Senator Al Franken in conversation with Chelsea Handler at Live Talks Los Angeles
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- U.S. Senator Al Franken in conversation with Chelsea Handler at Live Talks Los Angeles July 8, 2017 at the Alex Theatre discussing his memoir, " Al Franken, Giant of the Senate." For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit www.livetalksla.org and/or "like" this page.
He is missed in the Senate by intelligent people.
Love the guy, love his cackling laugh, his whole face lights up.he’s very endearing. Could listen to him forever.
Saw Al a couple days ago on t.v. Really miss his astute and acute wit and wisdom. Thanks a lot, Gillebrand and the rest of the thin skinned me too crowd. They believed a right wing commentator and operative without question. Now, of course some regret it and have publicly apologized. Not Gillebrand, however.
I miss him too, but the photo from 2006 says it all. For stupid and childish behaviour he's out. It's unfortunate for everyone. Still, let's you know how far men need to come to start treating people with respect.
@@clw4430 It’s really a pity.cant control his “ urges” it seems!!
@@clw4430 some woman are happiest in the wading pool
Gillibrand is an opportunist who is too stupid to be one.
@@clw4430 oh, please, are you kidding me? Have you ever done comedy, acting, improv or anything that was a bit naughty? Jeezus, it was raunchy, but certainly not worthy of ending his career later in life. To hear it told, it was part of the back and forth repartee, common amongst fellow performers. But being a school marm doesn't allow for that, oh, no. What a pill.
It is rather sad to see the optimism being displayed by Mr. Franken in this talk, being crushed in the events of today and the recent past.
I so enjoyed this talk...I was there! 💙💚💜
There are many gems here, but @ 51 mins, he dropped gold.
we shoul only have to tolerate a pol for 6 years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m so happy that Al Franken is my Senator
All Franken is one of the best senators ever elected to the Senate. It's a shame he had to step down without as much as an investigation. Miss you Al!!😣
As good as Henry Clay expert?
Jeez....he never should have resigned....he was pressured by his Democratic colleagues to leave...big mistake....any other Senator or politician would have apologized and it would have been forgotten about in a couple of weeks. His "misdeed" compared to trump's blatant and UnAmerican behavior would be considered quaint in the era of trump.
He was framed and that was obvious. I'll never forgive Kristin Gillebrand for railroading him out of office to burnish HER presidential ambitions.
@@m.entera3196 now she's working on Cuomo.
@@paintinganimalsonrocks7633 Republicans rarely leave office when they're caught in scandals. When David Vitter was discovered to have been cavorting with high priced prostitutes and he preferred wearing diapers when doing so, he not only refused to resign but he got a standing ovation from his fellow Republican congressional members when he returned and appeared in the congressional chambers.
@@m.entera3196 IKR? Damn repugnicon hypocrites.
Come back Al - we need you in the Senate. The way he was treated was bs.
He's said that's why he won't come back! He said if you can't trust the people you work with what's the point
Usually I'm going to believe what anyone says about a politician. I'm not sure I believe that he was a bad person. But it doesn't matter. Now people believe anything bad about anyone except the former president - for some reason.
@Jay Bee I know, unable to take one for the team. Mary Jo Kopechne should be their role model
Al Franken is the most precious politician that ever went to Washington. "Next to"Jimmy Carter.!
Unfortunately, Jimmy Carter was considered a Puppet to his own Administration. When he was in office, I went on a Caribbean Cruise (SS Noway, Nowegian Caribbean Transatlantic Ocean Liner) in the year 1980. I met well educated people from all over the World. They were literally laughing at America and making comments in regard to his ineffective leadership. Politics was not a good move for Jimmy...even though People all over America, at that time, were desperately looking for an Honest Politician. But, the American Government had already become so corrupt, one Christain was just not enough 😥💗 The House & Senate walked all over him along with all of the other corrupt Politicians. However, when Jimmy Carter left office and created 'Habitat for Humanity', he just flew! That is probably one of the best things that ever happened here in America. Former President Jimmy Carter will be well remembered for his amazing accomplishments throughout time as a Beloved Christain Leader & Evangelist that had a True Heart for Humanity! 👭😇🐶💖
Al Franken, we have missed you, and you are still as popular as ever! I hope you can let what happened pass, as you were a fighter to begin with to contest your Senate election and won. No question you can win again. You have what it takes, no doubt about it! You have intelligence and great humanity, not to mention a ( in this political divide severely lacking ) great sense of humor. Let us find the humorus truth again!! If you haven't forgotten us (the people) , we have not forgotten you! I really think someone was out to get you , and we all can guess who that might have been. Please don't let them win , because then we all lose. Fight for us again!
