I saw that ad for the first time last night. I didn't think it was possible, but Norm has reached heights of douchebaggery that I never thought possible.

/ say goodnight, Norm.

I just saw something that he's now suspending all negative ads.

Hopefully it's too late.

Not that I'm defending this in any way, but they Democrats have done everything they can to exploit Wellstone's death since the memorial. Welcome to politics, nothing is sacred.

Well, to be honest, I'd be pretty desperate too if I were losing a poltical campaign to the guy behind "Stewart Saves His Family."

Girl From The North Country: I just saw something that he's now suspending all negative ads.

Who is suspending negative ads? Coleman or Franken?

nekom: Not that I'm defending this in any way, but they Democrats have done everything they can to exploit Wellstone's death since the memorial. Welcome to politics, nothing is sacred.

The Republicans/NeoCons/whatever have exploited it as well, the problem being that they've lied about it since it happened.

Girl From The North Country: I just saw something that he's now suspending all negative ads.

Hopefully it's too late.

I hope to Allah you are right. I just saw a bunch of anti-Al ads on the local news, but they were party ads and not sponsored by Norm.

Either way, I think Norm and his pals are in serious trouble in MN this year. I've never seen the DFL so energized and so on the ball.

MN will stay blue, and may even get bluer if people like Ashwin Madea win.

RevMercutio: The Republicans/NeoCons/whatever have exploited it as well, the problem being that they've lied about it since it happened.

I wouldn't dispute that either. They all do what they feel they have to do to gain power. Maybe there are a few exceptions out there.

Solid State Vittles: Girl From The North Country: I just saw something that he's now suspending all negative ads.

Who is suspending negative ads? Coleman or Franken?

Coleman (new window)

RevMercutio: nekom: Not that I'm defending this in any way, but they Democrats have done everything they can to exploit Wellstone's death since the memorial. Welcome to politics, nothing is sacred.

The Republicans/NeoCons/whatever have exploited it as well, the problem being that they've lied about it since it happened.

THIS. After the memorial, the Right-Wing Noise Machine® went totally apeshiat over Rick Kahn's speech. They couldn't even cut a bereaved friend of Paul's a break. Sure, the speech was a bit partisan, but the guy just lost one of his best friends and mentors, ffs.

/ knew Wellstone when he was a PoliSci professor
// still misses him

Trickle Down Douchebaggery...

Girl From The North Country: Solid State Vittles: Girl From The North Country: I just saw something that he's now suspending all negative ads.

Who is suspending negative ads? Coleman or Franken?

Coleman (new window)

Wasn't this pretty much all he had? This might be a white flag.

Let's be fair. The Republicans went to all the trouble to engineer Wellstone's death, they should be allowed to use it in their ads.

VictoryCabal: Let's be fair. The Republicans went to all the trouble to engineer Wellstone's death, they should be allowed to use it in their ads.

Bwahahahaha. AAA+++ I would LOL again.

I really hope Franken wins. I would love to see him stand up in the middle of the Senate - whatever the topic, or whatever the vote - and just start riffing.

I'd like to see Franken in the Senate. I wouldn't agree with him much, but I'd probably agree with him more than the average Democratic Senator, and I'd sure as hell agree with him more than Norm Coleman.

If nothing else, it'll be better entertainment value.

If I were actually in Minnesota, though, I'd have to vote for Dean Barker.

He's got my vote. Franken, that is.

"VictoryCabal 2008-10-10 06:59:42 PM
Let's be fair. The Republicans went to all the trouble to engineer Wellstone's death, they should be allowed to use it in their ads."

-ftw!

Al Franken cracks me up. I think, I hope, he'd be a breath of fresh air in the Senate.

Wow. That's bad.

I like Franken - I've read a couple of his books, and I actually think he's (often, if not always) pretty funny. I have no idea at all if he would make a good Senator....but Coleman is a fkn douchebag. I don't know if Franken deserves to win, but Coleman deserves to lose.

I just went to Al's web site and make a donation to his campaign. Thanks for bringing this to my attention, Normie, yuh scrote.

I'm waiting for the regular "Franken was on SNL when it sucked" 'tard to drop in.

After getting put through the wringer by Franken in not one but two books, not to mention w/e else has probably gone on in the campaign, can any Coleman supporter be surprised?

Anyone notice how Coleman didn't attend the McCain rally in Lakeville today? Christ man, it's not like it's a long drive.

In related news: Republican party self-destructs and the age of comedians and intellectuals is reigned in.

Comedy Central approves.

Hal Jalykakik: douchebaggery

that is a nice word...rolls off the tongue...

VictoryCabal: Let's be fair. The Republicans went to all the trouble to engineer Wellstone's death, they should be allowed to use it in their ads.

Wellstone should have known something was up when he heard, "I'm John McCain, and I'll be your pilot today..."

robbiedo: Hal Jalykakik: douchebaggery

that is a nice word...rolls off the tongue...

Douchenozzlery does too.

Well obviously, it's a close race. The republican pretty much has to start lying.

Solid State Vittles: Girl From The North Country: I just saw something that he's now suspending all negative ads.

Who is suspending negative ads? Coleman or Franken?

