Seth Meyers: Guest Sen. Michael Bennet's Own Daughters Mock Him for Being "Mild-Mannered"

[Rhiannon12866]

Senator Michael Bennet talks about his mom finding out he was running for president via the newspaper and how his daughters mock him about being “mild-mannered.”




Sen. Michael Bennet on Government Spending, Economic Growth and Marijuana

Senator Michael Bennet talks about unnecessary government spending, the lack of economic growth and the need to make government work for Americans again.

[mr_lebowski]

1. He has no chance, but I gotta say ... he wins the funniness award out of everyone running so far ...

I would definitely love to have a beer with this dude and joke around ...

He gets it.

[Rhiannon12866]

2. Well, this is a comedy show, after all - but I agree, he sure seems like a great guy

And from what I've seen, I'd have no problem voting for him. He may be running just to get his message out there and I don't have a problem with that, either.

[JI7]

3. even on Rachel MAddow and other shows he has a certain relatable quality

[Rhiannon12866]

4. I think that's it. He's likable - and it sounds like he's got ideas we can relate to.

[JI7]

5. yes

it's not the usual flashy charisma thing that some people may have.

but he still has a certain appeal.

[Rhiannon12866]

6. He made big news when he spoke out during the shutdown - that's when I heard about him before

So he can speak out forcefully when he has to:

Michael Bennet's full speech on the shutdown

Sen. Michael F. Bennet (D-Colo.) on Jan. 24th gave an emotional speech on the shutdown and the state of American democracy on the Senate floor.