PS - Everyone misses those laughs, especially those guys who really need to laugh! Who else is gonna make them laugh??!!
One of your old faithful supporters...
Sen. Franken is one thing that makes Minnesota great and personally, makes me proud to live in such a great state.
allison nelson
Allison Nelson ME TOO!
This was in 2017. It all went down hill from there. We will never be the same. Wish I could forget 2016 to 2020.
Wish Al had not resigned.
@Jay Bee He should have gotten some due process by there being an investigation. With the me-too movement, and so many people (mainly women but also some men too) coming forward re their previous experiences of being sexually assaulted, groped, raped, more people are (hopefully) learning how widespread the problems of sexual assault, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment are, and how few perpetrators have been called out or been prosecuted or received any kind of punishment or even pushback. That said, there does need to be some kind of due process, basic fairness to the accused. Another important positive of the me-too movement is that people have been/are discussing these issues, including what constitutes “consent” and the non-acceptability of people in positions of power not hitting on those who work for them or are applying for a job with them.
@Jay Bee like Brett Kavanaugh?
@Jay Bee he never did assault anybody. He joked in ways that were completely common and typical of the show biz crowd but Republicans knew he could be dangerous...would get a huge following and some day use liberal power against their asshat lies. Sort of what (and why) they’re getting rid of Cuomo now.
@Jay Bee what is there to retract? The Republican pay off probably dried up when he resigned. He was trying to model how the much more guilty men (Cosby et al) should take their guilt seriously and repent rather than deny.
It was a joke from a picture you god damn gerbils. Grow up! Kavanaugh, Trump? Where were the parades for outcry? But pointing fingers from afar to feel better for a miserable life? Grow up!
I love Al Franken. Been a fan for years. 💯😹
Al was most definitely an unjust casualty of the Me Too movement. Run again Al!
@Jay Bee wait. What? He was accused of pretending to grab a woman's breasts during a photo over a decade prior.
Hardly legitimate reason for him to be pushed out.
@Jay Bee lol
Ok. He screwed up and paid the price; his political career.
I have to ask though: why TF do they want a hug/ phony pic with a Celebrity? This is stupid, and widespread. You don't know them, you don't like them per se. I never got it...
@Jay Bee I said he screwed up, which grabbing women is.
@Jay Bee You sound really ignorant, telling us what we think. but more mportantly like a Party Hack.
Boorish behavior usually by men, is done by every political party, every race, every income level. Nobody, especially on this thread, said otherwise. So why TF are you making assumptions and singling out Democrats? Do you want to comment on why women/people feel the dumb need to hug celebrities and take photos? Dem and Republicans? Cause that was the question I posed.
We need Al back in office
People always say this and get a lot of likes, but it ain't gonna happen.
We NEED more people like Al Franken in Washington!!
@Robert Hunt I don’t disagree because but uhave to agree that the republicans are just as bad or worse!!
Brian Hansen- Yes, so true!!! People with intelligence and humor.
Kirsten Gillibrand demanded resignation of Al because she wanted to run for president on that. Thanks Kirsten, you created an atmosphere for rump supporters to laugh their asses off while their leader grabs women in the pussy. Well done.
You're kidding right? Al Franken got ran out on a rail by his own party. He had his chance and he let them bully him. Both these people are has beens because their politics suck
@Robert Hunt trump supporters are like flies on shit they can't get enough of the shittery. It all boils down to owning the libs by any means necessary
Loved this conversation. So insightful and funny.
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Love and good luck to Al Franken!!!!
i will quit my job live out of a suitcase move to Minnesota and do anything asked of me if he decides to run for president in 2020
gostate 2014 Al is not a corporate lawyer. He is not an "elite" but loves humans, and remembers the people who sent him. I will gladly support any reasonable, reasoning person of any party for House and Senate in 2018.
yep
WOW WHAT A WASTE OF LIFE TIME.
good day is that english?
I never laughed hard in my life at the joke that Al told told about Ted Cruz. The timing was impeccable. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I'm still guffawing over his botched career and all his me too apologists.
@@joaquinzion486 just curious....why did you have to hack it? My hubby could look at anyone of my accounts at any time if he wanted to
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🤣🤣😅😁Me too.
AL FRANKIN FOR PRES..2024. He at least took responsibility for his actions and as a comedian, he speak truth and honesty. We need more of that.
