Comments on: 'I know I have a lot to learn from each of you,' Franken says http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Daily Brief: Sotomayor Day 2 | The Stimulist http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2843623 Daily Brief: Sotomayor Day 2 | The Stimulist Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:06:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2843623 [...] SOTOMAYOR HEARINGS CONTINUE Yesterday’s highlights: the nominee following the senators’ epic opening statements with a 7-minute intro, and Lindsay Graham admitting that barring a “meltdown,” Sotomayor will be confirmed. Plus: Sen. Franken’s first day in the national spotlight. [...] [...] SOTOMAYOR HEARINGS CONTINUE Yesterday's highlights: the nominee following the senators' epic opening statements with a 7-minute intro, and Lindsay Graham admitting that barring a "meltdown," Sotomayor will be confirmed. Plus: Sen. Franken's first day in the national spotlight. [...]

]]> By: Abby from Minnesota http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2843484 Abby from Minnesota Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:36:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2843484 RE: southerncousin Here in Minnesota you can register to vote on election day at the polling place. Some counties are slow in adding their new registrations so that is how there are more votes than registered voters. RE: southerncousin
Here in Minnesota you can register to vote on election day at the polling place. Some counties are slow in adding their new registrations so that is how there are more votes than registered voters.

]]> By: Ethel in Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2843460 Ethel in Florida Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:22:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2843460 Show them what a great senator you will be. With you all the way. Show them what a great senator you will be. With you all the way.

]]> By: Lauren http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2843427 Lauren Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:10:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2843427 Go Franken! it was nice to see and hear you at the hearing on Sotomayor today. Go Franken! it was nice to see and hear you at the hearing on Sotomayor today.

]]> By: Stephen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2843422 Stephen Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:08:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2843422 He's going to be great. God blessed America last week. He's going to be great. God blessed America last week.

]]> By: svs http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2843410 svs Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:02:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2843410 For all of the right-wing screaming about this guy being a rampant liberal who will tip the scales pf power in favor of super-awesome-liberal-destruction, his first public showing as a senator sure seemed pretty sensible to me. Silly partisans, your tricks are for kids. Independent... it's the new sane. For all of the right-wing screaming about this guy being a rampant liberal who will tip the scales pf power in favor of super-awesome-liberal-destruction, his first public showing as a senator sure seemed pretty sensible to me.

Silly partisans, your tricks are for kids.

Independent... it's the new sane.

]]> By: mo nada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2843408 mo nada Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:02:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2843408 wow the radical right is full of snarky mean spirited obnoxious rude people... this is your values?? your simply not nice! I LIKE AL, HE'S SMART! instead of picking our politicians by a few (phony) social button issues lets hire smart people like this. yat to go al! wow the radical right is full of snarky mean spirited obnoxious rude people... this is your values?? your simply not nice!
I LIKE AL, HE'S SMART! instead of picking our politicians by a few (phony) social button issues lets hire smart people like this.
yat to go al!

]]> By: Dawn Ada, Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2843359 Dawn Ada, Ohio Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:33:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2843359 Such sour grapes from the Republicans on this message board!!! Good Luck Mr. Franken because you are: smart enough, good enough, and gosh darn it people like you!! Such sour grapes from the Republicans on this message board!!! Good Luck Mr. Franken because you are: smart enough, good enough, and gosh darn it people like you!!

]]> By: jaye http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2843355 jaye Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:31:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2843355 He will be a great senator!! He will be a great senator!!

]]> By: Rob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2843349 Rob Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:30:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2843349 I love Al Franken. Period. I love Al Franken. Period.

]]> By: Stephen M. in Bedford, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2843335 Stephen M. in Bedford, TX Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:25:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2843335 The real clown from Minnesota is Rep. Michelle Bachmann. I think Senator Franken will do a great job for Minnesotans. As a resident of Texas, not a Texan, I wish he were one of our senators. Hutchison and Cornyn are as big of a joke as Bachmann. The real clown from Minnesota is Rep. Michelle Bachmann. I think Senator Franken will do a great job for Minnesotans. As a resident of Texas, not a Texan, I wish he were one of our senators.
Hutchison and Cornyn are as big of a joke as Bachmann.

