Al Franken freaking rocks and he knows his country

[malaise]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0-FYyuvrRk

[BrklynLiberal]

1. He is an excellent meeter of the people..

[malaise]

3. How many Senators out there could

draw this map from memory? I won't even mention the House members.

[BrklynLiberal]

4. and he has a way of disarming even those that vehemently disagree with him. He keeps them going in

a calm and rational conversation...in spite of themselves. He is quite amazing at dealing with those that disagree with him.

[ezgoingrl]

5. Gee, how many regular people could?

n/t

[malaise]

7. Good question n/t

[morillon]

10. I am stunned.

That was a very cool demonstration. The guy is wicked smart.

[malaise]

13. Oh Yes!

I am really impressed.

[Creena]

2. Minnesota. Home of Franken and Bachmann.

How...odd. :+

[mzmolly]

6. Not to mention Wellstone, Mondale, Humphrey, Dylan, Keillor, Eugene McCarthy,

and so on. Bachmann is vastly outnumbered! ;)

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

22. Amy Klobuchar isn't too shabby.

[Captain Hilts]

8. And the DNC didn't lift a finger to help him get elected. nt

[DefenseLawyer]

9. The speed of the drawing is impressive

and this is not a knock on Al Franken, because I am a big fan, but seriously folks... knowing what the map of the United States looks like shouldn't be considered some amazing feat, assuming you passed 5th grade.

[malaise]

11. In these times it's a major feat

Check this out - no shouting at his Town Hall

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkhLD32gA2s&feature=related

[DefenseLawyer]

15. I've seen that- a much more impressive feat. n/t

[KittyWampus]

12. I remember him talking during his radio show about he never was insulting or mean.

He doesn't condescend.

The guy's a mensch.

And he can be funny.

[Phoebe Loosinhouse]

14. Al Franken will be a GREAT Senator.

He has the curiosity, the intellect,the humility, and the confidence.

Humor is one of the surest indicators of both intelligence and empathy. As a writer he deployed a great research staff.

One of the all time greatest encounters in the history of the world is Al Franken vs. Bill O'Reilly at the Book convention right after he wrote Lies and the Lying Liars. I can watch it a hundred times on Youtube. I'm always surprised when O'Reilly doesn't just implode and leave only a little grease spot in his chair.

[malaise]

16. Please post that UTube link

I'd love to see it.

And yes I agree with you re humor.

[Phoebe Loosinhouse]

17. Here you go, Parts 1, 2, and 3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOAYI6Qnl6E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMM7NRdwrnc&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjFbRYVFmlk&feature=related

[malaise]

18. Thanks

:fistbump:

[donheld]

19. Very cool except for the annoying music

[malaise]

20. The music didn't bother me a bit

:D

[kentuck]

21. Very impressive!

I doubt there is another Senator that knows his US Geography as well.