Jack Kemp

Someone at Erick Erickson's website points out that if Franken hangs on until January 3rd, he gets another year credit in the Senate Pension Fund. So he wants "the Christmas Bonus."

And there is this:

"Did anyone else notice a crucial passage in Franken’s statement on the Senate floor this morning? He said that he’d be resigning "in the coming weeks.” How many weeks? Will reporters ask him for a date certain? Notice, too, that he neither apologized nor admitted to any wrongdoing. Quite the opposite—he essentially implied that some of his accusers are lying, and he couldn’t help but attack President Trump and Roy Moore. I think Franken is attempting a super-Clintonian dodge. He had to address the immediate firestorm, but he’s probably holding out for Roy Moore to win the election in Alabama next..."

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I heard Franken live on the radio. He excused himself and didn't give a date for his resignation. I don't trust him. Until he tenders a resignation letter, I believe he will still be in the U.S. Senate. Darn, and I was looking forward to the Governor appointing a new Minnesota Senator, Kathy Griffin or Tonya Harding.

This from Dana Mathewson:

I hear ya. However, it may be outside his power. Gov. Doofus has already lined up his replacement, and with the large numbers of senators calling for his head, he very probably no longer is in control of his own destiny. At least, let us hope so. One presumes that the Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate can change the locks on the doors.


the opportunity.


This from Jack:

I figure Gov. Dayton can nominate one of the Minn. Vikings who took a knee. By that time, the whole league should be seriously cutting payroll or may even be out of work.

Al Franken now has only one career path - to replace Gov. Dayton when he retires. Or he could challenge Dayton in a primary. "Vote for the funny crazy person rather than the boring one." What a slogan for Al.

This from Jonathan Dickens:

I heard yesterday that Dayton only gets to name a replacement who will serve until next year, and that there will be an election in 2018 for you Minnesotans to select a successor to replace Franken for the remaining two years of his term. So, if you can figure out a way to stop voter fraud, maybe you will give us a Republican!

Actually, I think Big Al goes back to SNL, not actually on the program, but to comment after the fact on the skits.

This from Jack:

I think the top candidates to replace Al Franken are:

Tonya Harding (a winter sports enthusiast)
Monica Lewinsky
Gloria Allred
Kathy Griffin
Rachel Maddow

From Dana:

Love 'em -- after a manner of speaking, that is. Actually, Doofus is sending up the (female) Lt. Gov. to cover the term for the next fraction, and there will be an election in 2080 (can it be?!?!).

This from Tim:

How about Lena Dunham? As a sexual predator herself she can understand both sides of the argument. She molested her kid sister, after all.

Maybe Teela Tequila? Or an oldie but goodie - Madonna.

Lots of great choices out there for the Franken seat.

Love your pics, Jack!

You know, we could start a kind of fantasy football league of Franken replacements.

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