MNDEM2004
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Wed Feb-09-05 11:57 PM
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What's Al Franken's Big announcement |
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Just heard he is making a major announcement on his radio show tomorrow. Anyone have info on it?
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Wed Feb-09-05 11:59 PM
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1. I must have missed that. |
candice
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Thu Feb-10-05 12:00 AM
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2. Well, there's a opening for a senator in Minnesota |
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Thu Feb-10-05 12:01 AM
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But there are far better candidates available in Minnesota.
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burythehatchet
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Thu Feb-10-05 12:04 AM
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8. what's a better candidate |
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Al Franken - Unimpeachable past (as far as I know) Witty Funny Warm Command of facts better than most pro politicians Plenty of cash and could probably filibuster the senate for a week.
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Thu Feb-10-05 12:18 AM
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15. And ZERO experience running for elective office |
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He's got some great qualities, but let's not kid ourselves he's not a shoo-in.
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burythehatchet
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Thu Feb-10-05 12:20 AM
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16. you mean like Arnold, like Jesse Ventura? |
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He has a better command of facts and policy than most currently elected officials.
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Thu Feb-10-05 12:22 AM
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19. Oh how I wish that that were the only criteria for election to the Senate |
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Thu Feb-10-05 12:43 AM
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Edited on Thu Feb-10-05 12:46 AM by arcos
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MNDEM2004
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Thu Feb-10-05 12:45 AM
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Thu Feb-10-05 12:46 AM
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26. yup, just checked, thanks! nt |
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Thu Feb-10-05 12:01 AM
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...wind up running for U.S. Senate! C'mon Al... DO IT! :bounce:
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Thu Feb-10-05 12:03 AM
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6. Yeah, but please not in Minnesota! |
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He's too middle-of -the road for most of us DFLers.
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Thu Feb-10-05 12:11 AM
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and I just don't see him doing well in rural Minnesota.
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burythehatchet
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Thu Feb-10-05 12:02 AM
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5. I heard Karl Rove is coming out of the closet tomorrow |
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anyone have info on that?
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Thu Feb-10-05 12:04 AM
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7. I would actually have to respect him |
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If he ever did anything so honest.
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Thu Feb-10-05 12:25 AM
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21. Plus, he was really close to Paul Wellstone, and he was of impeccable |
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integrity. I think he will do well.
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MNDEM2004
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Thu Feb-10-05 12:35 AM
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He has the name and the money and can be heard everyday on the radio.
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Thu Feb-10-05 12:45 AM
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24. Rrriiiight! Welcome to DU! |
Democrat 4 Ever
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Thu Feb-10-05 12:08 AM
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9. He kinda hinted on the show today about a political run |
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for Dayton's seat. Wasn't quite sure if that was his brand of humor or him trying to put a toe in the water.
I like Al but do not know Minnesota politics at all so I'll wait to see what the natives think of the pool of candidates. Al is very informed, well-liked and more than willing to go toe to toe with the repugs and maybe he talents are better served right where he is on Air America. Just my 2¢.
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Thu Feb-10-05 12:15 AM
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14. It probably wouldn't surprise all those people who have had to listen |
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to him tell them about his first sight of Bush -- boots, jeans and that "sexy walk." He's devoted his life to living his political dreams through the man. Without Rove, Bush would have been content to have been baseball commissioner.
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Thu Feb-10-05 12:09 AM
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a collaboration with Al Gore's TV network plans?
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Thu Feb-10-05 12:47 AM
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How is Gore's tv plans coming along? Would it be on regular cable or another network you'd have to special order?
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Thu Feb-10-05 12:10 AM
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11. probably his sundance show |
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supposedly getting a permanent one.
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Thu Feb-10-05 12:48 AM
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29. I do remember hearing about that |
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Not long ago he mentioned him being on the Sundance Channel. When is he supposed to make the announcement? I hope he is on the channel because I loved being able to watch him and Katherine on there before the election.
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Thu Feb-10-05 12:14 AM
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13. Hopefully not a run. Like 'im, but... Ventura AND Franken? MN will be |
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the laughingstock of the nation.
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Thu Feb-10-05 12:22 AM
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17. but one laughs AT Ventura, while laughing WITH Al |
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Thu Feb-10-05 12:22 AM
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18. Al is gay. He's leaving his wife for former partner Tom Davis. |
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Thu Feb-10-05 12:22 AM
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20. Pretty sure he is going to run somewhere. I'd probably vote for him. |
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Thu Feb-10-05 12:46 AM
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27. Now he doesn't have to wait for Coleman.... |
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The way Al has seemed to be chomping at the bit to go after Coleman--it may be a relief that he can run sooner. Then again, if elected Al could be a real thorn in the side for Normie--LOL! }(
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MNDEM2004
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Thu Feb-10-05 12:48 AM
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Norm needs someone to hold him accountable.
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Thu Feb-10-05 12:51 AM
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31. Hey... look at the bright side.. |
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...if he won, it would sure piss off Bill O'Reilly!!! :headbang:
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Thu Feb-10-05 12:56 AM
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Would love to see him pissed OFF or ON.:toast:
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