Al Franken @alfranken Twitter profile

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3 years

Nice speech, @LindseyGrahamSC ! But I seem to recall that you called the GA and AR Secretaries of State to find votes for your golf buddy.

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1 year

After watching the Jan 6 committee today, my overwhelming reaction is just how profoundly sad it is that Donald Trump was POTUS.

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4 years

6,200 people at Trump rally in Tulsa. Acts that had bigger crowds at the same venue in 2019: - Sha Na Na - The Pips (w/o Gladys Knight) - Loverboy - John Tesh - The West Virginia Touring Company of La Traviata

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Democrats’ attempt to codify the right to abortion went down 49-51. We should immediately drop a bill codifying the right to use contraception. Make Republicans vote on that one! Let’s go on offense for a change!

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In his speech at the NRA convention today, @tedcruz actually said, “What stops armed bad guys is armed good guys.” That’s what happens when you write your speech a week in advance and forget to rewrite.

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4 years

Every GOP Senator who refused to give Garland a vote & now agrees to vote for a Trump SCOTUS nominee will forever be remembered as a monumental hypocrite. And McConnell will live in infamy as the man who destroyed the Senate & the Court through his own lust for power.

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5 years

It's time to stop taking Trump seriously and to start taking him literally.

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2 years

I’ve decided to endorse @RepLizCheney for the Republican nomination for the House seat In Wyoming it’s my first time endorsing in a GOP primary. But I think Al Franken’s support will carry a lot of weight with WY Republicans.

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2 years

As I said after the Alito leak, Dems should put a bill on the floor codifying the right to birth control, and in light of Thomas’ concurrence, marriage equality and privacy.

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4 years

Trump today: "I could shoot somebody in the middle of 5th Avenue and Lindsey Graham would still be against impeachment."

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3 years

Susan Collins this morning: “I don’t think it’s necessary to take the nuclear codes away from President Trump because this time he’s really learned his lesson.”

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4 years

Listening to Mitch McConnell talk about the decline of bipartisanship is like listening to Jeffrey Dahmer complain about the decline of dinner party etiquette.

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9 months

No one is trying to allow abortions right up to birth. You asshole, DeSantis. #GOPDebate

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2 years

Congrats to soon-to-be Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. Pretty sure her husband will never plot a coup to overturn an election.

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3 years

This isn’t on just the 13 Senators who are now challenging the certification. This is on all Republicans who waited more than a month to acknowledge that Biden won. Including @senatemajldr McConnell.

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4 years

Just spoke with @amyklobuchar 's husband, John Bessler, earlier. He's got COVID-19 & is in the hospital w/pneumonia. Amy had told me he was cranky, but we had a fun call - lots of laughs & then some coughing (him). But his temp went down today! Wishing him a very quick recovery.

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4 years

Good news. I found Jim Jordan's jacket.

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1 year

I hope he knows he’ll still be indicted.

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4 years

I have Republican friends in the Senate who are morally serious people. McConnell is not one of them. Let’s see if there are four who think it’s important to hear the truth. #ImpeachmentTrial

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1 year

Congrats to horrible lying scumbag Kevin McCarthy on winning the nomination to lead a terrible group comprised almost entirely of nut jobs and/or chickenshits.

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Al Franken

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2 years

Compromise on assault weapons. If we can’t just ban them, let’s change the age you can buy them from 18 to 57.

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3 years

Question to Trump lawyers: You showed a lot of video clips showing Democrats saying “fight.” Do you have any footage of their audiences rioting right after? #ImpeachmentTrial #ImpeachmentTrial2

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3 years

Now is not the time for the Joint Chiefs to take the nuclear codes away from Trump. Now is the time to give him the wrong code.

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2 years

Susan Collins still insists that Gorsuch & Kavanaugh misled (fooled) her. Look, I’m not a lawyer, but I played one in a sketch, & I can tell you that I (and everyone) knew that the Supreme Court can overturn precedent. Oh, and that they were lying. #RoeVsWade

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3 years

Looking forward to Trump being sworn in today.

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3 years

Interesting that Grassley opened 1st post-election Judiciary hearing with a lie, saying the only reason he opposed Garland’s SCOTUS nomination was that it was too close (9 months) to the election. He didn’t have that problem w/ Coney Barrett (5 weeks).

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3 years

And now the gracious concession.

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2 years

Susan Collins voted for Kavanaugh because he told her that Roe was settled law. Maybe now she understands SCOTUS can unsettle settled law. (And/or he was just lying).

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2 years

After overturning Roe, Thomas wants to revisit Griswold, Lawrence, & Obergefell. How about revisiting Thomas’ conflicts of interest instead of our rights? #RoeVsWade

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1 year

DOJ can prosecute people. Meaning they can flip people. Meaning they will. Meaning a lot of people are going down. Including Trump.

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2 years

I don’t see how anyone watching isn’t infuriated and heartbroken. #January6thCommitteeHearings

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5 months

Said the woman who voted for Kavanaugh and Gorsuch and unleashed this nightmare.

