Supreme dust up: Franken apologizes to McConnell

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Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune



To some Republicans, it was like the return of Stuart Smalley.

With debate winding down on Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan, and freshman Sen. Al Franken presiding, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell took to the floor Thursday afternoon to deliver his closing statement against confirmation.

“The Leader thought I was disrespectful while he was giving his speech on (Solicitor) General Kagan,” Franken said in a carefully-worded statement. “He is entitled to give his speech with the presiding officer just listening respectfully. I went directly to his office after I was done presiding to apologize in person. He wasn’t there, so I’ve sent him a handwritten note.”

McConnell spokesman Josh Holmes confirmed that the note arrived. “Senator Franken apologized and that's a perfectly appropriate way of handling the situation,” he said.

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