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Sotomayor, Al Frankin Cracks Up the House (Video)

Sotomayor hearings: Franken talks 'Mason' and judicial activism

Sotomayor hearing: The case that Perry Mason lost
It turns out that Al Franken and Sonia Sotomayor were both big fans of TV’s “Perry Mason” when growing up. And like the judge, the newly minted Democratic senator from Minnesota said he too remembered that, in one episode, the TV lawyer’s client was actually guilty.
Lightening the mood, Franken asked which episode that was.
Sotomayor confessed she had no idea.
“Didn’t the White House prepare you?” Franken asked.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2009/07/sotomayor-hearing-the-case-that-perry-mason-lost.html

Franken & Sotomayor Discuss 'Perry Mason' Episodes During Hearing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJNsfXtYgCY

They knew what they were getting when they Voted for Him.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. And this is a problem...how?

Yes, I knew what I was getting when I voted for him, and I'm proud of my vote.

[wroberts189]

16. I think it was meant as a compliment. BTW Thanks for Al

[BrklynLiberal]

2. I love Al Franken. More power to him.

[angstlessk]

3. I recall the episode, though I do not know the name of it...

the defendant had a 'split personality' the 'personality' Mason defended was innocent..the 'personality' who committed the crime was not his client! One was highly allergic to fur..the other was a fur lover! I recall us as kids asking how can you give the death penalty to someone who is innocent AND guilty and protect the innocent!

[angstlessk]

8. The Case of the Deadly Double..the ONLY one where the defendant is TRULY

guilty..no mistaken identity she had a 'split personality'

[trotsky]

4. That guy is just what the Senate needed.

I'm so proud to have him representing me.

[ananda]

5. The Case of the Terrified Typist

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0673410/

"This is one of the rare Perry Mason episodes where Perry actually LOSES the case and his client, Duane Jefferson is found guilty"

[BrklynLiberal]

6. Twitter it to Sen Al...QUICKLY!!

[Submariner]

7. After all the hate and racism spewed from the GOP, Al is certainly

a breath of fresh air.

[xfundy]

9. Franken is actually quite a thinker.

I've read his books. He can also think on his feet and answer honestly because he doesn't have an "agenda" other than getting to the truth.

I think it takes a strong intellect to be as quick witted as he obviously is. I'm glad he's there.

[Joanne98]

10. Comedians don't get enough respect. Most of them are brilliant.

Franken is. He's going to shake things up and make them laugh at the same time. Genius.

[hlthe2b]

11. The OP disrupted poorly...

thanks, mods!

[provis99]

12. dang. I didn't even have time to put you on my ignore list.

Have fun in tombstone-ville.

[mzmolly]

13. I did know what I was "getting in to" when I voted for Franken.

And, I'm enjoying every moment of his service thus far.

[Dumak]

14. It takes a Rethug to get crabby about one minute of

stress-relieving humor. Must be sad to have your house of cards collapsing around you.

[JDPriestly]

15. Franken showed his kindness, but, since virtually all the other

senators on that committee are lawyers, he may be the only one who would think it normal to say that he asked a question BECAUSE HE DID NOT KNOW THE ANSWER. Many lawyers pride themselves on always knowing the answer to a question before they ask it. The Judicial Committee is a tough fit for Franken, but I'm sure he will do his job well.