Sen. Franken ready to unleash wit and wisdom on Clinton's behalf

[ehrnst]

"WASHINGTON (AP) — For years, Sen. Al Franken has kept one of his most potent political weapons in check: his wit.

The former "Saturday Night Live" comic was determined to establish himself as a serious senator after winning his Minnesota seat by a razor-thin margin. So on entering the Senate in 2009, he embraced the low-key life of a freshman lawmaker, allowing his inner-nerd to flourish as he dove into legislation and limited his media contacts to home-state reporters.

Those days are ending. Since winning re-election in 2014, Franken has grown more comfortable with the national political spotlight. And he's ready to use it to help unite Democrats behind Hillary Clinton.

Franken is understated about his higher profile — there has been some buzz that he could be a dark-horse vice presidential pick. "I think as the campaign progresses everyone will have a larger role. I think I will along with so many of my colleagues," Franken told The Associated Press"


http://bigstory.ap.org/article/d212116d1d0c4f7b96ea3969a12283c5/franken-ready-unleash-wit-and-wisdom-clintons-behalf

[OKNancy]

1. I love him so much.

Minnesotans are very lucky to have him.

[longship]

2. I had good feelings about his senate run since he announced

on Air America.

He has more than fulfilled that optimism. You go Al!

R&

[ehrnst]

3. Imagine the Press Club dinner if he was VP. (nt)

[spooky3]

4. Please proceed, Senator. I love his humor, insight, and wit.