Franken Takes On New Role in D.C.

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Franken Takes On New Role in D.C.

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Following his arrival on Capitol Hill on Monday, Al Franken downplayed his status as the winner of the 60th Democratic seat in the U.S. Senate and emphasized what his Minnesota constituents need their “second senator” to accomplish.

AP via YouTube: