Antitrust law isn't about protecting competing businesses from each other, it's about protecting competition itself on behalf of the public. Al Franken antitrustbehalfbusiness Change image and share on social
My dad loved comedians, especially George Jessel, and he loved Henny Youngman and Buddy Hackett. Al Franken buddycomediandad Change image and share on social
The thing that interests me least about the radio business is the radio business. But I've had to learn a little bit about it. It's not rocket science: You get ratings, that's good. Al Franken bitebusinessgood 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
When you win an election, what you really win is a chance to go to work for working families who need a voice in Minnesota. Al Franken chanceelectionfamily Change image and share on social
The next thing I am doing is moving back home to Minnesota and getting involved in politics. I'm looking at a run for Senate in 2008, but in the meantime I am focused on knitting together the progressive network in the upper Midwest. Al Franken backfocushome share on social
Mistakes are a part of being human. Appreciate your mistakes for what they are: precious life lessons that can only be learned the hard way. Unless it's a fatal mistake, which, at least, others can learn from. Al Franken fatalhardhuman share on social
As a source of innovation, an engine of our economy, and a forum for our political discourse, the Internet can only work if it's a truly level playing field. Small businesses should have the same ability to reach customers as powerful corporations. A blogger should have the same ability to find an audience as a media conglomerate. Al Franken abilityaudienceblogger share on social
I think the Internet has developed at this incredibly rapid pace because of net neutrality, because of the free nature of it, because a YouTube can start the way YouTube started. Al Franken developfreeincredibly Change image and share on social