Franken Takes On New Role in D.C.
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.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.
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The New York senator made her announcement after failing to qualify for the September Democratic debate in Houston.
When the political press makes reference to "purity tests," it's really disparaging progressives for standing up for their principles.
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The former congresswoman is considering running for Al Franken's Senate seat, but not without asking a specific higher-up whether she should.
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