Realizing that the U.S. Congress needs a little humor, Al Franken is set to announce that he will run for the United States Senate seat now held by Norm Coleman.
Sen. Coleman is one of the most vulnerable Republican senators up for re-election in 2008, but I am not sure that Franken is the right person to unseat him. Coleman ran for governor several years ago but lost to Jesse Ventura. Coleman has also belonged to both the Democratic and Republican parties.
Franken has a political PAC, and last year raised over $1 million. He spread it around to some successful Democratic nominees in other states. They will probably come to Minnesota to help him out.
Even if he loses, there should be a lot of laughs in this campaign.
Reader Comments ( Page 1 of 4)
1. if wins we can play who's the real comedian.
sean hutchison at 6:21AM on Feb 2nd 2007
2. That's all Minnesota needs - another liberal, left wing comedian - and he really is not funny. Sarcastic is a better word for him.
Ted E.
Ted Esau at 10:33AM on Feb 1st 2007
3. I think that Franken would make a great senator not only for his wit ( a time proven skill for a senator dateing back to the Roman senators ) but also for his intellect and ability to see through "slangism" and "jingoistic" politics to the truth of any issue as well as the effects of a policy on the future .
bob miller at 10:45AM on Feb 1st 2007
4. He fits right in with that party but it's tough to add humor to a group that supplies so much already.
Howard Wodack at 10:45AM on Feb 1st 2007
5. Franken is a joke, no pun intended. But if anybody will elect someone like this to the U.S. Senate it would be Minnesota.
Paul at 10:58AM on Feb 1st 2007
6. Al "Jazeera' Franken's never been funny. He wasn't funny ever, on Saturday Night live, and he's been a complete fool ever since.
AOL forgot to mention in its "SNL to Senate" blurb that Franken's only business experience in-between SNL and today, the lowly vulgar Hot Air America, has been bankruptcy.
But hey - he's running in Fritz Mondale's state. If they have enough Perot voters who determined the 2006 election, he could make it.
Ancient Romans annointed a horse as a senator. America could have its first horse's ass.
But funny? The photo of him's deceptive. He's KNOWN as a bitter iconoclast. And a supporter of Al Qaeda.
Irving Nelson Canfield at 10:48AM on Feb 1st 2007
7. I guess another jackass in the Senate is par for the course based on the November elections.
Mike Shay at 10:52AM on Feb 1st 2007
8. Maybe he'll be funny in the senate, otherwise he is one unfunny mo'fo.
Joe at 10:53AM on Feb 1st 2007
9. I'd love to see Al Frankin run and win, I think that he is intelligent and understands the political process.
Daisey at 10:53AM on Feb 1st 2007
10. he's too critical. he'll be making fun of everyone and eveything. never liked him, not even on snl. i hope he wins so everyone can finally see what he is all about.
paul lyberg at 11:01AM on Feb 1st 2007
11. It's a slam to all Minnesotan' to think that a joke like him would have a chance to win in MN, but then we did elect Wellstone and Jessie--ugh
bill m at 11:43AM on Feb 1st 2007
12. It's a slam to all Minnesotan' to think that a joke like him would have a chance to win in MN, but then we did elect Wellstone and Jessie--ugh
bill m at 11:22AM on Feb 1st 2007
13. He's actually a very bright individual. He has been correctly and boldly speaking out regarding issues of unfairness and injustice. He's no joke. He's got a lot of good thoughts to contribute about many farcical situations we are presently encountering. Additionally, laughter IS the best medicine.
Marguerite Bova at 11:06AM on Feb 1st 2007
14. POOR pathetic Minnesota,
First A worthless Wrestler for GOV.
THEN a Muslim to the Congress
and NOW AL FREAKEN to the US senate
Doesn't get any more pathetic,
Letty Braegelmann at 11:11AM on Feb 1st 2007
15. No one listen to him on failed liberal radio. Funny is a matter of perception! He is not funny!
Vindictive, far left,he should fit right in with the liberals.
yuckapuck at 11:33AM on Feb 1st 2007