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5 months

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) slams Texas Supreme Court ruling denying Kate Cox an abortion "I thought it was a terrible decision… that may affect her future ability to carry a child, was forced to leave Texas to get a much needed abortion — it’s just inconceivable to me."

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1 year

There is no reason to have assault weapons. None. Let’s ban them and buy back every one (at fair market price) & see what happens after 5 years.

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4 years

Susan Collins says she’ll acquit because “he learned his lesson.” The only lesson Trump learned is that Susan Collins & the GOP will let him get away with anything. #ImpeachmentTrial

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2 years

“They’re not here to hurt me.” Hmmm. Riddle me this: Who were they there to hurt? #January6thHearings

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4 years

BREAKING: Biden Pledges to Read Presidential Daily Brief Daily.

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2 years

Had all 4 grandkids together for 1st time since Covid. My job? Put them to bed. After 90 min., 5-yr old Avery gets Franni & says, “Grandma, give grandpa a break. He can’t control us.”

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5 years

Franni and I were blessed yesterday to welcome our fourth grandchild, Claire Frances Franken into this world at 8 lbs. 12 oz. & 20 inches. Mother (Stephanie) & daughter are fine, Father (Joe) & big brother (Jacob, age 3) are stressed & confused. Both of them. Here's me & Claire:

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2 years

The Leaker

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4 years

On Jan. 20, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman should be reinstated at the rank of colonel & awarded the Medal of Honor for his valor by President Biden. #VindmanIsAPatriot

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Al Franken

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3 years

Finally giving up my War on Christmas. So, Merry Christmas, everybody!

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1 year

Dems stay in the majority in the Senate! McConnell can thank SCOTUS. Hoisted on his own petard!

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4 years

Turns out that Steve Bannon and the other We Build the Wall con artists actually TORE DOWN two miles of the wall and resold the rebar on Craigslist.

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4 years

BREAKING: Bannon still scheduled to speak Tuesday night at RNC.

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11 months

Justice Alito justified his estimated $100k ride on a billionaire’s plane for a luxury fishing trip to Alaska, saying the seat was vacant. Turns out the seat was intended for an eight year-old Make-a-Wish Foundation who always wanted to catch a halibut.

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5 years

Evidently Trump couldn’t find anyone he could rely on to deep six the Mueller investigation who hadn’t already publicly called it a witch hunt?

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6 years

How dangerous is Trump? It’s not the time for Mattis to tell Trump that he’s taking the nuclear codes away from him. It’s time for Mattis to give him the wrong codes.

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4 years

Downside of a @JoeBiden Victory - We may never see Trump's healthcare plan.

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1 year

I hope Oz knows he lost to the better man.

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Al Franken

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5 years

As the walls cave in around Donald Trump and Dems take control of the House, it's time for Republicans who knew they put a dangerously unqualified buffoon in the WH to either help contain the damage or get the hell out of the way. Read more—won’t you?

He’s Doing the Best He Can

Barely a day goes by without Donald Trump reminding us all of his total disregard for the truth, his startling ignorance, or his affection…

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Al Franken

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3 years

Here’s something to cheer up Trump! Jimmy Carter was a 1-termer, but went on to win the Nobel Peace Prize!

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4 years

If someone is saying, “If we lose the election, it means it was rigged,” what he’s telling everyone is, “The only way I can win this election is by cheating.”

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3 years

Gee, we here in Texas haven’t screwed up royally in a whole two weeks! I know! Let’s lift the mask mandate!

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2 years

After Allen Weisselberg pled guilty today to 15 counts of tax fraud & implicated the Trump organization Trump posted on Truth Social - “Can’t trust a guy named Weisselberg -know what I mean?”

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1 year

Me and the grandkids and our annual Thanksgiving screening of Judgement at Nuremberg.

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11 months

Fuck Alito! Sometimes profanity is appropriate. For example, on the anniversary of the Dobbs decision. So… also fuck Thomas, Roberts, Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, and Coney Barett. But especially Alito. VOTE! #RoevWade

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4 years

Another piece of advice from the President: Trump suggested today that Americans wash their hands with boiling water. When asked to comment, Dr. Birx said, “the President was just spitballing.”

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3 years

So happy Merrick Garland is Biden’s AG pick! He’s the best! Should sail through. Though Cruz might think it’s too close to the 2024 election for a POTUS to pick his AG.

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4 years

Sometimes it's best not to overlook the obvious.

The President is Crazy – AlFranken.com

The official website of writer, actor, comedian and former United States Senator Al Franken.

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9 months

Critical race theory was never taught in Florida in K-12, so DeSanitis is LYING when he says he eliminated it. #GOPDebate

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1 year

Feels like a bad week for Trump.

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4 years

Judging by its name, Obamagate must be really bad. But probably nowhere near as bad as the Trumpvirus.

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4 years

I really hate Trump. #debate

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5 years

The government shutdown will cost us billions of dollars. Who’s going to pay for it? Mexico.

