Al's On Your Side Tour

Al spent a week touring the living rooms of middle-class Minnesotans, meeting with neighbors and hearing story after story about an economy that isn't working for them.

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[elyblues]

He's good enough, he's smart enough and dog gone it, people like him!

[o2292o12]

Thanks, Al!

[liberalsloveyou]

I don't want Franken running in 2012, because that implies McCain winning 2008. *shivers* 2016, on the other hand, now that I like very much.

[wildflrz]

Whatever, you obviously do not understand.

[wildflrz]

Franken for President 2012!! I keep giving to his campaign although I have never set foot in MN...but I believe in this man. He is intelligent and cares for the middle class.

[YUKONd2DAVE]

It seems to me that the system is designed so that when you're down, it keeps you down and you have no way to get back up.

Trickle down Reagan-omics doesn't work for the poor when nothing is trickling down to the lower income folks. The rich and the corporations don't let ANYTHING trickle down during a recession. They hold on to their money tighter than Dick's hatband, and even do a lot of cutting back. That's what I would do with my money too, if I had any.

[Laceytothemaxxxx]

I only have one thing to say to poeoates-

class reproduction, dumbass, class reproduction

the individual doesn't matter when all cards are against them

[poeoates]

What do people want? A lifetime guarantee of security? Maybe Hillary can give us that with her baby bond.  Individuals are to blame for their financial failures. Lack of planning, no saving, over-spending. Stop looking for someone to bail you out and take responsibility for your own actions. You want hardship? Live in Africa, China, South America, the Middle East! Can't send your kid to college? Gee, maybe they can work thier way through? Stop looking to the govt. to solve your problems

[nilbud]

Taxation on transport is the only way to keep jobs locally. If it costs $100 to ship an item from China then you'll make it locally, otherwise...

[greenscreenalley]

I've met Al Franken 3 times in the last year. He's very friendly and kind in real life. I have also dealt with the same issues presented in the video. I have a college degree, gave a year of my life to my country in the AmeriCorps/VISTA program, have a great resume, & great references. I can't get a job anywhere no matter how hard I try. I have had to go to foodshelves a couple times. I qualified for energy assistance, but didn't get it because Pawlenty cut it off. I'm close to losing my home.

[Janermn]

I met Al a few years ago in Duluth, Minnesota and although he was just about to give a speech, he took the time to greet me warmly. He spent a few precious moments to ask where I was from and signed my copy of his book that I had brought along. After shakinging my hand and patting me on the back, he took center stage at the rally and gave one of the most heart felt speeches I have ever heard. Al has all my support!

[vukelicj]

I always seem to find myself sticking up for Al, especially to the folks outside the MPLS metro. He's been unfairly brushed as the left's partisan equivalent to Anne Coulter, which is untrue and just plain lazy thinking. I hope Mr. Franken can overcome these false frames, and convince Minnesotans of his compassion, intelligence, and integrity. You have my vote Al!!!!