Credibility? Didn't the republicans just give a standing ovation to a convicted felon and have a airport wide stance scandal?

Republicans are people now ? When did this happen ?

I'll trade Bob Casey for Al Franken any day of the week. At least he has a personality.

Republicans see Franken as "Public Enemy #1"

So much for Osama Bin Laden.

JerseyTim: Republicans see Franken as "Public Enemy #1"

So much for Osama Bin Laden.

Who?

JerseyTim: Republicans see Franken as "Public Enemy #1"

So much for Osama Bin Laden.

Bin Laden is only an enemy to America... like the Republicans themselves.

I couldnt be happier that he won. I'm still pissed off at my party for completely ignoring the rest of the country they supposedly swore to represent. I may not like every stance Obama has, but at least he's considering the opinions and wishes of the Republicans, which is a lot more than I can say for many of the Republicans in office the last 8 years.

/cranky republican wanna be libertarian

I don't think getting elected to play a part in a larger political ideological theater is a credible reason for being a public servant. I hope he sticks to representing his constituents instead of grandstanding a liberal ideology media show. He has a job to do for the people who elected him, I hope he does it.

Even if he is a complete ass, they should still treat him with the respect he deserves.

GaryPDX: I don't think getting elected to play a part in a larger political ideological theater is a credible reason for being a public servant. I hope he sticks to representing his constituents instead of grandstanding a liberal ideology media show. He has a job to do for the people who elected him, I hope he does it.

Perhaps the people who elected him want him to grandstand a liberal ideology. We could use some of that action down here in the bible belt.

Republicans are still relevant?
STFU you crying crybabies.

Just enough people really like you, Mr. Franken. Just enough.

Republicans hate winners.

GaryPDX: I don't think getting elected to play a part in a larger political ideological theater is a credible reason for being a public servant. I hope he sticks to representing his constituents instead of grandstanding a liberal ideology media show. He has a job to do for the people who elected him, I hope he does it.

Shouldn't we expect this from ALL our congresscritters? No matter which corner of the sty they prefer to wallow in?

anybody catch this bit of Irony in the Article?

Prominent conservative Rush Limbaugh, who Franken mocked in the title of one of his books, has already jabbed Franken on his radio show, telling listeners in December that Franken "won't quit [the Senate race] because he doesn't know how to get a real job...He's a pathetic figure."

And what was Franken's job before running for Senate? The exact same one Rush Limbaugh currently does: political radio talk show host

"It's going to be hard for Franken to be very effective with any Republicans, in terms of having any credibility with us, just because he's been so nasty in the past," Seifert said. "He certainly has callous and very partisan behavior in the past that is beyond the pale."

But he's so mean!



Please go fark yourself.

FTFAProminent conservative Rush Limbaugh, who Franken mocked in the title of one of his books, has already jabbed Franken on his radio show, telling listeners in December that Franken "won't quit [the Senate race] because he doesn't know how to get a real job...He's a pathetic figure."

In Rush Limbaugh terms, a real job is one that comes with a low co-pay on prescription drugs.

Disliking Al Franken is a bipartisan effort. It just seems like disliking is more Bipartisan.

PirateKing: GaryPDX: I don't think getting elected to play a part in a larger political ideological theater is a credible reason for being a public servant. I hope he sticks to representing his constituents instead of grandstanding a liberal ideology media show. He has a job to do for the people who elected him, I hope he does it.

Shouldn't we expect this from ALL our congresscritters? No matter which corner of the sty they prefer to wallow in?

You'd think so, but, NO. We have the best congress that money can buy.

globalwarmingpraiser: Disliking Al Franken is a bipartisan effort. It just seems like disliking Norm Coleman is more Bipartisan.

FTFM

PirateKing: GaryPDX: I don't think getting elected to play a part in a larger political ideological theater is a credible reason for being a public servant. I hope he sticks to representing his constituents instead of grandstanding a liberal ideology media show. He has a job to do for the people who elected him, I hope he does it.

Shouldn't we expect this from ALL our congresscritters? No matter which corner of the sty they prefer to wallow in?

Of course. Even better than "expecting", we should be "demanding".

Republicans don't like Franken because Franken wants them to pay taxes too and also Franken knows who's doing all the stealing from the middle/working class.

Republicans are like roaches, they hate it when you turn the lights on.

Prominent conservative Rush Limbaugh, who Franken mocked in the title of one of his books, has already jabbed Franken himself on his radio show, telling listeners in December that Franken I "won't quit [the Senate race radio business] because he I doesn't know how to get a real job...He's I'm a pathetic figure."

FTFH

He stands up to them -that's why he's hated.

They're not quite finished with ruining the economy which is why they need every seat they can get.

They're calling Al Franken dishonorable? That's rich.

Some of the things he's said were beyond the pale. They were true statements about Republicans.

Ed Willy: FTFAProminent conservative Rush Limbaugh, who Franken mocked in the title of one of his books, has already jabbed Franken on his radio show, telling listeners in December that Franken "won't quit [the Senate race] because he doesn't know how to get a real job...He's a pathetic figure."