]]> By: FEMALES FOR FEMALES http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2843324 FEMALES FOR FEMALES Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:22:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2843324 FRANKEN? This is a joke, RIGHT??? FRANKEN? This is a joke, RIGHT???

]]> By: anon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2843310 anon Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:18:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2843310 Franken should find out from his senior advisors how to sober up before he gives a speech. His words were so slurred it reminded me of Mayor Marion Barry. What a joke, not what he said..rather..what he is! Franken should find out from his senior advisors how to sober up before he gives a speech. His words were so slurred it reminded me of Mayor Marion Barry. What a joke, not what he said..rather..what he is!

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2843306 Anonymous Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:17:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2843306 Franken should find out from his senior advisors how to sober up before he gives a speech. His words were so slurred it reminded me of Mayor Marion Barry. What a joke, not what he said..rather..what he is! Franken should find out from his senior advisors how to sober up before he gives a speech. His words were so slurred it reminded me of Mayor Marion Barry. What a joke, not what he said..rather..what he is!

]]> By: obongohuffsjenkem http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2843249 obongohuffsjenkem Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:01:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2843249 Frankenstein is joke, just as the groid empty suit Frankenstein is joke, just as the groid empty suit

]]> By: cramit http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2843228 cramit Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:52:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2843228 People calling conservatives HATERS .........please read your own comments. I rest my case. People calling conservatives HATERS .........please read your own comments. I rest my case.

]]> By: C.C. Independent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2843209 C.C. Independent Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:45:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2843209 Chubby writes: He has failed at every job he has been accepted for and now he is a part of the three ring circus of obama. More change we can believe in. 2010 and 2012 cannot get here fast enough. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Chubby, I don't know what you read about Franklin, possibly Fox News again. Franken is going to do a good job. Honestly, the republican faux fas crap needs to stop. 2010 and '12 will not be fast enough for the bible-bashing GOPs, possibly a new party will come in and take their place. I'm an Independent, a normal Christian! Get with it! Let Franken do his job. Chubby writes:
He has failed at every job he has been accepted for and now he is a part of the three ring circus of obama. More change we can believe in. 2010 and 2012 cannot get here fast enough.

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Chubby, I don't know what you read about Franklin, possibly Fox News again. Franken is going to do a good job. Honestly, the republican faux fas crap needs to stop. 2010 and '12 will not be fast enough for the bible-bashing GOPs, possibly a new party will come in and take their place. I'm an Independent, a normal Christian! Get with it! Let Franken do his job.

]]> By: Jeff http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2843200 Jeff Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:42:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2843200 For the naysayers out there you should know that comedians are among the most intelligent people around. They have made a living out of studying human nature - how we think, behave and act. And in fact, as is often warranted they make fun of the stupid, illogical things we do. This is a gift of critical observation and thinking and what we need at this time...as (miss him so) George Carlin would say, "LESS STUPID PEOPLE". For the naysayers out there you should know that comedians are among the most intelligent people around. They have made a living out of studying human nature – how we think, behave and act. And in fact, as is often warranted they make fun of the stupid, illogical things we do. This is a gift of critical observation and thinking and what we need at this time...as (miss him so) George Carlin would say, "LESS STUPID PEOPLE".

]]> By: JOHN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2843189 JOHN Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:38:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2843189 Franken is not an "AVERAGE" citizen, he is a millionaire celebrity clown. His resume does include a FAILED liberal talk show in CALIFORNIA, because liberalism is illogical and no one wants to listen to it and because it cant be defended. Franken is another pompous lib who thinks he knows best how YOU should spend your money and LOVES POWER!!! Franken is not an "AVERAGE" citizen, he is a millionaire celebrity clown. His resume does include a FAILED liberal talk show in CALIFORNIA, because liberalism is illogical and no one wants to listen to it and because it cant be defended.
Franken is another pompous lib who thinks he knows best how YOU should spend your money and LOVES POWER!!!

