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69. I would vote for him. nt

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How Many Would Support Al Franken for president? [View all] McCamy Taylor Feb 2015 OP

He is a democrat with a capitol "D" denbot Feb 2015 #1

Yes, he is. And Franken has endorsed Hillary and says he won't consider any other candidate. pnwmom Feb 2015 #104

He is on a long list of people who could get my vote Kalidurga Feb 2015 #2

Me. bravenak Feb 2015 #3

Me either. Aerows Feb 2015 #10

Still warm up here. bravenak Feb 2015 #30

Aerows - this is a complete non-sequator but have you seen: Beckett � a Quinn Martin Production myrna minx Feb 2015 #37

I hadn't! Aerows Feb 2015 #74

I'd have to look at his voting record but JustAnotherGen Feb 2015 #4

Over Hillary? Hell Yeah! NYC_SKP Feb 2015 #5

He's already endorsed a candidate for President--one who hasn't declared yet. MADem Feb 2015 #6

. BeanMusical Feb 2015 #14

Well Aerows Feb 2015 #15

Had Al Franken been in the Senate, he'd have voted for that war, too... MADem Feb 2015 #70

I'd have to go back & look regarding Hillary Clinton JonLP24 Feb 2015 #17

Franken is always ranked as far more liberal than Warren as are many others in the Senate Bluenorthwest Feb 2015 #55

Back-to-back years Warren scored a more liberal ideology score than Bernie Sanders JonLP24 Feb 2015 #59

Try a different list frazzled Feb 2015 #99

Yeah, both my senators! Wyden and Merkley rock! Shrike47 Feb 2015 #102

But that was only a few months ago. Surely he's changed his mind. How dare you, MADem! freshwest Feb 2015 #73

I know. MADem Feb 2015 #77

Keep speaking up, please Aerows Feb 2015 #107

I would vote for him... ReRe Feb 2015 #7

Oh, snap. LOL Hekate Feb 2015 #21

yep! n/t wildbilln864 Feb 2015 #8

Yes, but he's shown no signs of being SheilaT Feb 2015 #9

I'd be happy if he ran. JDPriestly Feb 2015 #11

He's good enough, He's smart enough,.. LiberalLovinLug Feb 2015 #12

Yes, Franken can speak in front of big groups!! lobodons Feb 2015 #13

I'd trust him more than most JonLP24 Feb 2015 #16

One time? He attended all the retreats...lots of people did. MADem Feb 2015 #76

It means the same thing regarding centrist - corporate influence JonLP24 Feb 2015 #84

This thread reminds me of a thread that was started four years ago.... MADem Feb 2015 #90

It is just one of many terms that mean the same similar thing JonLP24 Feb 2015 #95

Designed to agitate, indeed--and to try to cut off any meaningful discussion about the PERSON. MADem Feb 2015 #96

I kept circuling back the person JonLP24 Feb 2015 #97

I think you're taking comments personally when that wasn't my intent at all. MADem Feb 2015 #98

aka doublespeak for had fully captured the party machinery, top members in major power positions, TheKentuckian Feb 2015 #88

Yeah, whatever. I invite your attention to post 90. That's how much I worry about the MADem Feb 2015 #91

i would. barbtries Feb 2015 #18

he is definitely a democrat for the people hopemountain Feb 2015 #19

How Many Would Support Al Franken for president? The CCC Feb 2015 #20

I completely agree Rhiannon12866 Feb 2015 #32

I like him in the Senate, but if he threw his hat in the ring I'd take him seriously Hekate Feb 2015 #22

I would support him, Absolutely! nikto Feb 2015 #23

Of Course; Warren, Sanders and now Franken Half-Century Man Feb 2015 #24

I WOULD trueblue2007 Feb 2015 #25

Yes. Behind the Aegis Feb 2015 #26

He's a fine American Aerows Feb 2015 #108

Franken is already supporting Hillary Clinton JI7 Feb 2015 #27

Al is wicked smart. the_sly_pig Feb 2015 #28

He's good enough, he's smart enough.... Blue_In_AK Feb 2015 #29

Yes, but... Badass Liberal Feb 2015 #31

Third on my list after Sanders and Warren eridani Feb 2015 #33

I like him and I respect him, but I don't think he could win. Vinca Feb 2015 #34

Not just no, but hell no. woo me with science Feb 2015 #35

How did he vote for the Patriot Act when he wasn't in public office in 2001? undeterred Feb 2015 #36