In Rush Limbaugh terms, a real job is one that comes with a low co-pay on prescription drugs.

Just guessing here, but I bet Franken is rich also. I've known who he is for many years. I got his autograph 25 years ago when I was in college and he was "Franken and Davis."

Usually you get rich by working hard. I said "usually."

Franken strikes me as a bit of a putz...

Having said that, the next four years of whining, biatching and moaning from republicans over him will most likely be delicious.

I'm torn on how to feel about all of this.

JerseyTim: Republicans see Franken as "Public Enemy #1"

So much for Osama Bin Laden.

Came here for this...leaving.

That's just cause girls are on his jock like ants on candy.
/too obscure?

Republicans accusing others of partisanship is... wait I had an analogy about this... hold on...

Descartes: Even if he is a complete ass, they should still treat him with the respect he deserves.

in America? now that's funny.

"It's one thing to lose to an honorable opponent, but Al Franken is not considered an honorable opponent by Minnesota Republicans."

Yeah, and we know that the Minnesota Republican Party is so full of honorable people, like Norm Coleman and Michelle Bachmann.

At least it's a principled stand for the republicans. They hate counting votes.

In the quote by the Republican Party Chairman, he used the words,
"honorable" and "republican" in the same sentence. I understand what he was saying but, well, it just seem so, so wrong to use both those words in the same sentence. Just wrong!

milk_plus: At least it's a principled stand for the republicans. They hate counting votes.

ftfy

me texan: I couldnt be happier that he won. I'm still pissed off at my party for completely ignoring the rest of the country they supposedly swore to represent. I may not like every stance Obama has, but at least he's considering the opinions and wishes of the Republicans, which is a lot more than I can say for many of the Republicans in office the last 8 years.

/cranky republican wanna be libertarian

let the healing begin, my Republican. the light is coming towards you. embrace it and don't be afraid. the truth will set you free.
a True Republican is only concerned about him/herself, his/her money. that is it. and when you see this you will realize that the republican party is not where you want to be.

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Ed Willy: FTFAProminent conservative Rush Limbaugh, who Franken mocked in the title of one of his books, has already jabbed Franken on his radio show, telling listeners in December that Franken "won't quit [the Senate race] because he doesn't know how to get a real job...He's a pathetic figure."

In Rush Limbaugh terms, a real job is one that comes with a low co-pay on prescription drugs.

It's also funny because Limbaugh's fat, lazy ass actually drew unemployment before he became a syndicated blowhard and grade-A douchebag.

AIN'T IT HARD WHEN U DISCOVER THAT,
THE REPUBLICAN PARTY REALLY WASN'T,
WHERE ITS AT,
AFTER THEY TOOK FROM U EVERYTHING THEY COULD STEAL.
HOW DOES IT FEEL?

---modified bob dylan

Dawg47: Ed Willy: FTFAProminent conservative Rush Limbaugh, who Franken mocked in the title of one of his books, has already jabbed Franken on his radio show, telling listeners in December that Franken "won't quit [the Senate race] because he doesn't know how to get a real job...He's a pathetic figure."

In Rush Limbaugh terms, a real job is one that comes with a low co-pay on prescription drugs.

It's also funny because Limbaugh's fat, lazy ass actually drew unemployment before he became a syndicated blowhard and grade-A douchebag.

Limbaugh dropped out of college after 1 year. never finished. just like now, he's never finished running his mouth.

I think their hatred stems largely from the books he puts out. Case in point:


/Great read.
//Well researched and funny at the same time.

JerseyTim: Republicans see Franken as "Public Enemy #1"

So much for Osama Bin Laden.

Feh, EVERYONE of a differing viewpoint is Public Enemy #1 to the Republicans. For several years, I think they all considered Michael Moore a greater threat to the United States than the Taliban, Saddam, and Osama combined.

The Repubs are crying that they can't take an entertainer seriously as a political office holder. That's rich. Cue the "Bedtime for Bonzo" and "Conan the Barbarian" clips...

Smacky the Frog: I think their hatred stems largely from the books he puts out. Case in point:


/Great read.
//Well researched and funny at the same time.

Most of the people who criticize Franken don't read. They tune in to AM radio while they warsh their dishes and laundry.

"It's one thing to lose to an honorable opponent, but Al Franken is not considered an honorable opponent by Minnesota Republicans."

Yeah, because the Minnesota GOP, what with its Colemans and Bachmanns, is really known for its honor. Just shut. the fark. up. you whining crybabies.

FTFA:
Prominent conservative Rush Limbaugh, who Franken mocked in the title of one of his books, has already jabbed Franken on his radio show, telling listeners in December that Franken "won't quit [the Senate race] because he doesn't know how to get a real job...He's a pathetic figure."

Ohhhhhhhh... NOW I get it. Now I get why right-wingers keep insisting that Rush Limbaugh is a comedian.

"won't quit [the Senate race] because he doesn't know how to get a real job...He's a pathetic figure."

Rush "oxy-moron" Limbaugh is calling someone else pathetic? I think I saw one of Rush's balls chasing Indiana Jones.

I'd gladly volunteer to take the lump down to the hog pen.