]]> By: please don't listen to any of them http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2843162 please don't listen to any of them Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:28:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2843162 do your thing, listening to them will not help, they got themselves in all kinds of mess and what we need is for new comers TO NOT LISTEN TO THEM do your thing, listening to them will not help, they got themselves in all kinds of mess and what we need is for new comers TO NOT LISTEN TO THEM

]]> By: Buddy Gilmour http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2843153 Buddy Gilmour Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:24:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2843153 Franken is a smart fellow, he will do well as a Senator. He's got a bright future, though I don't think he's POTUS material. Franken is a smart fellow, he will do well as a Senator. He's got a bright future, though I don't think he's POTUS material.

]]> By: JOE BLOGGS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2843149 JOE BLOGGS Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:23:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2843149 those of you making derogatory statements about franekn - implying he is a 'clown' and an 'idiot' and doesn't write his own speeches - you are in for a shock. You obviously don't know AL Franken. He is one of the most politically savvy senators we've had in a long time. You right-wing dittodorks can go on blathering talking points all you want. Time will prove that Franken is the real thing. those of you making derogatory statements about franekn – implying he is a 'clown' and an 'idiot' and doesn't write his own speeches – you are in for a shock. You obviously don't know AL Franken. He is one of the most politically savvy senators we've had in a long time. You right-wing dittodorks can go on blathering talking points all you want. Time will prove that Franken is the real thing.

]]> By: Sniffit http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2843144 Sniffit Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:21:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2843144 @ Bob in PA, who asked "Could he have duped us all ?" I don't think so. See, the difference between him and one of the foot-stomping tantrum-throwing GOPers is that he meant what he said...it wasn't just cover and code for "I'm going to do everything I can to paint you as a racist and a bench legislator." @ Bob in PA, who asked "Could he have duped us all ?"

I don't think so. See, the difference between him and one of the foot-stomping tantrum-throwing GOPers is that he meant what he said...it wasn't just cover and code for "I'm going to do everything I can to paint you as a racist and a bench legislator."

]]> By: seg http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2843143 seg Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:21:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2843143 A conscientious elected official? How sweet it is! A conscientious elected official? How sweet it is!

]]> By: Charlie Brown http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2843102 Charlie Brown Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:03:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2843102 Amazing how crazy conservatives refer to Franken as a clown, yet, adore that clown up in Alaska, who can't even utter a complete sentence. Oh, let's not forget W Amazing how crazy conservatives refer to Franken as a clown, yet, adore that clown up in Alaska, who can't even utter a complete sentence.

Oh, let's not forget W

]]> By: Charlie Brown http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2843096 Charlie Brown Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2843096 Amazing how crazy conservatives refer to Franken as a clown, yet, adore that clown up in Alaska, who can't even utter a complete sentence. Amazing how crazy conservatives refer to Franken as a clown, yet, adore that clown up in Alaska, who can't even utter a complete sentence.

]]> By: Willy Brown http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2843090 Willy Brown Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:58:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2843090 As expected AL Franken can not speak intelligently. Every Minnesotan must be so proud of Stuart Smally. As expected AL Franken can not speak intelligently. Every Minnesotan must be so proud of Stuart Smally.

]]> By: AndyB http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2843086 AndyB Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:57:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2843086 Oh come on Al, you've been calling these idiots for years. Don't suck up to the woodwork. Oh come on Al, you've been calling these idiots for years. Don't suck up to the woodwork.

]]> By: Shannon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2843075 Shannon Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:54:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2843075 sig, do you know a lot about Minnesota, you seem like the judgemental type, so let me just say to you, your ignorance is overwhelming, you should be so lucky to live in MN. sig, do you know a lot about Minnesota, you seem like the judgemental type, so let me just say to you, your ignorance is overwhelming, you should be so lucky to live in MN.

]]> By: MBFLA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2843048 MBFLA Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:43:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2843048 Senator Franken is a very bright man. Why don't you give him more than a day in office before you start bashing him? Senator Franken is a very bright man. Why don't you give him more than a day in office before you start bashing him?

