Franken Talks Down Angry Mob

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I got to witness something really special. About a dozen tea party activists had staked out Sen. Al Franken's booth, and confronted him loudly when he arrived. But within minutes, he'd turned an unruly crowd into a productive conversation on health care. The discussion went from insurance reform, to the public option, to veterans benefits, to cap and trade. He made a few laugh and even told a touching story that moved a few to tears. A whole lot of common ground was found.

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[dustytrice]

Actually, Sen. Franken voted against it. His statement:

"I voted against this bill because it contains provisions on detention that I find unacceptable. While I voted for an earlier version of the legislation, I did so with the hope that the final version would be significantly improved. And that didn't happen.

"The bill that came before the Senate today still includes several troubling provisions, the worst of which could allow the military to detain Americans indefinitely, without charge o

[cobrompton]

I love how they start to tune out as soon as they realize he's making more sense than FOX News.

[peopleofthecircle]

Dumb tea baggers actually think they represent the majority!

[jbisasky]

You see someone like Al Franken being able to speak at length about a bill, to constituents against him. Then there's Governor Rick Perry who can't name the 3 federal departments he wants to cut.

[VorconOSX]

I have never asked for thumbs up before, but Al Franken supports SOPA. Please email him and call him. Tell him to stop this madness. Please up this comment for free speech everywhere.

Minn. Office (651) 221-1016

D.C. (202) 224-5641

[nmmeyer9922]

the holocaust never happened, but i wish it did.

[AntonBatey]

Impressive.

[macrochronic]

you want reform? get rid of lobbyists

[axlrod05]

@dustytrice what did he vote against? i thought healthcare was oh u mean the new NDAA thing? found an article in mother jones where the guy says not only is the detaining thing ok'd now, but he says that due to the wording... so is extraordinary rendition.... yeah shit just got waaay too real for me.

[axlrod05]

at 08:47 quick! pause! behind frankens head!!! HOLY SHIT IS ONLY BLACK PERSON IN MINNESOTA!!! oh shes somalian?! oh theres alot?! wait what do you mean they dont bathe? well thats weird, oh their muslim ohhhh

[axlrod05]

3:05 lol "its INSURANCE" silly americans. I feel sorry women like that old lady. Shes needs to start getting her own news, and stop watching Fox

[axlrod05]

poor sane politicians (what little is left) they have to deal with women like that "Obama wants u to vote" boom like she just destroyed his credibility to even answer her question. im glad she had the balls to listen to him though. Obviously she is open minded and means well....she's just been listening to the wrong people.