Al Franken
Al Franken
Alan Stuart "Al" Frankenis an American comedian, actor, politician, and writer. He is currently the junior United States Senator from Minnesota. He became well known in the 1970s and 1980s as a writer and performer on the television comedy show Saturday Night Live. After several decades as a comedic actor and writer, he became a prominent liberal political activist. Franken was elected to the United States Senate in 2008, narrowly defeating incumbent Republican Senator Norm Coleman. Franken is a member...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth21 May 1951
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
There are as many forms of advice as there are colors of the rainbow. Remember that good advice can come from bad people and bad advice from good people. The important thing about advice is that it is simply that. Advice.
We love America just as much as they do. But in a different way. You see, they love America like a 4-year-old loves his mommy. Liberals love America like grown-ups. To a 4-year-old, everything Mommy does is wonderful and anyone who criticizes Mommy is bad. Grown-up love means actually understanding what you love, taking the good with the bad and helping your loved one grow.
He [Newt Gingrich] is the most unpopular politician in America. His favorable rating is only four points higher than the Unabomber.
Bob Dole used to be really funny. Barney Frank can be kind of funny. Bob Kerrey has a good sense of humor.
I want to reclaim 'liberal.' I'm a liberal, and I think most Americans are liberals.
I think the government has a role in protecting the fundamental rights of its citizens.
I think that the default for collecting any kind of personal data should be opt-in consent.
I know I have an awful lot to learn from the people of Minnesota.
I just can't sit still and meditate; that doesn't kind of work for me. I don't even know exactly what it means.
I hope you realize, in a democracy, laughter is assent.
I grew up in Minnesota, where we treasure our tradition of civic engagement - and our record of having the nation's highest voter participation.
I get satisfaction when I write something I like, when I'm happy with it.
I'm a bit of a shill for the Clinton Administration, which has its perks. I'm invited to all the inaugural balls.
I'm crushed by the responsibility of writing a satirical book.