I'm a bit of a shill for the Clinton Administration, which has its perks. I'm invited to all the inaugural balls. Al Franken administrationballbite Change image and share on social
The Republican agenda is a radical vision in which Medicaid is slashed to the bone - in which we start to balance the budget on the backs of, literally, our most vulnerable citizens. Al Franken agendumbackbalance Change image and share on social
The Minnesotans I talk to are really concerned about what the future holds for their families. They're trying to pay for health care and send their kids to college, they're worried about declining home values, they're scared for a loved one they have serving in Iraq. Al Franken carecollegeconcern share on social
I also focus on Bush and his administration - who do a lot of lying - and how a right-wing media has allowed them to get away with a lot of stuff that, in a different media environment, they probably wouldn't be able to get away with. Al Franken administrationallowbush share on social
For 35 years, I was a writer. I wrote a lot of jokes. Some of them weren't funny. Some of them weren't appropriate. Some of them were downright offensive. I understand that. Al Franken downrightfunnyjoke Change image and share on social
I've spent my entire career being a satirist. Al Franken careerentirehave Change image and share on social
Comedy to the Senate? Well, there certainly hasn't been a satirist or a political satirist who's done that. So, that really was uncharted territory during the campaign. But I think it's a good thing. Some people thought that it was an odd career arc, but to me it made absolute sense. Al Franken absolutearccampaign share on social
Some of my colleagues seem more interested in using every procedural method possible to keep the Senate from doing anything than they are in creating jobs or helping Americans struggling in a difficult economy. Al Franken americancolleaguecreate share on social
I'm crushed by the responsibility of writing a satirical book. Al Franken bookcrushresponsibility Change image and share on social
Why don't we focus on what Afghan women can do? They can cook, bear children and pray. As I recall, that was fine for our grandmothers. Al Franken afghanbearchild Change image and share on social
