, Minnesota, the city in which I live. This article examines the voting process where the miscount happened.
Al Franken Announces Bid for U.S. SenateFranken courts Minnesota voters- God Spoke: New Documentary About Al FrankenThe filmmakers fail to tell a compelling or universal tale that any viewer can identify or empathize with.