]]> By: robert http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2843045 robert Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:42:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2843045 This guy is really honest i will support this man to keep out country fair This guy is really honest i will support this man to keep out country fair

]]> By: Mike in CO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2843028 Mike in CO Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:37:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2843028 I think Al Franken will be a good Senator. I find it interesting that he's on the Judiciary Committee. He wrote the hilarious SNL skit that mocked the Clarence Thomas confirmation hearings. You may remember Dana Carvey as Strom Thurman, ranting about how "women don't like that hard core pornography." I think Al Franken will be a good Senator. I find it interesting that he's on the Judiciary Committee. He wrote the hilarious SNL skit that mocked the Clarence Thomas confirmation hearings. You may remember Dana Carvey as Strom Thurman, ranting about how "women don't like that hard core pornography."

]]> By: jp,michigan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2842917 jp,michigan Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:22:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2842917 We have a joke as vice-president and a bigger joke now in the senate. The democrats will do whatever to get their 60 votes. We have a joke as vice-president and a bigger joke now in the senate. The democrats will do whatever to get their 60 votes.

]]> By: Turnabout is Fair Play http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2842915 Turnabout is Fair Play Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:20:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2842915 Ryan July 13th, 2009 5:28 pm ET Much like the rest of congress, Franken in office is simply a big joke. Bill July 13th, 2009 5:27 pm ET Oh Franken, you have alot to learn just like your clueless leader Obamar… ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Didn't think it would take long for the Fox News dogs to come in here. Ryan July 13th, 2009 5:28 pm ET

Much like the rest of congress, Franken in office is simply a big joke.

Bill July 13th, 2009 5:27 pm ET

Oh Franken, you have alot to learn just like your clueless leader Obamar…

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Didn't think it would take long for the Fox News dogs to come in here.

]]> By: Chris http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2842876 Chris Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:57:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2842876 Congrats to Sen Franken, I'm sure he will serve well. Also, I like that he chose the Employee Free Choice Act as his first legislation to sponsor. Senator Franken will have a very successful and long career. Congrats to Sen Franken, I'm sure he will serve well. Also, I like that he chose the Employee Free Choice Act as his first legislation to sponsor. Senator Franken will have a very successful and long career.

]]> By: bert, Tampa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2842874 bert, Tampa Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:54:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2842874 Sounds like a winner. We need all the help we could get. And his since of humor should help keep him grounded. I hope he serves our country well. Sounds like a winner. We need all the help we could get. And his since of humor should help keep him grounded. I hope he serves our country well.

]]> By: howie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2842873 howie Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:54:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2842873 We already had a large number of comedians in congress, this idiot fits right in with the others. Lord help us Americans We already had a large number of comedians in congress, this idiot fits right in with the others. Lord help us Americans

]]> By: Sig http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2842871 Sig Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:54:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2842871 I would say the whole state of Minnesota has a lot to learn. What a loser state. I would say the whole state of Minnesota has a lot to learn. What a loser state.

]]> By: Bob in Pa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2842870 Bob in Pa Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:54:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2842870 You know, his spoken words "I want to learn what you think is the proper relationship between Congress and the courts, between Congress and the Executive. I want to learn how you go about weighing the rights of the individual . . . . and more powerful interests. And I want to hear your views on judicial restraint and activism," almost sound more like what a conservative would ask this woman. Could he have duped us all ? You know, his spoken words

"I want to learn what you think is the proper relationship between Congress and the courts, between Congress and the Executive. I want to learn how you go about weighing the rights of the individual . . . . and more powerful interests. And I want to hear your views on judicial restraint and activism,"

almost sound more like what a conservative would ask this woman.
Could he have duped us all ?

]]> By: Peoples Voice http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2842869 Peoples Voice Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:54:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2842869 The one very good thing about Senator Franken is he has not been bought by any lobbyist. He is going to be a great US Senator and someone MN will be very proud of. The one very good thing about Senator Franken is he has not been bought by any lobbyist. He is going to be a great US Senator and someone MN will be very proud of.

