Al Franken: I'd serve as Hillary Clinton's VP

[HarmonyRockets]

http://www.politico.com/story/2016/06/al-franken-clinton-vice-president-224769

“If Hillary Clinton came to me and said, ‘Al, I really need you to be my vice president, to run with me,’ I would say yes,” Franken said. “But I’m very happy in the job that I have right now.”

Despite Franken’s promise that he doesn’t believe he’s being considered, Clinton allies have floated his name as a possible dark horse vice presidential pick. He’s known the former secretary of state for more than 20 years and is popular with the more progressive wing of the Democratic Party, a group with which Clinton badly needs to connect after a hard-fought primary against Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.).

[MADem]

1. He's good enough...he's smart enough...and doggone it, people LIKE him!!!

Hell, I'd have no problem with him--he is smart as ten whips; he has a superb mind, he's a guy who didn't let a brilliant education go to waste.

The GOP would have a field day with his comedic routines, but hey, if Reagan can overcome playing 2nd banana to a monkey, I'm sure Al could overcome his many characters!

[yodermon]

2. there's even a book:

[MADem]

6. I have that book!

He ran on (in the book) getting rid of ATM fees!

[ProfessorPlum]

24. Was just about to post this

Well done

[Surya Gayatri]

4. Can you picture the VP debate? One liners and comedic putdowns.

[MADem]

5. He is SO serious as a politician, nowadays.

He still can be wry, sharp, acerbic and incredibly witty, but he doesn't go for the big laugh in his current job.

I like the guy, though!

[Surya Gayatri]

8. He's almost bent over backwards to appear "serious", as the "just a shallow comedian"

charge was often leveled at him during his 2008 run.

A debate format would show off his wit and rapier-like repartee to fine effect.

[xfundy]

3. I'd love to see him in there.

Screw what the repigs would say.

[silvershadow]

7. That would make this voter pretty pleased, to tell you the truth. nt

[okasha]

9. Not a bad choice at all.

But I think the Obama/Biden ticket made a monochromatic pairing difficult unless there's an offset. Warren, for instance.

[XRubicon]

10. Al Franken

I bought all his books, donated to him even though I live far away from his state. He is a very bright person who is focused on working as a politician for his state and not being a flash in the pan. He is a statesman.

[Logical]

11. He is one of the best! nt

[corkhead]

12. He would be good enough, he's smart enough

and doggone it, people like him.

[riversedge]

13. Franken is a great campaigner also. I have heard a few of his stump speeches and

he draws them into the conversation.

[Brother Buzz]

14. Senator Franken may not be able to see Russia from his house....

But he will never get lost on the campaign trail

[eastwestdem]

19. Wow, that's impressive! nt

[Brother Buzz]

21. What's impressive are the longer versions he does with children

He turns his parlor trick into a teaching moment with a running dialogue on geography, history, and current events in a most entertaining fashion. In a parallel universe, he would have been a very magical teacher.

[colsohlibgal]

15. I Don't Doubt He Would

I enjoyed listening to Al in his Air America days and before that his SNL days. Funny guy and it's a shame he has toned that down but I get why he did it.

I do remember disagreeing with him about questioning voting results. I get his reasoning but how are we going to address it?

I have doubts he would be the pick but he seems mostly aligned with Hillary.

[JI7]

16. he actually would be a very good pick.

[The Second Stone]

22. Unlike Trump, who is a very bad pick

with an R.

[BootinUp]

17. K & R

[Jerry442]

18. Hillary's Veep pick might have to take on Trump.

If, God forbid, bad shit should happen. I think Al could do it.

[Ken Burch]

20. He needs to make sure he doesn't end up being Hubert Humphrey to HRC's LBJ. n/t.