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MineralMan

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1. I've been saying that for a long time.

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Wed May 24, 2017, 12:17 PM

May 2017

I asked Franken outright once if he was considering running for President. His response was, "No way."

That was a few years ago. He hasn't changed his mind. He does like being a Senator, and takes that job very seriously, but has never really considered running for President.

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Sorry, but you won't be getting a President Al Franken in 2020 [View all] DonViejo May 2017 OP

I've been saying that for a long time. MineralMan May 2017 #1

I wouldn't say he never considered it.... MGKrebs May 2017 #7

Well, if we ever take back the senate, I'd love to see him as SML. Initech May 2017 #2

There is something to be said about having strong, intelligent, progressive voices in the Senate. Bleacher Creature May 2017 #3

+1 2naSalit May 2017 #4

Damn. But I see his point. He's not addicted to huge crowds of people cheering his name. ehrnst May 2017 #5

I make it a point to not put a lot of stock into "no interest" comments like this 3 years out. BannonsLiver May 2017 #6

I remember when he ran for president on SNL. LeftInTX May 2017 #8