Enter Laughing: Al Franken joins the Senate

"He’s always had this amazing work ethic, an infinite amount of energy and intelligence and concentration, and now he’s finally bitten into something that’s really substantial.” Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Leo Romero - Jul 12, 2009 - 10:32 PM PDT
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by Kaizar Campwala - Jul. 19, 2009

The story of Al Franken from comedian to Senator. There's no pontification about what Franken might do now that he's in the Senate, which I found refreshing. Recommended read.

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by Julian Friedland - Jul. 19, 2009

An illuminating profile of the new Senator-comedian from Minnesota, who ironically or fittingly didn't enter this office laughing at all.

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by Leo Romero - Jul. 19, 2009
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