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Psychic Octopus
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« on: October 07, 2009, 10:32:39 PM »

Well?
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« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2009, 10:41:51 PM »

We can only hope.

He seriously has been a really good Senator so far, though. He seems to be incredibly hard working.
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« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2009, 10:50:02 PM »

I wouldn't be surprised to see him make a run someday if he stays as the type of senator he is right now. Maybe in consideration for VP.
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« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2009, 12:09:30 AM »

I hope so.
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« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2009, 07:06:39 AM »

We can only hope.

He seriously has been a really good Senator so far, though. He seems to be incredibly hard working.

Yes, but he really need to gain a reputation first and them think about higher office. He's still considered by many as primarly a comedian.

Btw, why are we still talking about present-day figures? They really getting old.
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« Reply #5 on: October 08, 2009, 08:54:03 AM »

lol ok
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« Reply #6 on: October 08, 2009, 03:10:37 PM »

I don't think he is in line, senority wise for the presidency, I think more in the lines of Russ Feingold or Rahm Emanual.  But he sure would make a good vice presidencial pick.
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« Reply #7 on: October 08, 2009, 03:26:38 PM »

He (controversily) beat Coleman in a close race when Obama beat McCain by 9 points. In 2014, there will be no race for President, meaning lower turnout, which can be beneficial to Republicans more than Democrat, IMO. Especially if someone high-calibar like Pawlenty challenges Franken, Franken is toast.

So no, I don't see him ever running for President or Vice President.
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« Reply #8 on: October 08, 2009, 04:05:49 PM »

Sounds like a disaster almost as bad as Bush
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« Reply #9 on: October 08, 2009, 07:02:10 PM »

Way to liberal to win.  It would be like Ann Coulter running for the republican nomination.
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« Reply #10 on: October 08, 2009, 07:03:36 PM »

Way to liberal to win.  It would be like Ann Coulter running for the republican nomination.

Future RPP voter. Spotted here first.
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« Reply #11 on: October 09, 2009, 12:54:31 AM »

Franken's not serving more than one term.


I ought to read that. But Lieberman as a good President, LOL.
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« Reply #12 on: October 20, 2009, 06:25:00 PM »

He'd have the whole country in stitches...

not in a good way though
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« Reply #13 on: October 20, 2009, 08:55:49 PM »

Al Franken would cause me to vote for the Republican, even if it were Huckabee or Palin.
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« Reply #14 on: October 22, 2009, 01:40:14 PM »

Al Franken would cause me to vote for the Republican, even if it were Huckabee or Palin.
Dude, Franken is a New Dealer!
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« Reply #15 on: October 22, 2009, 01:50:49 PM »

Of course if lucky Franken would run against one of the 30 pro-gang rape GOP senators.

That's right, I said: "Pro-gang rape". Read and watch

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/19/defense-department-oppose_n_326569.html

If you want to make a fully informed decision, take 6 minutes of your life and listen to Franken presenting his amendment on the senate floor. I'll be damned if the comedian hasn't come into his own.

And do yourself a favor and see Jon Stewart's take on the "debate" over rape.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/15/jon-stewart-takes-on-30-r_n_321985.html
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« Reply #16 on: October 22, 2009, 02:45:53 PM »

Of course if lucky Franken would run against one of the 30 pro-gang rape GOP senators.

That's right, I said: "Pro-gang rape". Read and watch

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/19/defense-department-oppose_n_326569.html

If you want to make a fully informed decision, take 6 minutes of your life and listen to Franken presenting his amendment on the senate floor. I'll be damned if the comedian hasn't come into his own.

And do yourself a favor and see Jon Stewart's take on the "debate" over rape.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/15/jon-stewart-takes-on-30-r_n_321985.html

This *really* pissed me off when I heard about it.  All of those senators are disgusting.  Listening to them try to justify their opposition was sickening.
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« Reply #17 on: October 22, 2009, 09:07:02 PM »

Of course if lucky Franken would run against one of the 30 pro-gang rape GOP senators.

That's right, I said: "Pro-gang rape". Read and watch

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/19/defense-department-oppose_n_326569.html

If you want to make a fully informed decision, take 6 minutes of your life and listen to Franken presenting his amendment on the senate floor. I'll be damned if the comedian hasn't come into his own.

And do yourself a favor and see Jon Stewart's take on the "debate" over rape.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/15/jon-stewart-takes-on-30-r_n_321985.html

This *really* pissed me off when I heard about it.  All of those senators are disgusting.  Listening to them try to justify their opposition was sickening.

Crap Rethuglicans.
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« Reply #18 on: October 26, 2009, 06:47:00 PM »

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Cornyn just lost my vote when he is up for re-election. I dont like Franken but it is hypocritical to defund ACORN which was right to do but then vote this down.
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« Reply #19 on: October 27, 2009, 04:49:13 PM »

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Cornyn just lost my vote when he is up for re-election. I dont like Franken but it is hypocritical to defund ACORN which was right to do but then vote this down.

Good for you. I'd probably vote against cutting off or seriously reducing ACORN funding too (gasp! liberal apostasy!). For all the right made them a straw man and wrongly claimed it was actually registering fraudulent voters (as opposed to hiring schmoes who would falsely fill in the registration forms with Mickey Mouse or the Dallas Cowboys lineup and thus rip ACORN off for a quick buck), ACORN has proven it simply can't manage itself right now and SERIOUSLY needs to clean house.

For all the undeniable good work ACORN's done in the past for lower income Americans, there are many other well run nonprofits out there with the same goals and the added bonus of actually having their s%it together who currently deserve that funding much more.
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« Reply #20 on: October 27, 2009, 05:09:24 PM »

Not the first choice of candidates, but he can still try to get the voters by accomplishing things legislatively.
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