Damned straight!
Yes a comedian =funny =truth and honesty = 2024. The children's crusade is being horned in on by simpleton one.
AL FRANKEN FOR INDEPENDENT PRESIDENT 2024!!!
yes, yes, yes. I agree.
@Jay Bee zingers wow
@Jay Bee you're full of sht
@Jay Bee no way. He resigned to show the other Me Too Perpetrators how to take responsibility but the sad part is that what he did, in the context of progressive left-leaning comedic-satiric show business was an EVERY DAY OCCURRENCE even though it would have been unacceptable in a government office or a classroom or medical clinic. CONTEXT! Ignoring context is the refuge of tiny minds. It’s ok for my spouse to slap me on the ass but not for my boss. I’m not sure where you are getting your info -it’s wrong-but your bias is clear as glass. I suppose Trump was, well, he’s just a red blooded American boy, he-he-he.
"He's just a toxic coworker. Ted is the guy who microwaves fish." That's my favorite line. Al is sharp as hell and badly needed.
That's nothing short of comedy gold.
Greatest too fast resignation in our times. I am so sorry he took the high road when the best man needed did the right thing, but did not need to.
I so agree with you. Honest. Smart. Fair. Funny. We need people who don’t take themselves so seriously but do take their PEOple seriously!
I so agree. I have been a victim. The thing is there was never proof because he was open to an investigation but was put in a position to step down. So we’re each at a disadvantage here. I’m just voicing my thoughts. Without proof and so are you. We are on the same ground here. Just differing in opinion.
@Jay Bee grab 'em by the pussyyyy
Al's story about the immigrants is one defining characteristic of being an American. THIS is how the Democrats need to define themselves in upcoming elections. It's about who we are.
Still a Giant of the Senate!
...and a perv with the babes. Gotta lovem.
@@wovfm oddly only accused by GOP sympathizers and of course nothing proven but hey nothing beats a good smear
@@traviscutler9912 "Oddly", indeed. The women were fans who wanted a picture, Tweeden a Dem and youse still the uninformed dimwit of You Tube.
That Ted Cruz bit had me laughing so hard LOL
I'm reading Al's new book right now. Such a pleasure as well as typically informative. I'm so impressed by his brilliance and drive as well as his frankness and warmth.
does he mention the part where he sexually offended a girl while she was sleeping????
FreedomFighter
is possibly a sexual offender Himself
I LOVE THIS GUY.
The classic example of the left eating their own ... he was a great representative.
@Jay Bee You're a Russian Disinformation Troll!
The Ted Cruz story was priceless.
Lindsay Graham said if someone killed Ted Cruz on the Senate floor he would be acquitted. Funny stuff.
He is so gross
Hasn't Al spent enough time in the political wilderness by now? Hasn't he paid his debt to society for sexism? If there's an ounce of forgiveness, it's time for this guy to re-emerge.
Yup Al for 1st Congressional Rep from Olympus Mons, Mars US Nuclear Dump Site.
I left a comment a month ago, and I just had to watch this interview again. I just wished Senator Franken didn't, I don't know if the term is right, 'GIVE IN' so easily to lame accusations of sexual abuse. Al of all people should know the political 'shit' that gets flung about. I'm hoping he has an agenda to pursue where he will be able follow his bliss and by doing so contribute to a positive future for he fellow sisters and brothers. I hope I expressed that right. Chelsea and Al have a nice day and follow your bliss.
Do colleagues and people like you support Dustin Hoffman and whole slew of others smeared because of allegations made ages ago? Are you waiting for all the other investigations? Fuck off with your double standard hypocritical leftist 'progressive' bias. Your kind will fail.
Al has a fantastic memory! I hardly remember my coworkers' names.
Even memorized the chicks asses he grabbed.
Probably one of the most intelligent politicians the US will ever have.., but ...
I hadn't planned on reading this book, however, I came upon the this audio and decided to give it a few minutes. I'm glad that I did. This is wonderful. I've guffawed many times and even had tears in my eyes a few times. Good stuff.
How can we waste the talents of such a bright man, who has atoned for his indiscretions, and is clearly ready to re-enter the political arena. We need people such as this to represent and speak for us. There is no con here; rather, there is a true sincerity to do what is right and best for our country.
Serial predator until caught, but "atoned" whatever that was.
@@wovfm Everyone deserves a second chance, except DJT.
What "indiscretions"??
Amazing how many do not pay attention to News reporting.
