We've already endorsed Al Franken for Senate in Minnesota.Barak (not Obama, yes Zahavy) has tipped us off to this article on the senate race in the land of the frozen chosen: With Minnesota’s ‘Jewish Seat’ Up for Grabs, Comic Eyes Run and GOPer Runs From Bush.
Al quips (oh no, not again), according to the writer, "If he runs, he would be the only New York Jew in the race who grew up in Minnesota."
He has resigned now from his radio job. And his announcement of candidacy is imminent. I know Boschwitz and have met Franken. I went way back when to solicit Rudy for a donation to our Jewish Studies program at the University of Minnesota. He turned us down flat. Why? He said he was getting ready to run for the senate and needed all his money. What a jerk.
I've met Al a while back in the locker room of the Northwest Tennis club in Minnetonka. He's easy to recognize and not a bad guy to meet in person.
So will he win? It depends on who runs against him. Doh! I think he has a lot to offer us in the senate. But.... he is a comedian and that does not necessarily qualify him to serve as a member of the legislative body of the United States.
Nevertheless we endorse him because he stands for liberalism and is an all-around great guy.
2 comments:
"I went ... to solicit Rudy for a donation ... He turned us down flat. ... What a jerk."
I guess this means that you give to every meshulach with a seemingly good cause who knocks on your door?
"But.... he is a comedian and that does not necessarily qualify him to serve as a member of the legislative body of the United States.
Nevertheless we endorse him because he stands for liberalism ..."
Worded slightly different, you're saying, "I don't care if he's experienced in leadership. As long as he's liberal, and nice, that's good enough for me."
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