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Showing Original Post only (View all)Al Franken Would Make a Great President [View all]
I was watching some video of him questioning Trump's appointees and he's fantastic - knowlegable, focused - he made Betsy DeVos look ridiculous. He never gets mentioned as a Presidential candiate, but I'd love to see him run. He's not owned by corporate interests, gets along with people on the other side of the aisle while advocating for his principles, is humorous, down to earth, and well versed in the issues.
I think there's the perception that as a former comedian, he wouldn't be saleable in a general election and I'm not sure if he could deliver the passionate oratory like Obama and Bill Clinton did, but he's a candidate I'd really feel good about.
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I wonder if we're ready for him- we should be after this clown Trump where anything goes...
bettyellen
Jan 2017
#7
There was no measurable age difference between W and either of his opponents
loyalsister
Jan 2017
#62
We can do both. We need visible leaders to make the case & Franken's among the best
MrPurple
Jan 2017
#14
Al Franken who is way ahead of many intellectually and in terms of his media skills n/t
malaise
Jan 2017
#63
Yes, our side is not immune to anti-Semitism (saw that during the primaries).
demmiblue
Jan 2017
#57
The fact that he doesn't seem to aspire to being President makes him even stronger
MrPurple
Jan 2017
#43
He would be a very good candidate. Thoughtful, learned, concerned, a true progressive.
Akamai
Jan 2017
#36
Franken willl cough wrong, RT will make up some bullshit meme and LPC DU members will repeat it ofte
uponit7771
Jan 2017
#45
He'd be fun to watch. He has the chops to debate and fight. He isn't *percieved*
dionysus
Jan 2017
#55
Well, the RNC has established that a reality tv host and a con man can win, so why not a comedian.
AtheistCrusader
Jan 2017
#68