The Case of Al Franken by Jane Mayer

[klook]

127. I support Al Franken 100%.

Sure wish his colleagues had.

This is one of the most infuriating and disgusting political hit jobs I’ve ever seen, and those who took the bait so easily— without corroboration! — should be ashamed of themselves. (I see that some are, too late.)

I’m sorry to hear this has been so tough on Al and his family, but of course it has — what decent person wouldn’t be devastated by something like this?

I like his podcast, and I’m a subscriber. I enjoyed his career as a comedian and admired his work with Air America as well as his books excoriating shitheads like Rush Limbaugh and Bill O’Reilly. And I was thrilled when he became such an effective U.S. Senator.

I would support his return to politics in a heartbeat, although I can see why he would want nothing more to do with it.

With all the assholes who’ve gotten away with real sexual assault, to see this good man, this great liberal warrior, ruined by innuendo and lies... it’s maddening. And I will never forget how it happened.

Thanks for Jane Mayer for this piece. I look forward to Al’s resurgence. We sure can use his voice, in whatever role he feels comfortable contributing.

Mr. Franken, if you’re so bored that you’re reading DU, I salute you.


Now, get to work. Please.