Coleman said he would

Oh yeah,

Franken 40 - Coleman 39
http://www.pollster.com/polls/mn/08-mn-sen-ge-cvf.php

Franken 40 - Coleman 38
http://www.electoral-vote.com/evp2008/Senate/Graphs/minnesota.html

Franken 43 - Coleman 37 (FoxNews pollster, LOL)

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_sen a te_elections/minnesota/election_2008_minnesota_senate

"He physically assaulted a protester," said the Republican ad.

News accounts from 2004 report that it happened at a Howard Dean for President rally in New Hampshire.

A screaming heckler appeared to make a lunge for Dean. That's when Franken wrestled him to the ground and with the help of two others, and removed him.

"I was later given the key to the city," explained Franken.

I know funny, and THIS, is FUNNY

RevMercutio: I'm waiting for the regular "Franken was on SNL when it sucked" 'tard to drop in.

SNL always sucked

Drunk Astronaut: robbiedo: Hal Jalykakik: douchebaggery

that is a nice word...rolls off the tongue...

Douchenozzlery does too.

Douchebagetry is my favorite.

Hal Jalykakik: I saw that ad for the first time last night. I didn't think it was possible, but Norm has reached heights of douchebaggery that I never thought possible.

/ say goodnight, Norm.

I think we can pretty much say all Republicans are douchebags...the party needs to implode big time...


...and then maybe, just maybe, a new, proper, truly conservative party could emerge...


...and they can leave all the racist, bigots, a-holes, and greedy corporate whores to wither and die off.

nekom: Not that I'm defending this in any way, but they Democrats have done everything they can to exploit Wellstone's death since the memorial. Welcome to politics, nothing is sacred.



Pardon me if I don't give the Reps a lot of leeway.

Go Franken, Coleman is a douche. I'm from PA and I don't give a crap about Minnesota politics, but a douche is a douche, and Coleman is a big one.

Republicans would be better off if they started to nominate competent legislators instead of douches that have one line on their resume: Pisses off liberals.

That does not cut it anymore. As someone from PA, more Specter, less Santorum. It's the only way the republicans have any chance in the Northeast.

If I was a republican, I would look into dumping the the no abortion thing like the left dumped gun control. If a guy like Santorum can't win in PA with all our Catholics based on pro-life, NO ONE WILL BE ABLE TO.

If you dropped that bullshiat you would have a competent female VP candidate or a game changing bipartisan gambit (lieberman) instead of Palin.

nekom: Not that I'm defending this in any way, but they Democrats have done everything they can to exploit Wellstone's death since the memorial. Welcome to politics, nothing is sacred.

What would Wellstone want? What would his family want?

What does that have to do with the subject of this thread?

furiousxgeorge: less Santorum

2 words everyone can live by.

I love Al Franken and I sure hope he wins. And that image above of Al as satellite reporter has been shamelessly hotlinked from a rightwing douchebaggery site.

moothemagiccow: RevMercutio: I'm waiting for the regular "Franken was on SNL when it sucked" 'tard to drop in.

SNL always sucked

Interestingly, that's about the only way one would actually win that argument.

Wellstone was one of the greatest political minds and one of the nicest, most caring people that America has produced. Coleman should be deported for doing this.

Come on Minnesota, get this opportunist outta office. Do it for Paul.

"For Paul, For Paul, For Paul"

Anyone remember back in the day when Bill Maher had a segment called "Strange Bedfellows". One year it was Al Franken in bed with Arianna Huffington - back when she was a Republican.

Comedy gold.

nekom: Not that I'm defending this in any way, but they Democrats have done everything they can to exploit Wellstone's death since the memorial. Welcome to politics, nothing is sacred.

I highly doubt Paul Wellstone would mind being a liberal icon. He would probably be perfectly fine with being used to get people elected, and his pet projects passed.

The funniest thing Al Franken will ever do is become the fillibuster-blocking 60th democratic senator next month. Thats freakin' hilarious.

/Oreilly's head asplode

lincoln65: Anyone notice how Coleman didn't attend the McCain rally in Lakeville today? Christ man, it's not like it's a long drive.

McCain probably asked him not to go. Since umbrellas aren't allowed at rallies, having such a colossal douche present is just uncomfortable for everyone.

the opposite of charity is justice: The funniest thing Al Franken will ever do is become the fillibuster-blocking 60th democratic senator next month. Thats freakin' hilarious.

/Oreilly's head asplode

Even if I didn't like Al's polices and even if I didn't think Norm Coleman was a total Shmuck, it would be hard not to vote for Al for the sheer comedy of O'Rielly's meltdowns.

Sum Dum Gai: lincoln65: Anyone notice how Coleman didn't attend the McCain rally in Lakeville today? Christ man, it's not like it's a long drive.

McCain probably asked him not to go. Since umbrellas aren't allowed at rallies, having such a colossal douche present is just uncomfortable for everyone.

I think it's more likely that Coleman, who may still get elected, wanted to distance himself from the lead balloon that is McCain's campaign.

Girl From The North Country: Anyone remember back in the day when Bill Maher had a segment called "Strange Bedfellows". One year it was Al Franken in bed with Arianna Huffington - back when she was a Republican.

Comedy gold.

Arianna has actually said this was what turned her into a liberal. In order to be better prepared for these segments, she began delving into liberal theory/arguments/book/articles/etc...and found them convincing.