Franken: I miss being a senator, haven't ruled out running for office again
By John Bowden - 07/31/18 09:38 AM EDT
Former Minnesota Sen. Al Franken (D) said in an interview that he misses his former job and that he is considering a return to public service.
Franken told CBS affiliate WCCO that it was "very gratifying" to receive a warm public response at his first event since leaving office, a school dedication on tribal lands in Minnesota.
“That means a lot to me. It was very moving for me. It was very gratifying. I put my heart in the job,†Franken told the news channel. “I miss the whole job. I loved that job, I loved the job as Senator."
"It was very meaningful for me and bittersweet, I would like to still be there," he added.
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