Franken would be ‘tremendous’ VP, says Dem

[workinclasszero]

June 10, 2016, 03:04 pm
By Ben Kamisar and Timothy Cama

Sen. Al Franken would be a “tremendous” vice presidential pick, Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison said Friday.

“Al Franken is a brilliant man, he’s very smart, he has excellent progressive credentials and he’s the funniest person in Congress,” Ellison said of the former “Saturday Night Live” player.

“Why does that matter? I think it’s important to lampoon Donald Trump, make him what he is — ridiculous. Who better to do that than someone who is an expert funnyman.”

http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/283070-franken-would-be-tremendous-vp-says-dem

[spooky3]

1. One big difference between Dems and Reps

Dems: Smart and knowledgeable are good characteristics
Reps: My gut is all I need

[stonecutter357]

2. K&R!

[Her Sister]

3. I like him as VP! But trust HRC's judgment on this!

I believe in her people's skills, and her political understanding of America and the times!

[workinclasszero]

4. Al is awesome

Great guy. As Veep, who knows.

Hillary has a big decision to make on that count.

[Walk away]

10. He was the first Senator to endorse her for President!

[mopinko]

5. wouldnt that be sweet. oh the jokes.

trump would implode for sure.

[workinclasszero]

6. IKR?

[BootinUp]

7. Franken is a my kind of liberal. I would be thrilled

to see him on the ticket. I also see him as an effective campaigner against Trump. He is quite intelligent and able to talk issues with no problemo.

[workinclasszero]

8. Great lib and a cool guy to boot

[Walk away]

9. He's my pick! I have been all over the place with this but last week it clicked for me.

I think he has it all!

[yellerpup]

11. Not for me.

He's pro-fracking.

[livetohike]

12. He's on my list of who I would like to see as VP.

I have a feeling that Hillary will surprise us with her pick . It may not be anyone the media is mentioning.

[JustinL]

13. Ellison would be an even more tremendous VP, says me n/t