Will this be the Al Franken decade after all?

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Fri, Feb 16, 2007 at 01:14 PM EST

If he loses, he can always take some of the advice Stuart Smalley offered Al Gore when he lost in 2000. "I am... sad... about not being senator. All I have to do is be the best Al I can be!"

Jaime Fri, Feb 16, 2007 at 12:36 PM EST

Al Franken is intelligent and passionate. I believe he will be a force to be reckoned with in the Senate.

SMJ Fri, Feb 16, 2007 at 11:43 AM EST

As another resident of Minnesota, while I think it's likely a DFL representative will be elected, I certainly hope it is not Al Franken. We became enough of a joke after electing Jesse Ventura and I fear electing a comedian will not help the image of our state, or help the country (is he really going to be taken seriously in the Senate??).

To Brian Fri, Feb 16, 2007 at 11:28 AM EST

Al Franken lives in Minnesota.

Gary Fri, Feb 16, 2007 at 11:00 AM EST

I find it interesting that comments need to be approved for his Youtube video. That must be way they are all so positive. I didn't even know that was an option when uploading a video to Youtube.

Brian Fri, Feb 16, 2007 at 10:45 AM EST

I can't imagine a New York guy like Franken is even willing to admit he's from Minnesota, let alone representing that state in the Senate. I would bet if elected he would maintain his residence in New York and only fly into "the sticks" when absolutely necessary. I say "Dave Coulier for President"!

Jay Fri, Feb 16, 2007 at 10:19 AM EST

Franken has exactly two chances: slim and none. He has said way too many inflammatory things, and all those comments have been recorded for posterity. It will make "opposition research" so much easier for his opponent. Minnestoa may elect a Democrat in 2008, but it will not be Franken.

Joe C Fri, Feb 16, 2007 at 10:12 AM EST

I'd like Eddie Murphy in Congress. Instead of--going old school here--Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, it could be Mr. Robinson goes to Washington.

Alex Fri, Feb 16, 2007 at 09:53 AM EST

Lisa J, this is Minnesota we're talking about here. It has been one of the most prgressive and liberal states in the union for decades. To say Franken is too liberal for Minnesota is like saying Anne Coulter is too conservative for Texas.

He's got a shot, if he can keep it about politics and not about his comedy life. Hey, if Jesse Ventura can do it (in Minnesota by the way)...

Lisa J Fri, Feb 16, 2007 at 09:46 AM EST

Al Franken is not a formidable candidate. He should stick to comedy, but dabbling in the polital arena, not as funny. He's ill-informed, too liberal, we don't need the likes of him, or many of our other congressmen, ruining our country, integrity, and government any more.

Tommy G. Fri, Feb 16, 2007 at 08:39 AM EST

I'd seriously consider moving 60 miles North so that I can vote for Al Franken. He's smart, he's got a plan, and he's a decent guy - three attributes you can't say about most of the people on Capitol Hill. Al rules!

Kim D. Fri, Feb 16, 2007 at 08:38 AM EST

If it wasn't so cold in Minnesota (I live in Florida), I would move there just to vote for Al Franken!

janieg Thu, Feb 15, 2007 at 11:21 PM EST

AL is ENTHUSIASTIC about fairness in our country. He is a very 'well spoken' individual about politics. I only with the President would take lessons from Al. Good Luck AL, I do hope you win!!!

Fatima Thu, Feb 15, 2007 at 10:29 PM EST

As a native Minnesotan, I am pretty excited to vote for him. Granted I'll pay attention to the debates and stuff, but you'd have to give me a hundred million bucks to vote for Coleman. And EP Sato is right....had Wellstone not died a week before, Coleman would never be where he is. Wellstone was leading. We loved him here and we still do.

Mel Thu, Feb 15, 2007 at 10:21 PM EST

I really like Al Franken. I think he is a fuuny, talented, smart dude. But I just don't see him being a Captol Hill player. I just don't.

EP Sato Thu, Feb 15, 2007 at 10:12 PM EST

Hell to the Yeah he can win. The state hasn't elected a Republican Senator to a second term since at least before 1994.

The only reason Norm "I'm not from Minnesota" Coleman won in 2002 was because the Greens ran a spoiler candidate and because the Democratic Incumbent Senator DIED a week before the election. That they opted to replaced Paul Wellstone with Walter "my name is a joke and I'm a loser" Mondale may have helped Coleman's cause.

Apparently, Time Warner's entertainment wing doesn't watch CNN as this story was pretty darned big.

That all said, Franken's got the juice, charisma and brains to be the next Senator from Minnesota. Unless Coleman finds Bin Laden himself, Franken wins this one by a landslide.

yawn Thu, Feb 15, 2007 at 09:18 PM EST

Be careful what you wish for, Minnesota.

brandonk Thu, Feb 15, 2007 at 09:00 PM EST

OPRAH FOR PRESIDENT!

matt Thu, Feb 15, 2007 at 08:48 PM EST

Franken is a funny guy, and he seems well equipped to be a senator. His books are well done, and he has a strong social conscience. I also think he has a good shot of winning.

Sam Thu, Feb 15, 2007 at 08:20 PM EST

Mr. Franken is a smart, accomplished man, and will make an excellent senator. He is an academic, more informed than the majority of incumbents, and would, hopefully, bring some frivolity to CSPAN and other senate proceedings. He is a wonderful choice... I'll vote for him in a second.

Andy Thu, Feb 15, 2007 at 07:58 PM EST

Only 100 Americans get to be senators and Al Franken definitely doesn't deserve to be one of them.

Josh Thu, Feb 15, 2007 at 07:53 PM EST

Though senators obviously represent their states, don't they as a collective represent the rest of the nation? I am not familiar enough with Franken's views to comment too specifically on if he's the guy, but I do believe we need change in our government.

matt Thu, Feb 15, 2007 at 07:44 PM EST

in what universe has al franken ever represented "everybody" ?