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Al Franken should replace JennPaski. (Original Post)
LakeArenal
Apr 2022
OP
Yeh, because worrying about what the Rethugs will say has worked so well so far. (nt)
NoRethugFriends
Apr 2022
#2
That would make a good SNL skit. But the federal govt was a clown show for 4 yrs
captain queeg
Apr 2022
#5
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)1. No
That would bring a lot of controversy to the position of White House spokesman.
We don't want the story to be about the person.
We want the story to be about the facts.
NoRethugFriends
(2,338 posts)2. Yeh, because worrying about what the Rethugs will say has worked so well so far. (nt)
notinkansas
(1,096 posts)3. I don't think that would be the most effective place for him to be.
I'd really like to see him back in the Senate.
betsuni
(25,660 posts)4. No.
captain queeg
(10,256 posts)5. That would make a good SNL skit. But the federal govt was a clown show for 4 yrs
Really need to step away from that kind of politics and return to a respectable govt that can be taken seriously. The rethugs are always going to be assholes and satire is wasted on them.
CrackityJones75
(2,403 posts)6. Huh? Why?
Dont get me wring I love my unjustly run out of office former senator But why would he be a good fit for that role?
Elessar Zappa
(14,078 posts)7. Not a bad idea.
Franken would be good in that role.
RocRizzo55
(980 posts)8. WRONG!
Al Franken should be Senator.
brooklynite
(94,748 posts)9. Why?
Totally Tunsie
(10,885 posts)10. Franken needs to be in a role where he can DO something...
not in a place where he is merely reporting on or answering for others' actions.
LizBeth
(9,952 posts)11. No, doesn't have the courage smarts or integrity. Nice enough guy, but not
anywhere near the same level of brilliance as Paski