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https://politicalwire.com/2019/08/23/al-franken-seeks-return-to-public-eye/Al Franken Seeks Return to Public Eye
August 23, 2019 at 3:43 pm EDT By Taegan Goddard
After resigning from the U.S. Senate at the beginning of 2018 due to sexual-harassment allegations, Al Franken is working with a Hollywood firm to make paid public speeches, Bloomberg reports.
The agency sent an email this week pitching Franken to potential bookers and promoters, touting his unique voice, Emmy awards, best-selling books and career in the Senate.
The agency sent an email this week pitching Franken to potential bookers and promoters, touting his unique voice, Emmy awards, best-selling books and career in the Senate.
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Yes, I confess I'm happy that the Gillibrand campaign came to a halt over this.
PatrickforO
Aug 2019
#18
It would be great, Tommy, but why would Amy give up her seat for an Administration job ?
OnDoutside
Aug 2019
#31
I suppose so, I was just looking at it from her being a popular Senator. I guess at some point she
OnDoutside
Aug 2019
#58
When 38 of your Democratic Senatorial colleagues press gang you to resign, I guess a man of
OnDoutside
Aug 2019
#32
He "went dark" for a while. It was the right thing to to do till it was time to come back.
SharonAnn
Aug 2019
#64
Get RID of Andrea "oh but her emails" Mitchell! Franken could take over there.
calimary
Aug 2019
#74
Yay! Al was one of the most intelligent, most humane voices that we had in congress.
smirkymonkey
Aug 2019
#54