He’s good enough, smart enough and, doggone it, people like him

[NCTraveler]

A Minnesota Democratic senator is in the news for being a potential selection for vice president — a sharp political mind with a reputation for sober legislating, coming off the heels of a major re-election victory.

And it’s not Amy Klobuchar — it’s Al Franken.

Seriously.

As Hillary Clinton has emerged as the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, Franken’s name has popped up alongside usual VP shortlist suspects — cabinet officials like Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro, and senators like Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts (and Klobuchar too, of course).

Minnesota’s junior senator may not be in the top tier of potential selections for now. But if this election cycle has proved anything, it’s that almost nothing is out of the question. Is Vice President Franken?

https://www.minnpost.com/politics-policy/2016/07/he-s-good-enough-smart-enough-and-doggone-it-people-him-why-al-franken-may-b

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. I'd be happy with that.

He's one of my Senators so I'd miss him in that capacity, but the governor is a Dem and would replace him with one (maybe Keith Ellison? ). Al is really, really smart and has a solid progressive record. Hillary doesn't need him to get Minnesota; she'll win here anyhow - but he'd be a great choice in many ways.

[tonyt53]

2. Most people think he is just a comedian, but the guy is a Harvard grad.

[Orsino]

3. More importantly, Minnesota has a Democratic governor.

I want Franken right where he is, but goddamn if he wouldn't be a good advocate for progressivism.

[LongtimeAZDem]

4. He's my pick! (nt)

[geek tragedy]

5. bonus: Republicans absolutely hate him. nt

[bklyncowgirl]

6. I'd be extremely happy with that choice.

[bigbrother05]

7. Just picturing Rush's reaction is enough of a reason to pick Al

[monmouth4]

8. I think he's wonderful and am all for it..n/t