How did he vote for the Patriot Act when he wasn't in public office in 2001? DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2015 #38

i hear he was also was against the civil war back in the 1860s dembotoz Feb 2015 #39

I read that he voted with the Federalists for the Alien and Sedition Act. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2015 #40

Your desperate attempt to distract from his support for the Patriot Act, NDAA, mass spying, woo me with science Feb 2015 #43

I tried to call Senator Franken's office to inquire as to his vote for the Patriot Act... DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2015 #44

Franken voted NO on the extension of the Patriot Act. You are wrong. Totally wrong. Bluenorthwest Feb 2015 #57

See post 58. woo me with science Feb 2015 #63

Voting to extend it means voting for it, but of course you knew that. woo me with science Feb 2015 #41

Why are you bearing false witness against the senator from Minnesota? DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2015 #46

BOOM DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2015 #48

I guess the lies ahve started, and so campaign season has started. Or vice-versa. djean111 Feb 2015 #50

Three things DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2015 #51

Franken opposed attempts to limit the Patriot Act's spying on Americans. woo me with science Feb 2015 #58

Thank you for your reply. You have no idea how much I appreciate it. djean111 Feb 2015 #60

Thank you for yours, too. woo me with science Feb 2015 #61

I kind of disagree with you in the exchange Aerows Feb 2015 #109

This message was self-deleted by its author rhett o rick Feb 2015 #100

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He won't run. MineralMan Feb 2015 #45

I like him because he gets under Bill O'Reilly's skin DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2015 #54

And the answer appears to be.....nobody brooklynite Feb 2015 #47

I don't think he is running. HappyMe Feb 2015 #49

I sure would--but we also need our good people in the House and Senate. nt tblue37 Feb 2015 #52

I'm afraid anti semitism tavernier Feb 2015 #53

IMO, religion and divorce factored into Feingold's retreat HereSince1628 Feb 2015 #64

MULTIPLE divorce--not just one--a couple. MADem Feb 2015 #72

I'd vote for Al. I also think Al would be a mighty good running mate to many other Democratic Bluenorthwest Feb 2015 #56

Why not? Faux pas Feb 2015 #62

I'd be disappointed to lose a good Senator... Thor_MN Feb 2015 #65

Certainly. 99Forever Feb 2015 #66

I would. Definitely. nt Zorra Feb 2015 #67

Great! Another potential Dem that we can encourage to run! McCamy Taylor Feb 2015 #68

I would vote for him. nt avebury Feb 2015 #69

Al Franken and Sheldon Whitehouse. Now there is a ticket for ya. nt Snotcicles Feb 2015 #71

I would definitely support my senator if he ran. hifiguy Feb 2015 #75

Me! nt City Lights Feb 2015 #78

I'd vote for the man. riqster Feb 2015 #79

Not me ann--- Feb 2015 #80

At this point in time, all I can say definitely is that, I will support whatever D wins the primary. Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2015 #81

if he or Al Gore ran DonCoquixote Feb 2015 #82

Al Franken has endorsed Hillary, says "I'm A DLC Democrat." Sorry. wyldwolf Feb 2015 #83

I love Al Franken daredtowork Feb 2015 #85

this could make for a fantastic bumper sticker guillaumeb Feb 2015 #86

Absolutely! zappaman Feb 2015 #87

Absolutely vi5 Feb 2015 #89

Here's Charlie Pierce on this topic: MBS Feb 2015 #92

Bill O'Reilly wouldn't, but most here on DU would including me. He isnt still_one Feb 2015 #93

My dream ticket would be Franken/Warren smirkymonkey Feb 2015 #94

I'd vote for him before HRC. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Feb 2015 #101

I'd support him in a heartbeat. Intellectual, honest, articulate, clear thinking. Shrike47 Feb 2015 #103

*Raises hand* Brigid Feb 2015 #105

Netanyahu would nt 34th Avenue Feb 2015 #106

Took long enough. OilemFirchen Feb 2015 #110

Inaminute. edhopper Feb 2015 #111

He graduated cum laude from Harvard--he's no dummy. panader0 Feb 2015 #112