What Will Al Franken Do?

[MineralMan]

Most likely, he will not do what many expect or hope. I think he'll step out of public view for a while and write a book.

He has received a massive insult from people who should have stood with him. I think he'll consider that insult and turn it around into something productive.

I can't say for sure, but that's what I think. We should not expect public statements from Franken. Not right away. He's not probably going to become a voice for anyone. He's probably going to bide his time, let the pain dissipate, and turn his fine sense of satirical wit to making it clear what a mistake we are now making.

Sorry, Al. Maybe I'll run into you one day soon. I'm on your side, and so are a lot of other people. It sucks being the one chosen to take the fall. I'm sorry it was you.

[Turbineguy]

1. Here's something.

He could design stylish prison garb for prominent republican former colleagues.

[MineralMan]

2. Yeah, I don't think that's his metier, actually.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

3. I don't think he'll be quiet for long, considering how

there are a lot of people whose hair is on fire about how dangerous Trump is. I expect to see him soon, up on the ramparts with a torch and a pitchfork. He could easily land a media gig somewhere.

[MineralMan]

4. I think it's hard to say.

I just don't know. He'd be justified in walking away and saying nothing at all. I doubt he'll do that, but this is not a trivial thing to have happen to anyone. Not in any way. Al Franken was very proud to be serving the people of Minnesota in the Senate. I'm sure it was a true high point of achievement in his life. The sense of betrayal must be intense.

It's been a depressing event for me.

[dalton99a]

11. By all accounts, he didn't see it coming and it was a shock to him

I believe there will be radio silence for a while

[MineralMan]

14. Yes. I think so, too.

I'd love to have a talk with him, but I don't know him well enough to suggest such a thing.

I don't know if he was blind-sided or not, really. If so, it will be a tough blow to overcome. Betrayal by those you think are your friends and allies is a terrible thing.

I think he was unceremoniously dumped by people for whom politics is more important than actual public good. They saw some advantage in getting rid of Franken to quiet certain voices. Franken may not even have anticipated what happened. I'm not sure.

Anyhow, I hope he weathers this all OK. I emailed him a while back.

[Stuart G]

12. I agree with your words.." The sense of betrayal must be intense. "

Very sad event. Those who turned against Al, were wrong. He is a great voice for our side. He will be missed.

[marble falls]

5. He'll be back and in elected office.

[MineralMan]

6. No, I do not think so.

I don't think he'll ever seek office again. He'd be a fool to do that. He has learned something very important, I'm sure. And it's not a positive lesson about public service, either.

[Sophia4]

10. He will be what he has always been -- an extremely talented comedian.

He will show us all the hypocrisy, the lying and the corruption. That's what he has always done, and I expect that is what he will do in the future.

And I, for one, will be eagerly waiting to find out what he has to say.

[dalton99a]

13. Democrats just wrote the ad for his opponent:

"Al Franken forced to resign from Senate following sex assault charges"

I doubt Franken will run for public office again

[Greybnk48]

16. I'm hoping for Governor of Minnesota.

It would be an important voice but he would not be close to the snakes in Washington who "assassinated" him for being an honest man.

[MineralMan]

17. No. He won't run for that office.

I don't think he'll run for any office again. I wouldn't. Not after what happened.

[Javaman]

7. maybe he will run again.

wouldn't that be something to stick in the repukes eyes.

[MineralMan]

8. I don't think so. Would you?

Betrayal sucks. It truly does.

It's over. Tina Smith will be our Senator, at least for a while. She's a good person, and will vote with other Democrats. She is not, however, the kind of voice that Al Franken has been. You're not going to hear from her much this year.

[lostnfound]

18. I am so angry about it that I never want to donate again...

Which is a decision made easier by the massive damage the tax bill is going to inflict on me.
But in addition to feeling angry at the colleagues who betrayed him, I feel somewhat abandoned by Al, in a way, for choosing to cave rather than fight at a time when the country is in the hands of trump.
I don’t blame him, but I feel like our champion is gone. When we need him. It’s kind of insult added to injury.

[CK_John]

9. I don't think he will find Minn the place to make a new beginning; Wash DC or maybe Puerto Rico.

[MineralMan]

15. That depends on what he wants to do.

He likes Minnesota. It's his home. Minnesota likes him, too.

[CK_John]

21. I hope he gets involved in UBI and lead new programs.

[NCTraveler]

19. Another book deal will probably give him his biggest band for the buck.

I expect that is what he will begin working on almost immediately. He will network during that time to see what else is out there. Either way, he is set for life. At 66 it might be time for a book or three and retirement.

[Wellstone ruled]

20. Doubt if he ever runs for a

elective office after his own Party Stabbed him in the back.

Watch for tons of Books to be Authored. Know he loved writing satire and comedy,which comes to him with a natural flair.