@@thomassherer5962 Google Franken's assault victims, 7 have come forward - attempts to run again probably another dozen will show up. Hipsters always seem to be in a forgiving mood when they are dealing with progressive pervs such as Cuomo, Franken, Weiner, Spitzer, Louis CK. Some even saying they'd be find if it were done to their daughters. Gotta love this brave new world.
Al Franken is great!
AL NEEDS TO STAY IN LAUGHS.
scum bag?
I know he doesn't want to, but it would be such a relief if al franken
was president..
Al has an adult vocabulary, not like donnie.
Al could be a Canadian. He should never have backed away from the controversy as he did. The man would be a credit to the American political system. get him back in the system.
Reid Cinnamon RIGHT!! He is missed dearly
As a Canadian , thank you for high compliment
@@brianbaron6847 Brian, I too am a Canadian and as you I was following the political disaster south of our border I occasionally "stuck my oar in". I believe Al Frankin is a good man with the best interests of his constituents in the forefront of his mind. Thank you for your reply.
Reid
He told them to go ahead and investigate the allegations but they refused. He resigned for the good of the party, because Trump and his sycophants would use the allegations to smear the democrats. I still think it was a put up job by Trump paying people to do it. He did it before!
I just love him!!!!
Senator Franken please come back we need you!
Franken is a good senator. Whether he'd be a good president is not clear. He'd be a lot better than the Goof-Off In CHief we have now, but then again, he, Don the COn, is not much of a bar.
Snafuski Trump makes Democrats long for the days of the Bush administration
A great commentary from Al Franken - one of the "good guys" who's got the mind, the heart, and the soul to know not only what has to be done, but how to accomplish it! More power to him! As for Chelsea - well, she's quite able to hold up her end of the conversation too!
Al Franken,
PLS. COME BACK.......WE NEED YOU!
Why did they let you quit.?
You are loved!
You are smart!
Pls. Pls come back to us.
I could listen to you talk forever too.
There are thousands maybe
Millions who want you back!
He should never have resigned he was a brilliant satirist superb senator and this nonsense about him and the Mitu movement was ridiculous ridiculous
I have just about finished watching and listening to the conversation. It is very enlightening
and have invigorated my soul from the state it was in due all of the commentary about
t.RUMP's behavior and escapades since JAN. 20, 2017.
My hope has been reawakened and my faith
in my fellow human beings has been refreshed.
That's the spirit. Keep that thought
A timely/timeless classic Al line about Flyin' Ted Cruz: "People always talk about how unpopularTed Cruz is. Well, I happen to LIKE Ted..in fact, I like him more than any of his GOP colleagues (pause)
And I hate Ted Cruz." Come back Sen. Al.
Al, please come back.
if it's about you.... if it's about me... it's you.... you, Al Franken, i urge you to become the man in charge we need.... with great support and respect, , Dylan
*Al is no longer a Senator because he has a sense of humor... and a few women didn't.* He was one of the few intelligent folks who actually cared about us. We need him back more than ever!
Ahhh I am jealous, I always liked Senator Franken. He is super intelligent, authentic and he is a fighter.
I live in Canada and I am so happy that we have universal healthcare for free if you're poor. I'm retired now but in 2001 I had a DVT, in 2005 I had a stroke. I was in the hospital for 10 days both time. Last year I went to see the doctor about an umbilical hernia and there was a pre-op visit and the doctor asked me if I had a shortness of breath. I said yes I do. She sent me for a heart test called a nuclear scan which was 4 hours in the hospital and I was injected with a nuclear material 2 times and a scan was done after each injection, and then 6 minutes on the treadmill. Then I was sent for an ultrasound on my heart. Then she had me go for a breathing test. When I went for the follow up she told me that my heart was in great shape but my lungs were shot. I was diagnosed with emphysema. I told her that was from 30 years of smoking dope. She felt bad that there was nothing really that could be done but I told her that for that 30 years I had lots of fun getting high and having lots of sex so she shouldn't feel bad for me. She had never heard anyone with that outlook on a diagnosis like that. I did it and I accept that but the reason that I put this out here was all of this testing and visits to the hospital didn't cost me a cent. I'm a senior and I'm on medication and the government pays for that too. It's amazing and I'm so grateful that I live in Canada. Not one person had to lose their home for getting sick here. That's amazing when you think about how it is in the US. I keep getting tested for anything that they think might be wrong with me, and they are doing their best to keep me alive and living with a good quality of life. I know I won't live 10 years but they keep testing me for things in an attempt to help me enjoy the last days. I'm blessed big time.
