What's Al Franken's Big announcement

[MNDEM2004]

Just heard he is making a major announcement on his radio show tomorrow. Anyone have info on it?

[illini]

1. I must have missed that.

nt

[candice]

2. Well, there's a opening for a senator in Minnesota

[Mojambo]

4. Intriguing

But there are far better candidates available in Minnesota.

[burythehatchet]

8. what's a better candidate

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.

[Mojambo]

15. And ZERO experience running for elective office

He's got some great qualities, but let's not kid ourselves he's not a shoo-in.

[burythehatchet]

16. you mean like Arnold, like Jesse Ventura?

He has a better command of facts and policy than most currently elected officials.

[Mojambo]

19. Oh how I wish that that were the only criteria for election to the Senate

But it's not.

[arcos]

23. nevermind nt

[MNDEM2004]

25. Yes it's true.

Check other posts on DU.

[arcos]

26. yup, just checked, thanks! nt

[snowbear]

3. I hope he does.....

...wind up running for U.S. Senate! C'mon Al... DO IT!

[DFLforever]

6. Yeah, but please not in Minnesota!

He's too middle-of -the road for most of us DFLers.

[dflprincess]

12. True

and I just don't see him doing well in rural Minnesota.

[burythehatchet]

5. I heard Karl Rove is coming out of the closet tomorrow

anyone have info on that?

[Shredr]

7. I would actually have to respect him

If he ever did anything so honest.

[cry baby]

21. Plus, he was really close to Paul Wellstone, and he was of impeccable

integrity. I think he will do well.

[MNDEM2004]

22. Name well known

He has the name and the money and can be heard everyday on the radio.

[cry baby]

24. Rrriiiight! Welcome to DU!

[Democrat 4 Ever]

9. He kinda hinted on the show today about a political run

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¢.

[candice]

14. It probably wouldn't surprise all those people who have had to listen

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.

[TheWebHead]

10. Air America TV?

a collaboration with Al Gore's TV network plans?

[FreedomAngel82]

28. Now that I'd love

How is Gore's tv plans coming along? Would it be on regular cable or another network you'd have to special order?

[MattNC]

11. probably his sundance show

supposedly getting a permanent one.

[FreedomAngel82]

29. I do remember hearing about that

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.

[latteromden]

13. Hopefully not a run. Like 'im, but... Ventura AND Franken? MN will be

the laughingstock of the nation.

[burythehatchet]

17. but one laughs AT Ventura, while laughing WITH Al

[buddysmellgood]

18. Al is gay. He's leaving his wife for former partner Tom Davis.

[cry baby]

20. Pretty sure he is going to run somewhere. I'd probably vote for him.

[tokenlib]

27. Now he doesn't have to wait for Coleman....

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!

[MNDEM2004]

30. I agree

Norm needs someone to hold him accountable.

[snowbear]

31. Hey... look at the bright side..

...if he won, it would sure piss off Bill O'Reilly!!!

[MNDEM2004]

32. Can't wait

Would love to see him pissed OFF or ON.