While I have not donated to Obama, I have donated to Al Franken's Senate campaign.
Fist of all, on the issues, Franken is incredibly progressive. Anti-war, pro-universal health care, immigration reform which grants citizenship to hard working immigrants, alternative energy, etc etc...
Second, I mean really, how cool would it be if a former SNL writer and cast member became a US Senator? C-Span might actually be watchable. His wit and intelligence are likely to serve him very well both in debate and on the floor of the Senate.
Norm Colman, his Republican opponent, won his seat when progressive hero Paul Wellstone died in a tragic plane crash. Not only would a Franken win put a good man in the Senate, but it would be a proper tribute to the much-missed Senator Wellstone.
Here's his most recent tv ad:
If you're wondering, he's responding to this ad from his opponent.
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