Hi Dan, can I ask you please: did you use mostly pipes, bongs, or rolling papers? I have been smoking pot for 26 years and am worried about the lungs.
J. Montcliff
The majority of it was hash on hot knives. I actually had hooked up a 20 pound bbq tank and a hose with a blowtorch on the end. My friend was reminding me the other day about that and how hot the smoke was using the knives. Also I had quit smoking cigarettes a long time ago so it was the hash that had the greatest effect I believe. I didn't think that it would have the same effect as tobacco. I quit everything in 1995 but was not diagnosed until this year. I now believe that if anyone smokes anything it is possible that it will have some negative effect. I'm sure we know that there are some people who smoke everyday for most of their lives and they have no problems, but there are others who do. As I said even though I'm going to die early because of it I had so much fun doing it that I accept full responsibility for doing it. The psychological effect got negative only in my final year of using. I'd be doing hot knives and tears would be rolling down my cheeks because my soul didn't like what my ego was doing so I ended up at that time quitting everything and going into a program and changing my life. I would change nothing because it made me who I am. I hope that was of help to you.
sweet.
Dan, That is amazing about the BBQ tank. I guess you really earned the name Gadget Man! Thank you very much for your reply. It was very helpful. Take care and best wishes.
J. Montcliff
Yes and this is back in the 1980's the cops were also impressed when I got busted. They had never seen anyone who was as committed to getting high as to have a 20 pound tank. I have been GadgetManDan since the 1980's and I'm going to be doing a video explaining "Why GadgetManDan" because I even have that on my headstone. I am committed or I should be committed better states it. It is something that I will take to the grave. LOL
The country really lost something special when he had to resign for fooling around.
OMG..I love Al Franken ..He's not only extremely smart..he's absolutely hilarious . I miss him in the Senate. He was an awesome Senator. I've always believed in him ..
Hilarious story about Ted Cruz and Carnival Cruise.
34:59
Yes, the carnival cruise joke was great.
00am
Amazing story about Frankens wife's childhood and family.
I could listen to Al Franken literally ALL DAY!
I so wish Al was back in DC AGAIN.
Al should never have resigned, he is missed!!!!!
We need Al's mind in the mix of people shaping our policies. The voice of reason; a kind heart that beats for the welfare of those who are less fortunate.
I love Chelsea we all are learning politics fast fast faster. lol
U R CRAZY. U LISTEN TO AN EMBESIL FOR POLITICAL VIEWS . WAY TO GO STUPID.
Politics is about deciding what kinda society we want to create. Ideally we want politics focused on improving people's lives.
What a shame to have Cruz still a senator and lose Franken.
It really is a shame.
I. From Pa. supported you for senate, fan for many years.
He represents Minnesota
I just love Al! He has a great sense of humor and so intelligent! I sure Miss him in the Senate! He has great stories and I could listen to him all day#
"I'd like to have one of those electoral maps." Translation: "I'm running for President in 2020."
Jim Jordan still has a job and attitude. No justice.
Yep. That impenetrable 'Shield of Omnipotence' is somehow STILL protecting these(also Devin Nunes and other trumplican enablers) vile individuals. It's infuriating I know!
Jacket off Jim...
Democrat's made a big mistake asking him to step down over a BS. We need more people like him in government. Wish he'd come back!
I have always loved All and his humor and politics. Very intelligent man. We miss you in Washington Al.
He should never have resigned.
We need you back Al
@Jay Bee Did it hurt much???
I love Al Franken, always have, always will! He's very smart, and he's very good at humor! Cheers to Al Franken! He has alot of wisdom to share, and he is very wise...so I will always listen to this very smart, humble, wonderful nice man!
When I was 20/21 I bought a 2 month Bus Pass and bused and backback cross the northern US and Canada. If a Fortune Teller were tohave told me half the things I would do, half the places I would visit, and half the people I would meet, I would have asked for my money back. It was an amazing journey and one of those States that made it amazing was Minnesota. I was introduced to the nicest, kindness and most giving people ever. I'm now 64 and I tell stories of this trip and the one that truly catches the imagination of those listening is my visit to Ely. We're a remarkable country and I know that Trump is there to remind us how fragile Democracy can be. Like a kidney stone this too shall pass. Have a nice day and follow your bliss.
