Just got an email from Al Franken

[berni_mccoy]

My response below. Here's the letter:

BIG NEWS! Hillary Clinton is running for President.

Ok, you already knew that. But not everyone is on Hillary’s online team yet -- and everyone should be.

When I was running for Senate back in 2008, Hillary showed up to help us out. Repeatedly. Not just by talking about the race, or sending money (though she did those things as well). She actually came to Minnesota multiple times to get people excited and out to the polls.

Hillary did that because she knows that Team Franken fights for the same things she does -- making lives of hardworking Americans better. I sincerely believe we couldn’t have a better friend in the White House.

Now it’s our turn to show up for Hillary. Repeatedly. Sign on today to join Team Hillary, get updates on her campaign, and find out how you can help out.

How is Hillary on our side? The answer is: in almost any way you can think of. But here are just a few concrete examples:

She’s called for a constitutional amendment overturning Citizens United. In fact, her plan to overhaul our campaign finance system goes well beyond even that.
Whether closing the pay gap, advocating for paid family leave, or protecting women’s reproductive rights, she’s been fighting for women and girls her entire career.
She supports helping students graduate from public colleges or universities graduate without borrowing a cent for tuition, because she believes students shouldn't leave school with insurmountable debt.
Hillary deserves our help.

And with all the outside money that’ll be pouring into this presidential race, she needs it more than ever. Don’t miss a second of the campaign. Sign up to support Hillary for President.

Thanks for all you do,

Al

I replied and said:

"Thanks but I’m supporting Bernie Sanders."

If you are on any candidate email list and they send you something like this, don't hesitate to give them your feedback. They hear it.

[Scuba]

1. Yep. Tammy Baldwin got an earful from me.

[artislife]

2. Funny how I have sent emails back to Maria and Patty

but I get no response at all.


Then I feel like no is listening....

[tk2kewl]

3. my reply...

Thanks Al, you're a fine senator, but Bernie Sanders' policies reflect my values; Hillary's not so much.

[olddots]

4. Al has a great sence of humor

badda bing

this saddens me about Al Franken ,but our votes are OUR votes .

[Menshunables]

8. That makes me sad too.

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I didn't like his reason for supporting Hillary - it sounded selfish. I wish he would look at what good Sanders can do for multitudes of people rather what Hillary did for Al Franken.

[mak3cats]

9. Sorry, but you reminded me of something funny...

Jane Curtin: Well, the 1970's are in their final month, and with some thoughts on this decade and the one we're about to enter, here's Weekend Update's Social Sciences Editor Al Franken.

Al Franken: Thank you, Jane. Well, the "me" decade is almost over, and good riddance, and far as I'm concerned. The 70's were simply 10 years of people thinking of nothing but themselves. No wonder we were unable to get together and solve any of the many serious problems facing our nation. Oh sure, some people did do some positive things in the 70's - like jogging - but always for the wrong reasons, for their own selfish, personal benefit. Well, I believe the 80's are gonna have to be different. I think that people are going to stop thinking about themselves, and start thinking about me, Al Franken. That's right. I believe we're entering what I like to call the Al Franken Decade. Oh, for me, Al Franken, the 80's will be pretty much the same as the 70's. I'll still be thinking of me, Al Franken. But for you, you'll be thinking more about how things affect me, Al Franken. When you see a news report, you'll be thinking, "I wonder what Al Franken thinks about this thing?", "I wonder how this inflation thing is hurting Al Franken?" And you women will be thinking, "What can I wear that will please Al Franken?", or "What can I not wear?" You know, I know a lot of you out there are thinking, "Why Al Franken?" Well, because I thought of it, and I'm on TV, so I've already gotten the jump on you. So, I say let's leave behind the fragmented, selfish 70's, and go into the 80's with a unity and purpose. That's what I think. I'm Al Franken. Jane?

Jane Curtin: Thank you, Al. That's the news. Good night, and have a pleasant tomorrow.

http://snltranscripts.jt.org/79/79fupdate.phtml

[Menshunables]

10. Ha! What a perfect find.

I don't like to be pissed at Al at all.
But Al, it's about way more than favors done for You.

[southerncrone]

15. Still remember that skit. Thanks for the memories!

[southerncrone]

16. This is what politics has been reduced to: basic bribery & obligation to each other,

PACS & corporations instead of representing the constituents.

This is why we need Bernie!

[Cynical Sam]

5. Oh, well....

Al Franken just lost a fan/supporter. Me!

[mak3cats]

6. My "reply" was to unsubscribe...

...I should have sent a written reply saying why.

[Cleita]

7. I got one from Barbara Boxer and nearly cried. She had always been my

favorite Senator and we have corresponded occasionally over the years. I have sent her money when I had it. I was pretty disappointed but I let her know that I too was supporting Bernie Sanders.

[in_cog_ni_to]

13. I feel your pain! She's one of the very few Congress critters I like and

her jumping on the Clinton bandwagon made me ill. Boxer, John Lewis, Sherrod Brown and Maxine Waters - broke my heart and TRUST in politicians. I would never have expected any of them to NOT support Bernie.

[Bernin4U]

11. The way the Dems quickly fell in line

...seems vaguely familiar.

Makes one wonder what Robert Byrd would have to say about it.

[MrMickeysMom]

12. I think that anybody who thinks they can be "helped" is endorsing her

Money has been the lure and bait for campaigns.

I'm so over that, I would have probably sent the letter back with red ink and corrections and put a Bernie sticker in it.

[dflprincess]

14. I got the same email and sent back the same response.

Though I doubt anyone will read it.

[SoapBox]

17. OH barfo...

"Hillary did that because she knows that Team Franken fights for the same things she does -- making lives of hardworking Americans better. I sincerely believe we couldn’t have a better friend in the White House."

Please...she fights for Banksters, Billionaires and that middle class that is in the $250,000 income range...

She ain't fighting for us.

[ibegurpard]

18. lol

Your response was quite similar to mine.

[davidpdx]

19. That disappoints me as well

I believe I mentioned that I intended to go see Bon Jovi in September on a thread in this group. I ended up canceling my tickets and instead give some money to Bernie. Jon Bon Jovi is a Clinton supporter (he was in 2008 as well). Even on principle I would rather not give money to him and the band if they are supporting a candidate I abhor.