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Bleacher Creature

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3. There is something to be said about having strong, intelligent, progressive voices in the Senate.

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Wed May 24, 2017, 12:25 PM

May 2017

Ted Kennedy clearly had Presidential ambitions. And even though they never panned out, he ultimately accomplished more in his almost 50 years in the Senate than he would have in either 4 or 8 years as 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