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Man he is on a lot of committees underpants Jan 2017 #1
I disagree Eliot Rosewater Jan 2017 #2
His wit would really provoke Trump andym Jan 2017 #71
Wouldn't anybody?! haha InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2017 #77
I have old sweaters that would make for better presidents than Charles Bukowski Jan 2017 #80
He should run BeyondGeography Jan 2017 #3
You forgot about Bonzo's daddy! Greybnk48 Jan 2017 #4
He'll have my full support in 2020, if the opportunity presents itself. Paladin Jan 2017 #5
I was just thinking as I was listening to him speak/question Price Tripper11 Jan 2017 #6
The right has successfully vilified Warren too much MrPurple Jan 2017 #12
Turnout vs Republican behavior VoicesAcrossAmerica Jan 2017 #72
Franken's a deadhead, too. Warren DeMontague Jan 2017 #22
I wonder if we're ready for him- we should be after this clown Trump where anything goes... bettyellen Jan 2017 #7
He'd be 69 loyalsister Jan 2017 #8
Averages can be deceiving. colorado_ufo Jan 2017 #32
Nevertheless loyalsister Jan 2017 #54
70 is the new 60 MrPurple Jan 2017 #33
Measurable difference loyalsister Jan 2017 #58
The average age of 76 is from birth TexasBushwhacker Jan 2017 #52
We would be ridiculously stupid loyalsister Jan 2017 #56
I don't agree TexasBushwhacker Jan 2017 #60
Are you going to claim that age had absolutely zero effect? loyalsister Jan 2017 #64
Did I say zero? TexasBushwhacker Jan 2017 #65
How do you know they'll nominate a younger candidate? BlueStater Jan 2017 #59
There was no measurable age difference between W and either of his opponents loyalsister Jan 2017 #62
One more thing: colorado_ufo Jan 2017 #75
What good is it if a person is low on energy? loyalsister Jan 2017 #79
Martin Scorsese & Bernie Sanders aren't low on energy MrPurple Jan 2017 #83
And you know this how? loyalsister Jan 2017 #86
I'd vote for him. ananda Jan 2017 #9
He is likeable and seems like a very knowledgeable and astute person... demmiblue Jan 2017 #10
Like to see him do that on the senate floor during a filibuster. longship Jan 2017 #66
I wouldn't have said he was ready... Orsino Jan 2017 #11
Obama was supposed to not be "ready", and he did a great job. Warren DeMontague Jan 2017 #21
By 2020, he'll have served in the Senate 11 years MrPurple Jan 2017 #41
Why don't we all stop focusing on the lead actor for the party malaise Jan 2017 #13
We can do both. We need visible leaders to make the case & Franken's among the best MrPurple Jan 2017 #14
Whoever runs the more charismatic candidate NewJeffCT Jan 2017 #16
Agree, this usually outweighs everything MrPurple Jan 2017 #31
Looking back I wish Hillary had won in 2008 picked Obama as her VP kimbutgar Jan 2017 #51
I'm not sure that she would've won in 2008. Buckeye_Democrat Jan 2017 #61
You need visible leaders who believe in something malaise Jan 2017 #17
I found his top seven issues in 14 seconds. LanternWaste Jan 2017 #23
Al Franken who is way ahead of many intellectually and in terms of his media skills n/t malaise Jan 2017 #63
I agree. Behind the Aegis Jan 2017 #15
Yes, our side is not immune to anti-Semitism (saw that during the primaries). demmiblue Jan 2017 #57
Almost always admitted begrudgingly. n/t Behind the Aegis Jan 2017 #70
I love Al, but I'm not sure he'd resonate with the rest of the country. progressoid Jan 2017 #18
He's already written the book ProfessorPlum Jan 2017 #19
my first choice grantcart Jan 2017 #20
Oh like a former reality TV personality? IronLionZion Jan 2017 #24
The fact that he doesn't seem to aspire to being President makes him even stronger MrPurple Jan 2017 #43
I love him. He's brilliant! BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2017 #25
I don't think the anti-semitism would lose votes MrPurple Jan 2017 #29
Hmmmm....good points BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2017 #35
Don't be so certain. Behind the Aegis Jan 2017 #47
Just saying it would be a lesser factor than race/sex & mostly regional MrPurple Jan 2017 #81
But a factor nonetheless. Behind the Aegis Jan 2017 #82
We've probably had different experiences MrPurple Jan 2017 #85
Vastly different. Behind the Aegis Jan 2017 #87
Awesome Zoonart Jan 2017 #26
Awwwww! BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2017 #37
Now he's the kind of star that the Democrats need right now! Initech Jan 2017 #27
Me too!!!! Totally! BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2017 #39
Unknown Al Franken Fact: He's a quick-draw champion. Seriously. With a gun. byronius Jan 2017 #28
He can also quick draw HarmonyRockets Jan 2017 #67
Great idea! BadgerMom Jan 2017 #30
AGREE matelize Jan 2017 #34
He would be a very good candidate. Thoughtful, learned, concerned, a true progressive. Akamai Jan 2017 #36
I was actually thinking the same thing earlier today. Nonhlanhla Jan 2017 #38
Don't worry about his speaking ability, murielm99 Jan 2017 #40
Plus, he's musically literate. TransitJohn Jan 2017 #42
He also has a degree in political science from Harvard. GoCubsGo Jan 2017 #44
Franken willl cough wrong, RT will make up some bullshit meme and LPC DU members will repeat it ofte uponit7771 Jan 2017 #45
Franken-Stein 2020 shelshaw Jan 2017 #46
I like him kenfrequed Jan 2017 #48
I do not think he has any interest in being president Angry Dragon Jan 2017 #49
Hell yeah! kentuck Jan 2017 #50
A RWNJ once snapped at me "Al Franken!??!" BobTheSubgenius Jan 2017 #53
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
Anyone that holds an annual Hotdish competition has my vote nadine_mn Jan 2017 #69
Does anyone remember the old SNL political sketch with pressbox69 Jan 2017 #73
He reminds me of Ted Kennedy. He would make a great candidate applegrove Jan 2017 #74
Compared to Trump, even I could be a better president DFW Jan 2017 #76
He'd be wonderful, but I don't get any sense that he PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2017 #78
I thought the very same thing yesterday AwakeAtLast Jan 2017 #84
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