Al Franken Keeping ‘Options Open’ on Return to Politics

[mystery-ak]

Al Franken Keeping ‘Options Open’ on Return to Politics

Matthew Foldi • September 13, 2021 5:20 pm


Disgraced former Democratic senator Al Franken says he is keeping his political "options open."

Franken, who has returned to stand-up comedy since he resigned from the U.S. Senate in 2018 after multiple women accused him of sexual harassment, told a Massachusetts paper that he is considering another bid for public office. "I'm keeping my options open," Franken told the Republican.

Franken's soon-to-begin comedy tour, "The Only Former U.S. Senator Currently on Tour," is an attempt by the two-term senator to impact politics from outside Washington, D.C. "I believe comedy and satire is a very valid way—and sometimes almost a more productive way—of affecting public opinion," Franken said.

Franken also criticized his Democratic colleagues for forcing him out without giving him a chance to defend himself. "I wanted due process, but I had 36 colleagues and a majority leader who wouldn't give it to me, so it was impossible. But you do have some regrets. It was a very weird, tough situation at that moment," Franken said. "I love the Senate. I love the work that I did."

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[Kamaji]

Maybe he can do a two-"man" act with Cuomo?

[catfish1957]

Obligatory pic showing Al in his most iconic and dignified role.

[skeeter]

Even with actual photos of him simulating groping a sleeping woman, Franken knows cheating his way back into office is a piece of cake these days, and getting easier.

[IsailedawayfromFR]

Gosh, when I glanced at the headline, I thought Franken was taking Sheldon's place on the Big Bang Theory.

Or maybe Leonard as he looks more like him?

But then again, he dresses more like Howard, doesn't he?

[Wingnut]

Even with actual photos of him simulating groping a sleeping woman, Franken knows cheating his way back into office is a piece of cake these days, and getting easier.

Especially in Minnesota.