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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsRichard Painter: Al Franken should run for Governor of Minnesota.
We all now know that Franken was attacked by Russians and unfairly kicked out of the Senate.
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Unless we really want a return of T-Paw (and his masterful budgeting skills) this is a good way to go if he is willing.https://www.gomn.com/news/former-bush-lawyer-calls-on-franken-to-run-for-governor-slams-blue-dog-dems via @GoMNNews
4:05 PM - Feb 20, 2018
Former Bush lawyer calls on Franken to run for governor
Richard Painter has been an outspoken critic of the Trump administration.
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Richard Painter: Al Franken should run for Governor of Minnesota. (Original Post)
Control-Z
Feb 2018
OP
He should go for the presidency in 2020, while he's still relatively young. nt
earthshine
Feb 2018
#8
TheCowsCameHome
(40,168 posts)1. I wish he'd run for Senate.
That is where he belongs.
rzemanfl
(29,565 posts)2. Franken should run for President and this Repuke should STFU. n/t
CentralMass
(15,265 posts)5. Run Al, run.
NCTraveler
(30,481 posts)3. Still waiting to see what Alberto Gonzales has to say. Nt
LexVegas
(6,067 posts)4. Wonder what Cheney's input on this matter is.
blueinredohio
(6,797 posts)6. I think he should run for his old Senate seat
Control-Z
(15,682 posts)7. I believe he's endorsing the woman who filled his seat
I think he has too much integrity to go back on his word. Frankly I'd like to see him on a presidential ticket, top or bottom. Governor wouldn't be bad, though.
All I know is that we need him back in some higher office. He's too strong to lose altogether.
earthshine
(1,642 posts)8. He should go for the presidency in 2020, while he's still relatively young. nt