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In reply to the discussion: Al Franken Would Make a Great President [View all]Behind the Aegis
(53,921 posts)15. I agree.
But, I can foresee some problems from our side should he decide to run. 6 guesses.
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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