Ms. Smith goes to Washington. Frankens replacement.

[riverwalker]

Looks like Gov. Dayton will be announcing Lt. Gov. Tina Smith As Franken replacement. Been trying to learn more about her. Former VP of Planned Parenthood Minnesota a good sign.

http://www.twincities.com/2017/12/13/mark-dayton-picking-tina-smith-to-replace-al-franken-in-senate/

[Mister Ed]

1. We Minnesota voters know scarcely anything at all about her.

This will mean a huge uphill battle to get her elected eleven months from now.

[riverwalker]

3. I knew nothing about her

So watched some videos. Al Franken has left some very big shoes to fill. He was a bulldog, a force to be reckoned yet, Trump & Co. feared him.
I just want someone with backbone for what’s ahead. Does she have one? How long does it take to even learn the ropes of the US Senate? I want to keep Al, this is so sad.

[DFW]

2. Never heard of her, and frankly would prefer not to

Since hearing about her means that Franken's resignation might not be something that can be averted.

A Planned Parenthood background is a HEAVY plus for me, but Franken staying on in the Senate would have been a far bigger one.