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Al Franken takes his job very seriously

Being the 60th Democratic Senate vote is no joke. But can Franken guarantee Sotomayor vote or healthcare reform?
By Mike Madden

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  • Monday, July 6, 2009 11:33 PM

    Senator Smalley...

    Let that roll off your tongue a few times ya Right-Wing zealots! In my experience (limited as it may be) I have found that the funniest person in the room is at least the third or fourth smartest. Sometimes he may even be the best for the job but gets passed over because he is seen as the "Joker". Having read one of his books I think that not only is he smart enough to be in the Senate, but he's strong enough and doggone-it, people like him! Would you rather have a person in power with a shit-load of baggage to hide? Franken wouldn't talk shit if he had a mouthful of it.

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