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3 years

Ben Sasse says he’s open to an impeachment trial. Where was he when he voted against witnesses in the last one?

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3 years

Mitch McConnell says Biden’s infrastructure plan is a Trojan horse for tax increases. It’s not. It’s a Trojan horse for infrastructure.

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5 years

Happy Holidays from the Frankens

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1 month

Neither rain nor snow will keep me from voting for Biden!

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2 years

Last night I was on @CNN Tonight, commenting on the hearings. I made the point that those who testified should have spoken out BEFORE January 6th. I’m afraid I might have come off as pissed. Because I am.

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2 years

You know who’s great? @elonmusk !

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6 years

Should the Senate allow a president who is an unindicted co-conspirator to nominate a justice who may well be asked to decide whether that president can be subpoenaed? That was the elephant in the room today.

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There’s this thing pundits say about Hawley: He’s smart enough to know this is wrong cuz he’s Yale Law. EVERYONE is smart enough. Point is he’s despicable enough.

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4 years

BREAKING: Trump Says Harris was Born in Kenya and Is Obama’s Half-Sister.

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1 year

Thanks, Trump! Please run!

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2 years

Recall when @SenRonJohnson said Capitol rioters didn’t scare him cuz “I know those are people who love this country, that truly respect the law.” Well, one of those rioters tried to kill FBI agents yesterday.

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4 years

BREAKING: Trump: But for Bone Spurs, I Would Have Been Loser and Sucker.

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4 years

The eight most terrifying words in the English language: “I’m Jared Kushner and I’m here to help.”

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2 years

Exciting news coming later tonight! Hint: It might be that I’m running for office. But it isn’t! 👀

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5 years

Unfortunately, Seal Team Six has now been assigned to guard Seal Team Five.

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7 months

Happy birthday to my beautiful beloved wife Franni. Still 4 1/2 months younger than me as when we met 54 years ago!

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2 years

Getting on the plane to LA for @JimmyKimmelLive ! Very nervous!

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2 years

Josh Hawley looked very athletic running away, didn’t he? #Jan6thHearings

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1 year

Amazing speech. So powerful and moving.

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2 years

Happy New Year, everybody! I have a feeling that this is the year where Americans are really going to come together!

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6 years

Working on behalf of the people of Minnesota has been the honor of my life and I could not have done this without the help of my family, friends, and supporters. Thank you.

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1 year

Greatest ex-president. By far.

Jimmy Carter, 98, Opts for Hospice Care (Published 2023)

The 39th president has decided to forgo further medical treatment and will “spend his remaining time at home with his family,” the Carter Center announced.

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3 years

I hear what’s holding up the COVID relief bill is the size of Elaine Chao’s tax break.

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Enjoyed watching Biden dancing the hully gully on Mike Johnson’s Adam’s Apple. #StateOfTheUnion

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5 months

Kissinger called SNL once late on a Friday night looking for tix for his son. The Stones were playing that week. I told him that if it hadn’t been for the Xmas bombing, he’d have the tickets.

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Our hero (and my mother-in-law) Fran Bryson, turned 100 today. Widowed at 29 with 5 kids, age 7, 5, 3, 18 months (my wife Franni), & 3 mos., Fran raised a family in poverty, became a teacher, & all the kids are middle-class!

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How, after Navalny's death, can members of Congress not vote to fund Ukraine's fight against pure evil?

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6 years

My wife Franni has been saying for months that Trump won’t pardon Manafort—because he doesn’t have to. Her theory is simple and chilling. Manafort knows that if he talks, the Russians will seek retribution.

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9 months

We must remember that Trump and the others are innocent until proven guilty. That said, it seems from the charges, that they are for sure guilty.

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2 years

W looked into Putin’s eyes & saw his soul. Trump looked & saw Trump Tower Moscow. Biden looked & saw an evil fuck.

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2 years

It’s crucial for Democrats to keep control of the House so the @January6thCmte can continue. VOTE on November 8th! #January6Hearings

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Turns out former Auburn f-ball coach, AL Sen-elect Tommy Tuberville doesn’t know the 3 branches, why we fought WWII, & that you can’t fundraise from your Senate office. What a surprise!

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4 years

TOP TEN TRUMP EXCUSES FOR LOSING THE ELECTION:

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6 years

Today in corruption: Trump's first congressional endorser, Rep. Chris Collins (R-NY) was arrested for insider trading. I had asked Trump's HHS nominee, Tom Price, about the insider deal he got on the same stock during his confirmation hearing. More here:

Former U.S. Senator Al Franken

Today in corruption: Trump's first congressional endorser, Rep. Chris Collins (R-NY) was arrested for insider trading. I had asked Trump's HHS nominee, Tom Price, about the insider deal he got on...

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Asa Hutchinson was governor of AR for 8 years. They rank 47th in health care and 49th in crime & corrections. #GOPDebate

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Happy Valentine’s Day to Franni, my wife for - holy mackerel! 48 years!! And my valentine for - holy crap! 54!! #ValentinesDay

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