A well-established fact; Minnesotans will give you the directions to anywhere but their home. If you transfer in with 3M their indoctrination day will inform you to give it 3 years before you establish a friend base that feels close. If you want to speed this up you will readily make friends with other out of staters who suffer from loneliness just like yourself. It is better now. At 64 having lived here since 1982, there are many MANY transplants!
Nami Hendel it wasn't out of loneliness that the people came to my aid it was due to a lack of shelter for that night. Actually as a Connecticut Yankee we're often accused of being rather cold to strangers, but if you prove yourself to be a good person and caring friend we will bend over backwards for you. I think if you move into any new community the residents have to warm up to you. I think 85% + of Americans are good people. We just get overwhelmed by constantly being told about the creepy people because it makes better news stories. Have a nice day and follow your bliss.
I enjoyed Al Franklin, wish he was Georgia representative. 😚❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Good laughter, no substance, no difference from establishment idiots.
That Ted Cruz story/joke (30:58) should be more well know. That was priceless.
And something tells me it was mostly true. And that makes it so much more funny. Lordy, we need Senator Franken back.
God... specific things he’s talking about in the future ARE NOW HAPPENING. (This was taped 3 years ago!).
Kudos to Al Franken
From overseas - I was surprised myself ! Thought the interview was quite new because everything he mentioned was ‘new stuff’’ - more or less. Checked and the interview was 3-4 years old 😳 !
Thank you Al Franken .
Yes Al, thanks for being the fat sexist slob you are.
Politics is about working together to improve people's lives. trump does not think that, not a chance.
Damnwe need this guy back in. Humor, Smart, humanist, and caring individual.
I love this guy. How could democrats be so stupid ffs!?
I think he thought he was ushering in an era of "no tolerance" and he was guilty of bad taste. Poor guy got up on a cross expecting some company.
Think he deserves a second chance. His resignation was unnecessary, would have been enough with a simple public apology.
Are you for real?
Thanks....i love you on many levels!!!
3 Nov is a red-letter day for America. You have a choice - self-destruction or taking your place as leader of the Free World. Vote, vote, vote, vote, vote. Your future depends on it.
Al Franken's story tells the reason why small, rural towns and small high schools are so incredible. It is the story of an American community.
Ann Sohl (
COME BACK TO POLITICS AL FRANKEN. THIS COUNTRY NEEDS YOU MORE THAN EVER!!! MINNESOTANS WILL VOTE FOR YOU AND BURY YOUR OPPONENT IN A LANDSLIDE🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Al Franken was just a senator at the wrong time. I mean, cancel culture was just steeping in the mid 2010s. Not to diminish any discomfort someone might have experienced, but his "crimes" were perhaps social faux paux and little more. He had been, above all, a brilliant politician, full of knowledge, compassion and wit. He can still contribute, but now it'll have to be from the outside. Whatever his errors of judgement, he should've been able to continue in his government role. Just look at the disparity of conduct between him and MANY (including Bill Clinton) who managed to more or less come out with their career intact. But, my party loves to be self righteous and eat their own nowadays. Not the republicans. They'll put ANYONE in office who might advance their agenda or be a puppet for one. Rapists, Pedophiles, Tax Evaders, doesn't matter. And as we all saw, Biden just barely beat out the WORST president in US history. Relieved for the moment, but absolutely dreading and full of anxiety for 2024.
I like Kamala Harris and I was happy to vote for her but I detest her role in destroying this man's political career - we were a stronger country with him in the Senate.
The photos they used against him were nowhere near as bad as MTG holding a AR-15 with a threatening statement against "The Squad" in my opinion. He should have fought harder to keep his job. Love the guy.
My state of Wisconsin desperately needs someone like Al Franken as a Senator.
Amen!
I realize that it is not your fault, but I wish You had not resigned.
Why did the Democrats ask AMY KLOBUCHAR of all people to tell the jokes on behalf of the Democratic Party at the Gridiron Dinner? Klobuchar is a clunky, halting speaker. Al Franken would have been the obvious choice.
Because Al tells the truth AND makes people laugh, so more of it gets through. Neither party wants people thinking *too* much.
Your truth-in-humor is exceptionally refreshing. Thank you so much.
Honestly, al Franken has the best humor ever!
Al Franken is being missed in the senate
Love love love this!!!
I really love Al Franken and he was sacrificed for a ridiculous reason. His laughter is contagious and his wit and intelligence is stellar.
YEAH!! You're SO right about that!!
You can't have smart people in the Senate unless they agree with the corporate agenda. That's why Al was removed. That's why you can never have an intelligent person like him last very long.