]]> By: mjm http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2842865 mjm Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:52:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2842865 Who wrote that for him? This is a great country. One day you're a clown, the next day you're confirming a Supreme Court Justice. Besides, clown, we've already witness how she goes weighing the rights of the individual. Just ask the fire fighters. Who wrote that for him?

This is a great country. One day you're a clown, the next day you're confirming a Supreme Court Justice.

Besides, clown, we've already witness how she goes weighing the rights of the individual. Just ask the fire fighters.

]]> By: Bob in Pa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2842864 Bob in Pa Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:51:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2842864 Maybe he should ask here how she would have ruled in his election. Maybe he should ask here how she would have ruled in his election.

]]> By: Troy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2842863 Troy Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:51:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2842863 Regardless of what he did before, I like him because he is what a Senator is SUPPOSED to be. An Average citizen working for the common good... not a career politician working to get himself re-elected. (when I say average, I mean non-politician) Personally, I think there should be a cap on how many times a senator can run, similar to how the president can only serve two terms. It helps keep a limit on the amount of influence and corruption can be obtained by one or many people. Regardless of what he did before, I like him because he is what a Senator is SUPPOSED to be. An Average citizen working for the common good... not a career politician working to get himself re-elected. (when I say average, I mean non-politician)

Personally, I think there should be a cap on how many times a senator can run, similar to how the president can only serve two terms. It helps keep a limit on the amount of influence and corruption can be obtained by one or many people.

]]> By: wonderland http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2842862 wonderland Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:50:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2842862 What more can we expect from the folks who elected Jesse Ventura or a nation that actually gives credibility to Oprah Winfrey...we have lost all sense of direction. What more can we expect from the folks who elected Jesse Ventura or a nation that actually gives credibility to Oprah Winfrey...we have lost all sense of direction.

]]> By: GOP = Party of Tolerance http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2842860 GOP = Party of Tolerance Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:50:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2842860 Franken just blows me away with his grace and humility. He is a fine example for a U.S. Senator who is well on his way to being a wise statesman and policy force. He obviously doesn't need a job unlike so many politicians who serve themselves instead of the public. Franken just blows me away with his grace and humility. He is a fine example for a U.S. Senator who is well on his way to being a wise statesman and policy force. He obviously doesn't need a job unlike so many politicians who serve themselves instead of the public.

]]> By: Thomas Veil http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2842859 Thomas Veil Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:49:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2842859 Sounds like he's off to a good start. I hope he goes with his natural inclination to toss in a sarcastic crack or two now and then. It injects a bit of humanity, and humor often speaks to the truth. But really, I doubt Franken could be funnier than some of the comments of his critics below. They're hysterically hysterical. Sounds like he's off to a good start.

I hope he goes with his natural inclination to toss in a sarcastic crack or two now and then. It injects a bit of humanity, and humor often speaks to the truth.

But really, I doubt Franken could be funnier than some of the comments of his critics below. They're hysterically hysterical.

]]> By: southerncousin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2842858 southerncousin Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:49:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2842858 Did he say anything about how more people voted in Minnesota than were registered or how he won those votes? Probably not, he is a liberal democrat. Did he say anything about how more people voted in Minnesota than were registered or how he won those votes? Probably not, he is a liberal democrat.

]]> By: Kevin B http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2842856 Kevin B Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:48:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2842856 Haters will continue to do what they do best, which is to "hate". However, Mr Franken will make a great senator. Haters will continue to do what they do best, which is to "hate". However, Mr Franken will make a great senator.

]]> By: Sam http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2842855 Sam Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:48:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2842855 I have tried to look at the blogs on several occasions and on several issues but a lot of what I read just adds up to nastiness - think I will stick to PBS. I have tried to look at the blogs on several occasions and on several issues but a lot of what I read just adds up to nastiness – think I will stick to PBS.

]]> By: Hamm http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/i-know-i-have-a-lot-to-learn-from-each-of-you-franken-says/#comment-2842853 Hamm Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:47:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60269#comment-2842853 I also like this guy. If you've read any of his books, then you'd know that he's a smart guy. I also like this guy. If you've read any of his books, then you'd know that he's a smart guy.

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